The Orphan Child

Little Sarah is found on Christmas Day; a new-born baby very soon to be an orphan. As her unnamed mother breathes her last Sarah is taken in at the grand Meadow Hall in South Riding Yorkshire. Just as soon as she can hold a scrubbing brush her working life begins. Feisty and headstrong Sarah's temper often leads her into trouble. At fourteen she decides to escape the life of a servant and run away. Dressed as a boy she meets good-hearted Aidan and impulsive Danby forming an unlikely but happy trio. Sarah's true identity comes to the surface after nearly a year along with new feelings for Aidan.