Schoolboy Luke runs away to London, far from the abusive orphanage where he grew up. Desperate not to end up as a petty criminal, forced to beg for scraps on the street. Luke wanders the East End docks searching for honest employment and a morsel of food.
Longing to be a part of the close-knit community, Luke volunteers to work with the local doctor and his wife. Their welcoming home is all heās ever wished for. But not everyone wants the best for Luke and his new friends.
A dangerous man is looking for revenge, and Luke risks being pulled into the dark criminal underworld of the docks. Will he be forced to sacrifice the life heās built for himself in order to protect those heās grown to love?
Readerās love Cathy Sharp
āA brilliant book!ā 5* Amazon reviewer
āEnjoyed every pageā 5* Goodreads reviewer
The emotional, heartrending story from the bestselling author of andThe Orphans of Halfpenny StreetAn Orphanās Dream Can he find a new family?