Lucie's Review:
Katie, Garth, and Grace find themselves separated and put in
London orphanages after the hospitalization of their mother while their older
sister, Laura, is working as a lady’s maid. Garth, Katie, and Grace are put on
the ship to Canada in hopes of being placed in families.
Laura is stunned to hear of what happened to her siblings
while she was away, and with the unexpected help of her employer’s lawyer son,
Andrew, she works to reclaim her siblings. But as she runs into legality after
legality, time is running out. Laura takes a job escorting orphans to Canada in
hopes of find out where her siblings were placed.
Based on true events, this story shows some of the plights
of the working poor, and the disorganization that separated families sending
children across an ocean to less than promised results. Laura finds true
friends on her journey; she is inspired and encouraged by Rose’s faith. Henry
is a kind man and man of strong faith, and mentor to Andrew willingly offering
to help investigate the whole process and practice of what is going on.
This story follows various characters throughout as their
journeys eventually begin to entwine, showing various sides. Laura is
hardworking and determined; she struggles to find hope in the dark times.
Andrew is a budding lawyer, he is passionate about righting wrongs and is
willing to learn. Katie is a bright young woman, she fights to keep her family
together with what little information she has, she fights to hope despite the
mistreatment she faces.
A heart tugging read, compelling and historical. Friendships
are forged, and faith tested. One of my favorite parts of this book was Rose
and Henry and their shared strong faith and friendship. A powerful read that
highlights the challenges of the working poor in England, the injustices and
horrible treatment of orphans. The first in a series, I will definitely be
reading the next book as soon as it comes out.
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