In the shadow of Birmingham's smoke-filled skies, a mother's desperate choice threatens to shatter everything she holds dear... Widow Katherine Foley fled Ireland's cruel famine with nothing but her children and her pride, only to find England's promised streets are paved with thorns, not gold. When her beloved daughter Rose falls ill, Katherine faces an impossible stay in Birmingham, watching her child fade day by day, or risk everything on a dangerous gamble that could save her family—or destroy it forever. The glittering Crystal Palace rises in London like a beacon of hope, but its pristine glass walls hide darker temptations. As Katherine navigates a world of gentleman's promises and working-class struggles, two men emerge from the the charming neighbour whose kindness masks deeper yearnings, and a mysterious baker's son whose gentle eyes speak of possibilities she dare not imagine. But in Victorian England, a woman's reputation is as fragile as spun glass, and the price of survival may cost Katherine more than she's willing to pay. With her children's futures hanging by a thread, she must will she sacrifice her heart to save her family? Amidst prejudice and poverty, one woman's courage will redefine what it means to be a mother. The Slum Mother's Sacrifice weaves a spellbinding tale of love, loss, and the lengths a mother will go to protect those she holds dear. This unforgettable story will capture your heart and leave you breathless until the final page.