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Hornby, Emma, 1973-

The chimney sweep's sister / Emma Hornby. - London : Penguin Books, 2023. - 323 pages ; 23 cm.

The latest page-turning saga from the queen of gritty and gripping historical romance, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. Orphaned Jenny and her chimney sweep brother Noah eke out life in a cellar dwelling in the heart of the slums. Noah is the main breadwinner, but he is treated horribly by his master. Worried for her brother's safety and health, Jenny resolves to put her talent for singing to good use and begins trawling the low inns and taverns at night entertaining the punters. When she catches the attention of a music hall manager and is offered a spot on the stage, it seems like a dream come true. But her newfound success can't include her brother. Will Jenny choose Noah over the bright lights of the theatre? And will he want her to?

ISBN: 9780552178129 0552178128

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Orphans--Fiction.
Siblings--Fiction.
Women entertainers--Fiction.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Great Britain--History--Victoria, 1837-1901--Fiction.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Domestic fiction
Historical fiction.