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The Chimney Sweep’s Sister

A gripping, romantic Victorian saga from the bestselling author

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The Chimney Sweep’s Sister

By: Emma Hornby
Narrated by: Nikki Patel
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A brand-new page-turning Victorian saga from the bestselling and RNA shortlisted author.

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?

Readers love Emma Hornby's gritty and gripping thrillers:

'Emma Hornby has done it again, with her brilliant storytelling... A big thank you to Emma' 5 star review

'What an excellent read... Emma Hornby writes some wonderful stories and this one hits the mark' 5 star review

'A heartbreakingly good read... Very worthy five stars and more from me it's a must read' 5 star review

©2023 Emma Hornby (P)2023 Penguin Audio

 Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Victorian
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Critic reviews

If you enjoy Dilly Court's stories, you'll love the latest heart-warming romance from Emma Hornby.
Authentic, compelling . . . another winner for a northern author who has her home county written right across her heart.
Praise for Emma Hornby:
'Compelling. A gripping and powerful tale of vengeance and reprisal'
'Emma Hornby writes strong, working-class women with heart and humour. The book is an absolute joy'
'I loved the twists and turns. The emotional pull on my heartstrings was exquisite. Emma Hornby is a natural storyteller who always delivers and, from the first words to the last, my attention was captured. Read this story at your leisure, read it on the bus or on the train, in your lounge or in your bed - but you must read it. Storytelling at its best'
'Edge of your seat drama, a book not to be missed!'
'A moving picture of an abused mother's love for her family, beautifully written and enthralling from the very first word'
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The story was good but once again the narration let it down. The narrator had very obviously not done her homework on the correct dialect in the book. I feel that the author has definitely not listened to the narration as I’m sure it would not have passed muster.

Good story but very disappointed in the narration.

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Not the best book had to use book as can’t return it and I paid for it.

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Narration poor spoilt the story for me as i.was concentrating more on the narration and how bad it was.

the chimney sweep

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