What a beautiful story I loved this book from the very first page following Nessie and her siblings through hardship and turmoil to finding happiness and stability for them all and eventually true love made for a fabulous read so moving and emotional at times it pulls at your heartstrings a truly great read

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for an honest review. This is the first book by Rosie Goodwin I have read. The book is about Jessie who looks after her 2 brothers and her sister after her father left her and her mother dies. Jessie tries her hardest to keep the family together, she is offered a place to stay at an untertakers in exchange for work. The story is set in the 1860's. It describes the diffent levels of wealth and povety and reallly draws you into the lives of people. This is the first book I have read by Rosie Goodwin but I will be looking out for her books in the future, I found it beautifully written. A great book for fans of historical.

I am a massive fan of historical fiction and it is my favourite genre out of all the books I read – and this author’s books are some of my favourite – they are based in Nuneaton, where I was born and still live today so they are even more special for me!

The book is a delight to read, everything about it worked for me, from the brilliant characterisation through to the descriptive nature of the book which brings the era to life. The plot is great and it had me gripped. I read the book over a few days as I wanted to eek out my enjoyment as much as possible. I loved every page and it is one of my favourite books of 2018.

Definitely 5 stars from me, it is a brilliant story, exceptionally written and had a superb plot – very highly recommended and can’t wait to see what she releases next!!

Another fantastic read from one of my favourite authors.
A book that will give you pure escapism and you will not want to put it down

This is a first for me by this author... but it won't be my last.

Warwickshire, 1865.

Nessie Carson will do anything to keep her family together after her mother is killed, her father abandons them and they are evicted from their cosy little Nuneaton home. She and her brothers and sisters take on jobs as live-in assistants to a local undertaker. She is soon entwined in fortunes of her employer, Andre, who is forced to live a lie, and the local doctor - someone she's attracted to but can never have. But even in the darkest of times, and saddest of places, when you're as spirited as Nessie Carson, there is light, love and the promise of happiness if you're only brave enough to search for it . . .

This book is a lovely story of one families struggle to live a happy life when things and people are out to make it a struggle. Nessie is a lovely kind hearted girl who along with her brother is determined to keep their family going.

A page-turner that I didn't want to put down... a heart-warming read, that I'm not going to say anymore about as I don't do spoilers... I recommend you read it to find out the ending.

Thank-You Netgalley for my ARC.

Well what can i say this book is a lovely story of one families struggle to live a happy life,but things and people are out to make life a struggle.Nessie is a lovely kind hearted girl who along with her brother is determined to keep their family going.I have loved this book and Rosie Goodwin always writes a lovely heartfelt book.Well worth 5* if not more Thank you for the chance to read it.

Another great read from Rosie I am loving this series and can’t wait for the next book. Wednesday and her family have a hard time when their father walks out on them and then their mother is brutally murdered soon after. Wednesday or Nessie to friends struggles to keep the family out of the workhouse. With a lazy sister a poorly baby brother and her other brother who has broken his ankle Nessie has a lot of responsibility on her young shoulders. With Rueben unable to work Nessie struggles to fed her family or even pay the rent and wonders what life holds for them all. The Doctor tells Nessie of a job going at a local undertakers in town who will employ both her and Rueben if the interview goes well. Unsure if this the right move or not Nessie takes up Andre Chevlier on his offer of live in accommodation and jobs for them both. Things pick up for Nessie but things are still far from perfect I don’t want to spoil the read but I highly recommend that you read this book you won’t be disappointed.

Excellent book with a great storyline. Characters that are so well written. I would highly recommend this book to anyone!

This was a captivating story from Rosie Goodwin. A family whose mother died and their father left them trying to stay together against all odds. Getting a job at a local undertakers was a blessing for them as they were being evicted from their home. The twists and turns of the life of Nessie was fascinating. This was indeed a page turner following the ups and downs of the family and especially the romantic life of Nessie - would she wouldn't she find happiness with the man she loved. A lovely well written story.

The Blessed Child was such a wonderful book and what a beautiful cover that instantly attracts you, the story really pulls at your heartstrings and I absolutely loved Nessie I really felt for her and the problems she was faced with. A very high recommend read.