Mothering Sunday

In Mothering Sunday, a young girl escapes the harsh realities of a workhouse, seeking freedom and a connection to her past while facing numerous challenges.

Set in 1884, Mothering Sunday follows the life of fourteen-year-old Sunday Small, who has spent her entire existence within the confines of the Nuneaton workhouse. The environment is harsh, and the regime is unforgiving. Sundays are a brief respite, thanks to Miss Beau, who visits weekly to teach the children their letters. However, the workhouse master has taken an unwanted interest in Sunday, complicating her already challenging life. Alongside her friend Daisy, Sunday clings to hope amidst the cruelty surrounding them.

When circumstances force her to leave the only home she knows, Sunday embarks on a journey to seek her fortune while vowing to return for Daisy. As she navigates the outside world, she harbors a secret wish to find her long-lost mother, who abandoned her at birth. The challenges she faces are immense, and the struggle to break free from the workhouse's grip proves to be more daunting than she ever imagined.

Mothering Sunday is the first installment in Rosie Goodwin's Days of the Week Collection. This poignant saga captures the resilience of a young girl determined to shape her destiny, despite the odds stacked against her. Along with this tale, readers are invited to explore the other books in the collection, including The Little Angel and A Mother's Grace, each offering a unique glimpse into the lives of characters striving for hope and love.