The Matchgirl
Will this factory girl have her happy ending?

Fascinating story The Bryant and may match factory in bow London that tells the story of lottie Perkins and her family and friends during the big strike for better working environment is an astonishing story. I wish I could mark it a ten. It's a fantastic read that's truly Heartbreaking in places but......more

Bad lives It was eye opening reading about the way these poor girls lived and worked. It was wonderful that someone stood up for them. A must read book.......more

Another lovely book from the pen of Lynette Rees who always blends the charactors and the story so well,This book reveals the harsh conditions faced by these girls every day and well worth 5*......more

Wow, what a great read, really loved it Its 1888 in the East End of London and things are difficult for young Lottie and her family. Her mother is recently widowed and reluctant to leave the house. As well as Lottie there are four younger brothers and sisters, twins Freddy and Davy are just five years......more

I would like to thank Quercus books and the Netgalley website for allowing me to read this book. It features the young Lottie who at sixteen years old has to make an important decision. She works in a match factory in horrible conditions. The employees are mistreated and their health is threatened. W......more