Queenie of Norwich, LK Wilde
Queenie of Norwich, LK Wilde
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Queenie of Norwich
A compelling tale based on the true story of one woman's quest to beat the odds.

Author: LK Wilde

Narrator: LK Wilde

Unabridged: 10 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Laura Garcia

Published: 08/01/2023


Synopsis

"You're Nellie Westrop and don't you forget it.We'll see each other one day, but until we do, take good care of yourself.Live a good life.Now go, my love."
From the author of Silver Darlings comes LK Wilde's captivating portrayal of the life of Queenie Read.Heart warming and breaking in equal measure, Queenie of Norwich is perfect for fans of The Foundling, Where the Crawdads Sing, and The Smallest Man.
People say you get one life, but I've lived three.
I was born Ellen Hardy in 1900, dragged up in Queen Caroline's Yard, Norwich.There was nothing royal about our yard, and Mum was no queen.
At six years old Mum sold me. I became Nellie Westrop, roaming the country in a showman's wagon, learning the art of the fair.
And I've been the infamous Queenie of Norwich, moving up in the world by any means, legal or not.
I've been heart broken, abandoned, bought and sold, but I've never, ever given up.
After all, it's not where you start that's important, but where you end up.
Based on a true story, Queenie of Norwich is the compelling tale of one remarkable girl's journey to womanhood.Spanning the first half of the 20th century, Queenie's story is one of heartbreak and triumph, love and loss and the power of family.It is a story of redemption, and how, with grit and determination, anything is possible.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Helen on February 28, 2023

I read a lot and I enjoy many of the books I read. However, there are times when a book becomes more than a read, it becomes part of you. Whether it be from the messages in the book, a character that resonates with you or an author writing so beautifully that it touches your heart. Queenie of Norwic......more

Goodreads review by Nicola on May 29, 2024

Such a great story!!! I felt so bad for her being sold. But she had a better time with Julia and Henry. Barny was a good man too. I'm glad Queenie's story was shared.......more

Goodreads review by Joanna on February 02, 2024

Enjoyed it on the whole but it wasn't the normal story where it builds towards the end like lots of mini stories.......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl on July 10, 2022

A fascinating historical novel which combines an education about the lives of England's poor working class and, most interestingly, the travelling fair folk of the early 20th century, with an entertaining tale. By turning her great-grandmother's life into a novel, LK Wilde has given Queenie immortal......more

Goodreads review by Denise on June 10, 2023

I enjoyed this book so much that at times I couldn’t put it down! It’s an incredible true story of someone who overcame the odds. Highly recommend!......more