The Orphan Child

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Little Sarah Meadow is found on Christmas Day: a new-born baby very soon to be an orphan. As her unnamed mother breathes her last Sarah is taken in at the grand Meadow Hall in South Riding Yorkshire. As soon as she can hold a scrubbing brush her working life begins. Feisty and headstrong Sarah's temper often leads her into trouble. At just fourteen she decides to escape the life of a servant and run away. Dressed as a boy she meets good-hearted Aidan and impulsive Danby forming an unlikely but happy trio. Sarah's true identity eventually comes to the surface after nearly a year along with new feelings for Aidan. However knowing that the place for a teenage girl is definitely not with two young men Aidan reluctantly takes Sarah to the workhouse. He plans to rescue her from this miserable place just as soon as he can but something keeps Aidan from his promise ? and nearly takes his life ...Reunited as adults and now strangers to each other Sarah holds a secret about Danby Aidan and her unborn child. But can she do what is right for her baby even if it means losing the love of her life?