The Rag Princess: THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING RAGS TO RICHES SERIES (The Rags to Riches series 1)

The first book in the Rags to Riches trilogy. Set in Nuneaton in 1904, the novel follows Annie, who was abandoned at the workhouse steps as an infant. When taken to a home on Swan Lane, she hopes her circumstances will improve. However, her adoptive mother Maggie, grieving the loss of her own child, views Annie as a servant rather than a daughter. Annie finds warmth through bonds with her adopted brothers and the quiet kindness of Maggie's husband Levi, a local rag-and-bone man. Recognizing her potential, Levi mentors Annie and introduces her to his trade. As Maggie struggles with her grief, Annie works to keep the fractured family together and build a life for herself. Throughout her journey, Annie seeks answers about her origins and why her parents left her at the workhouse. The novel explores themes of resilience, heartbreak, and family bonds.