An emotional historical fiction novel set in London in the 1750's. The story starts with Bess giving up her newborn baby and leaving her at The Foundling Hospital.
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The story then follows Bess 6 years later when she decides to reclaim her baby but is told that she has already reclaimed her. Bess then tries to find out who has taken her baby and why.
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This story is told so well, that you could really imagine the conditions that Bess was living in and why she gave up her baby, but you could also feel the emotions too.