The Runaway Girls

Set in Victorian London during 1851, this engaging novel follows Lucy Locket, who yearns for kindness and adventure amid her troubled home life, and Kitty Fisher, a street performer navigating the dangers of the city alone. When Lucy runs away, the two girls form a bond and learn survival skills together, facing threats from thieves and the Workhouse. The story vividly brings to life the era's challenges and friendships, enhanced by a narrator who makes the characters truly memorable.