Adam’s Emporium Large Print Paperback

Description

Ester Sharp once dreamed of becoming a doctor or dressmaker. But then her husband spent her small fortune and died young, leaving her penniless and pregnant. Now she lives in the slums, providing for her beloved daughter Polly by taking in mending and running errands. One such task is visiting Adam Boniface, the handsome pawnbroker, on behalf of her poor but proud neighbours. The two enjoy each other’s company, and a warm relationship of mutual respect develops. But then a valuable gift sees Ester arrested on suspicion of theft…