I am delighted to be part of the blog tour for Miss Marley, a charming prequel to A Christmas Carol and the final work by Vanessa Lafaye who sadly passed away earlier this year. The book was completed by Vanessa's dear friend and fellow historical novelist Rebecca Mascull. Miss Marley is true to the spirit of Dickens original; opening with the childhood of Jacob and Clara who live in direst poverty scavenging and begging in the streets of London having lost their parents and comfortable home when their uncle forced them out. Jacob is determined to get them out of poverty especially as Clara's health is suffering and when the opportunity comes he seizes it but Jacob's determination to get ahead and to put only himself and Clara's well being above all else will have devastating consequences for them both. This a heartfelt tale which brings alive a truly memorable character that Dickens would have been proud of. Written with the same heart and hope that Vanessa brought to her previous books and her powerful blog Living While Dying and seamlessly completed by Rebecca Mascull, Miss Marley brings a powerful and hopeful message while revitalising a seasonal favourite. Published by HQ stories in hardback/e-book/audio download on November 1st, Miss Marley is a perfect gift.
Thanks to Joe Thomas at HQ for a proof copy
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