The Pit Girl
An utterly gripping and heartbreaking tale of courage, betrayal, and the unbreakable bond of family
Published on 10. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
280 pages
978-1-83633-803-1 (ISBN)
Description
Don't miss this emotional Victorian saga of courage and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Rosie Goodwin!??The heartwrenching story of a plucky young heroine determined to put her life on the line for her family
With no one to rely on, she must make an unthinkable choice...
Mari Evans has always known life would be hard, but nothing could have prepared her for how quickly things would fall apart. First, the devastating news that her father has a second family - and chose them over her. Then the tragic accident in the pit that leaves her eldest brother unable to work.
It started as an off-hand joke, a comment by her brother. 'Cut your hair, Mari. You could pass for a lad and work the pit in my place.'
But with cholera sweeping the village and hunger gnawing at their stomachs, it's Mari's only option. Disguised as a boy, she takes her brother's place underground, risking everything to keep her family from ruin.
But danger isn't only found in the harsh conditions of pit work. One wrong step could cost her the job, her safety - and even her life.
As whispers circulate and secrets threaten to surface, Mari must tread carefully.
How far will one girl go to protect the people she loves?
Praise for Lynette Rees:'A Victorian saga that will definitely appeal to fans of Rosie Goodwin' Lizzie Lane
'...flows from the heart, and is rich in period detail. Another fabulously enjoyable read from Lynette Rees, I loved it.' Sheila Riley
'A gripping historical saga well worth reading!' AnneMarie Brear
'...a gripping tale of love prevailing despite hardship. Lynette Rees has done it again! Brilliant!' Mary Wood
With no one to rely on, she must make an unthinkable choice...
Mari Evans has always known life would be hard, but nothing could have prepared her for how quickly things would fall apart. First, the devastating news that her father has a second family - and chose them over her. Then the tragic accident in the pit that leaves her eldest brother unable to work.
It started as an off-hand joke, a comment by her brother. 'Cut your hair, Mari. You could pass for a lad and work the pit in my place.'
But with cholera sweeping the village and hunger gnawing at their stomachs, it's Mari's only option. Disguised as a boy, she takes her brother's place underground, risking everything to keep her family from ruin.
But danger isn't only found in the harsh conditions of pit work. One wrong step could cost her the job, her safety - and even her life.
As whispers circulate and secrets threaten to surface, Mari must tread carefully.
How far will one girl go to protect the people she loves?
Praise for Lynette Rees:'A Victorian saga that will definitely appeal to fans of Rosie Goodwin' Lizzie Lane
'...flows from the heart, and is rich in period detail. Another fabulously enjoyable read from Lynette Rees, I loved it.' Sheila Riley
'A gripping historical saga well worth reading!' AnneMarie Brear
'...a gripping tale of love prevailing despite hardship. Lynette Rees has done it again! Brilliant!' Mary Wood
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83633-803-1 (9781836338031)
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Lynette Rees
The Pit Girl
An utterly gripping and heartbreaking tale of courage, betrayal, and the unbreakable bond of family!
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09/2025
Boldwood Books Ltd
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Lynette Rees lives in Wales and has been writing since she was a child. She enjoys the freedom of writing in a variety of genres including: crime fiction and contemporary romance, though her first love is historical fiction. When she's not writing, or even when she is writing, Lynette enjoys a glass of wine and the odd piece of chocolate as she creates stories where the characters guide her hand. She honestly has no idea how a story will turn out until the characters tell their own tales in their own unique ways.