A wonderful read about the family of a convict sent to New Wales. Interesting, clean, and realistic. Perfect for an evening by the fire.

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

Having read a few of Libby Ashworth's books I knew this would be a good one! I certainly wasn't disappointed as the story started at a good pace and continued throughout the book at a similar rate! The story line was good, the characters were all very believable and the circumstances each found themselves in were also believable.
Really enjoyed this book, easy to read and now looking for the next from this author!

This book is the third and final part in this series, it is very emotional as a family torn apart desperately tries to reunite itself. Fantastic for fans of Catherine Cookson, I would genuinely recommend reading it he whole series.

Although the third in a series it is still a good stand alone read.
Fans of Catherine Cookson will love it.
Absolutely brilliant read

Since Betty’s husband has been sent to Australia she is very protective of her children but when the local counsel says it could find her daughter a service placement and insinuate if she doesn’t take it they will cut off any funding they’ve been giving her. Reluctantly she sent her daughter Lydia off to work in a warehouse and it’s brutal and the other girls are mean but Lydia holds her head up and keeps going. While she is away Daddy finally breaks down and let Simon go work in the mines but when there is an accident and they blame Simon Betty is relieved to find out her husband letter has arrived and the council is willing to pay for her to go to Australia. The Vicker says he will see what he can do about getting Lydia‘s placement agreement dissolved but when he comes back the next day to talk about it the news isn’t good her and another girl had an accident in the river and Lydia is missing. Daddy is adamant she isn’t leaving without Lydia but as the day arrives she’s no choice but to save her other two children will the family arrive without Lydia NFL will Betty ever get over it? I found this to be a quick and interesting read and although there was some ports I found predictable I didn’t find that took away from my interest I wrote this all in one day and love the salt those books and will definitely read more in the future. I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

A historical family saga, what would you do if your husband was a convict and then they want to send your daughter far from home to work. It's a dark and gritty read that I devored as I know all historical fiction lovers will. I laughed and cried but could not stop reading until I got to the end.

This is the 3rd book of the series. As it can be read alone, I was glad I had read the first two.
An incredible story of a strong family bond, even as they struggle. They are faced with separations, surviving cold harsh winters, with little food, little heat and little money. Could you survive?
Lydia, the oldest daughter is sent away, so the "government" didn't have to give money to Betty, the mom, to feed and cloth her. Lydia finds herself in a terrible situation, causing her to runaway. At 14 she is alone out on the run hiding wherever she can not to be catch or worse. She is so brave and handles herself and the situation as best as she can. Can she find her way back home? Will her family be there waiting for?

Hope this peaked your interest, and you pre-order it today. You won't be disappointed. It releases on April 27th

I received an advanced copy of this 3rd book, for my honest review.

Historical,family saga ,part of a series. What happens after your man is sent to Australia as a convict,how do you and your family survive? Heartwarming tale.

The runaway daughter is based loosely on true events . Lydia a teen girl is separated from her family and must find her own way to meet them. Her mom and siblings are being sent to New South Wales on a convict ship to meet her father and start a new life. The story is one of deep poverty and need to survive. While I enjoyed this story, I did wish it was a bit longer and more in depth. A quick, enjoyable read.

A definite page turner. Settled down to read a few chapters, then it was “The end!
This book moves through the titles of the sent away daughter, the runaway daughter to the left behind daughter. You just have to keep going to find out what happens to Lydia.
Her one wish is to be reunited with her father who has been sentenced to seven years in Australia. The family were denied the right to passage to join him. Wife Betty had to rely on the goodwill of the parish to feed her three children.
Look forward to more from Libby.

a good saga as Betty tries to keep her family together awaiting a chance to take them to Australia to reunite with her husband. One daughter is sent away to work in a mill. She runs away and Betty must find away to reunite with her so she can make the voyage.

I enjoyed this book but i didn't realise it was the 3rd and final part in the series , other that i liked the story though i fekt the ending was a bit rushed

When I requested this book I hadn’t realised it was the 3rd in a series, quickly ordered the other two from my library and enjoyed them all. They are based on actual records from the Luddite sentencing and men being transported. Well worth reading the series. Such a good read and well told.
My thanks as always to NetGalley and Canelo for the read for an honest review

It was about a family that learns to cope with their dad sent away to prison. It was a good book. This book was approved by netgalley and the publisher for me to read and review.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

Wow what a brilliant book
So many emotions and some hard hitting moments. Family saga at its best and was a book I didn’t want to end