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  • Published: 1 November 2016
  • ISBN: 9781405928755
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 416
  • RRP: $32.99

Monday's Child




From the bestselling author a new saga series set in a school for impoverished children

Sarah Sullivan's life has hit rock bottom. After being jilted by her fiancé, she is summoned by her godfather to the Red Cliffs Ragged School, a rambling house on the bay. Founded to help children escape extreme poverty, Red Cliffs offers them a real home and a chance in life. Sarah soon learns to forget her broken heart by teaching and loving the mischievous children from the city slums.

But when her godfather falls ill and his nephew Jake appears on the scene, the school's future suddenly looks uncertain. With Jake ready to turn it into a luxury holiday resort will Sarah be able to save Red Cliffs and the futures of the children who depend on her?

  • Published: 1 November 2016
  • ISBN: 9781405928755
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 416
  • RRP: $32.99

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A captivating and emotional novel about a strong woman struggling to find her own way in the world when others wish to see her fail

Winstone Books

A compelling saga . . . with a surprising and emotional ending which weaves together the storylines in a most satisfying way. Strongly recommended and a great read on a Cornish holiday

cjbrownecrimewriter.com

An orphaned child is discovered on a beach below the Red Cliffs Ragged School in Torquay and though she is taken in by Sarah Sullivan at Red Cliffs, her new start is threatened when the school faces closure . . .

from the publisher's description

Finlay writes with warmth and feeling, creating the book equivalent of a Sunday night period drama. Poldark can keep Cornwall because Monday's Child will make you fall in love with Devon

Culture Fly

I couldn't put it down and found myself finishing it in no time at all. . . The story was full of twists and turns from the onset and throughout . . . I really enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommend that you give it a read

Laurahbookblog

It was full of drama, friendship, excitement and was truly a magical story. . . I definitely will be reading more in the near future

Laurahbookblog

Take time out for a page-turner about family mysteries and betrayal

Take-a-Break

Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze

The Express