Rachel Wicks
Rachel Wicks
Doreen McNicol (author)
Product Description
London, 1847
Honest and hardworking, Rachel Wicks had spent virtually all her life in Pot’s Landing Workhouse. But now her life was about to radically change. She made a deal with a gentleman, Mr. Emerson Blackburn, that she would marry him in order that he might come into his inheritance; in exchange, she would have a chance to liberate herself and those she loved from the miseries of the workhouse.
Her life above stairs was grim, however, for Blackburn’s staff would not let her forget her origins. She must face the ordeal of being presented in public. She must face the expected wrath of Mr. Francis Blackburn, Emerson’s father. And then there was the exposure of Emerson’s true nature.
Determined to stick to her bargain, Rachel seemed confounded at every turn by betrayal, spite and jealousy. Until she met Emerson’s best friend, the handsome Thomas Archer…
Product Details
Ebook
File Size: 337 KB
Publisher: Solstice Publishing (June 26, 2011)
Language: English
ASIN: B0058DI98Y
Available at Solstice Publishing, Amazon.com and Manic Readers.
Review
I finished Doreen McNicol’s, “Rachel Wicks” and I am still amazed! There were so many emotions brought forth by this book that I am surprised I can still think straight! Doreen McNicol’s storytelling is phenomenal and it truly feels as if you have been transported to that time in England where workhouses for the poor were prominent, families were split apart, and no one seemed to care. Rachel Wicks is a woman now, having gone to the workhouse at the young age of 6 when her mother could no longer care for her, she was taken from her mother’s side and forced to live in an overcrowded attic room with other children only able to see her mother once every two months. It was not long after her mother contracted typhoid fever and died.
Suddenly Rachel meets Mr. Blackburne and he makes a rather alarming request of her. She agrees but only for her own reasons. This story does not progress or end as you would expect which is something I found refreshing. There are far too many stories these days that seem to begin and end in the same way, I can honestly say that Doreen’s story is completely unique and written in such a way you can feel the emotions of her characters as you take this journey with Rachel. I loved this book! Absolutely loved it and I know you will too!
Kitty Bullard / Great Minds Think Aloud
