I am a big fan of this author. I love historical fiction and sagas. Louisa is a determined character and the brutality and troubles she faces are unimaginable. I couldn't read this fast enough and can't wait for more.

This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. Thanks to the publisher for the copy. What a gorgeous book! The author has a great gift for characterisation - nuanced, interesting, believable people but created with a charming lightness of touch.

Many thanx as always to NetGalley, the publishers and the author for allowing me to read and review this book.

I have not read any books by this author and looked forward to reading this one. I felt that the book took a while to get going and there was a great deal of unnecessary descriptive text. The story was good and well told once it started and I really felt for Louisa!! What a time for females to live if born into a poorer community!!

The book mostly held my attention but felt myself willing Ginny to leave the area, lol!

Really enjoyed this book as I did Joanne’s first book in the series . Louisa and Ginny are amazing characters and such a great pair, the story line keeps you turning the pages and willing them on while they battle on for what they know is right.
So looking forward to the next instalment.
As always my thanks to NetGalley and the publishers Canelo for early read.

The Sheffield Sagas Book 2

Sheffield, 1867: It's the height of a long running and violent campaign known as the Outrages, where murderous acts are carried out on behalf of a rogue union teacher. Louisa Leigh, a former maid-of-all-work, is trapped into prostitution and desperate for money to escape. she befriends Ginny Hinchcliffe, a young widow who will do what it takes to break free from a life of servitude to her in-laws. The two women become entangled with Joe Crookes, henchmen to the men responsible for the Outrages. Joe is looking for a way out even if that means betraying those closest to him.

I haven't read the first book in these sagas, The Ragged Valley. The characters are complex in this well written story. I found myself rooting for Louisa, willing her to find a life for herself. The author has well researched the era and topics she's written about. The characters are well developed and believable. There are some heartbreaking and heartwarming moments. This was the first book that I've read by the author., but it won't be my last. The book did read well as a standalone.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #Canelo and the author #JoanneClauge for my ARC of #TheGirlAtChangeAlley in exchange for an honest review.

Change Alley has many different characters living within. One being Louisa Leigh who has fallen victim to the drink and prostitution, making the wrong choices as a means to better herself when she gets tied up with the Crookes brothers Seth and Joe who are part of the notorious “Outrages”. Will Louisa be held to account or Will working for Jemima Greaves help her out! Louisa and Ginny make a formidable pair.
I don’t think I will ever think of the barbers in the same light.

Loved it.
1867 Sheffield.
Louisa Leigh and Ginny Hinchcliffe become friends a fallen woman and a young widow.
A compelling story at the height of the campaign against a rogue union leader.
This book entails some very strong chapters as you read.
Harrowing sad and happy days ahead
The girl from Change Alley is a must read for all historical fiction readers. 5 stars .

The Girl at Change Alley by Joanne Clague

Sheffield, 1867. It’s the height of a long-running and violent campaign known as the Outrages, where murderous acts are carried out on behalf of a rogue union leader.

Louisa Leigh, a former maid-of-all-work, is trapped into prostitution and desperate for money to escape. She befriends Ginny Hinchcliffe, a young widow who will do whatever it takes to break free from a life of servitude to her in-laws. The two women become entangled with Joe Crookes, henchman to the man responsible for the Outrages. Joe is looking for a way out even if that means betraying those closest to him.I

A fabulous book that draws you into the story from the very first chapter. The characters Louisa and Ginny were wonderful to find out about and follow their lives through the lows and the highs , you really wanted it to come good for them.