The Winter Promise

By: Rosie Goodwin

Narrated by: Charlie Sanderson

With all her signature warmth, wonderful characters and unforgettable drama, start this brand new chapter in the storytelling of Rosie Goodwin, Britain's best-loved saga author.

1850. When Opal Sharp finds herself and her younger siblings suddenly orphaned and destitute, she thinks things can get no worse.

But soon three of them - including Opal - are struck down with the illness that took their father from them, and her brother Charlie is forced to make an impossible decision. Unable to afford a doctor, he knows the younger children will not survive. So, unbeknownst to Opal, Charlie takes their younger siblings to the workhouse, where he knows they will at least be fed and have a roof over their heads.

Opal is heartbroken and struggles to forgive him. Charlie, in turn, takes bigger and bigger risks to try to support what's left of the Sharp family and earn Opal's forgiveness - but he takes it too far and finds himself in trouble with the law. Soon, he is sent on a convict ship to Australia.

As poor Opal is forced to say goodbye to the final member of her family, she makes a promise to reunite them all one day.

Will Opal ever see her family again?

©2020 Rosie Goodwin (P)2023 W F Howes

Well worth it

I read the others concerns of the narrator. Honestly, it did sound as though she is reading to a classroom full of children, but with the British accent and storyline, it did not bother me. I loved the story and am looking forward to the next book.

Character development was great. Enjoyed every minute.

The time and place felt very real and the plot lines were interesting. I enjoyed the victories of the characters and sorrowed when they did. The history was well portrayed. My first read with author and loved her style.

Excellent story

I enjoyed the story very much as it wasn't just a romance. The story wove around the 3 children Opal, Charlie and Susie. There is some harsh business with Henry and Opal that was disturbing. Give it a read or listen to the audiobook as I did and you will not be disappointed.