The forgotten family
By: Beryl Matthews
Edition: Large print ed.
Publisher: Paragon
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Bath
Language: eng
Number of pages: 371
ISBN-13: 9781405616997; 9781405616980
Subjects: Social life and customs; Adopted children; Manners and customs; Fiction
Description: Whitechapel, London 1890. Queenie Bonner is only two when she is taken from her large family in the slums to a big house in the country. She is frightened and confused, begging to be taken back, but she is told that this is now her home. She yearns for her nine brothers and sisters, especially Harry, who is her favourite. Albert and Mary Warrender rename her Eleanor and bring her up as their daughter. As time passes Eleanor forgets about her other family and loves Mary and Albert as her mother and father. But fifteen years later, when Mary dies, Albert tells her about the Bonners. With Albert's help, she sets about tracing her forgotten family. The search holds pleasure, distress and even danger as she discovers what has happened to her siblings over the years. Eight are traced, but one remains missing. There is no sign of Harry. She knows she will never rest until he is found. But where is he?
Notes: Originally published: Sutton: Severn House, 2006.