Twelve year old Blanche Corbyn’s life changes the day her family is forced from their home in Ancoats to the slums of Angel Meadows and it is upon Blanches young shoulders to keep the family together. Seeking work in a notoriously dangerous cotton mill Blanche is able to keep a roof over their heads, but when a callous act forces Blanche out of the mill, she must find another way to keep the family safe. Thaddeus Grant has never forgotten the dreams he shared with Blanche, believing they would one day be together. But he is both horrified and overjoyed when he finally locates her ‘picking streets’ in Angel Meadows. He makes her a promise that they will see their childhood dreams come true, if only Blanche will trust him. But Blanche’s joy is short lived as Thaddeus is ripped from her life once more. As Blanche and her sister Johanna do whatever is necessary to survive, Blanche is dealt another blow when her sister’s fate becomes intertwined with a stranger and questions about Thaddeus are raised. Soon, a deal is offered and for the first time, Blanche’s loyalty to her sister is torn. Is what Johanna tells Blanche about Thaddeus the cold, hard truth? Will Thaddeus make good on what he has promised, or is love forever lost? Find out in this heart felt novel from Nell Harte