This was a wonderful historical fiction saga read. Great characters and wonderful descriptions of what life was like in those days. Highly recommend

. Mondays Child by Linda Finlay is the first book in her new Ragged School series. This time the story takes place in a turn of the century Torquay already attracting its share of wealthy tourists. The historical period that is highlighted in this story is as rich as the setting created , the Red Cliffs Ragged School comes to life on the page as new owner Sarah and school master Harry strive to keep it open and the children in their care safe.
Their are lots of references to the social change mainly in the female role and the girls are treated as equally as the boys which I enjoyed.The female adults support the Suffrage movement , which I loved!
A great historical fiction read. Thanks to NetGalley for the copy of the book

Good book. Good author. Loved the characters and the plot. Look forward to reading more of her work.

I really enjoyed this brilliant saga set in the 1900's. The storyline was set in Torbay in The Red Cliffs Ragged School for orphan and deprived children. When Sarah's father dies, she joins her godfather in running the school. Unfortunately her godfather also dies and Sarah inherits the school. With her godfathers nephew contesting the will Sarah needs all the help she can get in keeping the school going. A lovely story, very interesting.