The Household

Set in 1847 Shepherds Bush, this evocative novel intertwines the stories of women at Charles Dickens' secret home for fallen women and a wealthy woman in Piccadilly facing her own dark challenges. Meticulously researched and richly detailed, the story explores themes of redemption, freedom, and the consequences of choices made amidst societal upheaval. As the characters' lives collide unexpectedly, they come to understand that true freedom often comes with a heavy price.