Born to Trouble All she wanted was a better life

In Born to Trouble, Rita Bradshaw writes a compelling and unforgettable saga - the story of a young woman's journey to happiness... if her past will allow her. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale. All she wants is a better life...Born in Sunderland's filthy, crime-ridden East End, Pearl Croft's childhood is desperately troubled. When her violent, drunken father is killed in a fight and Pearl's elder brothers are sent to prison, she is left to care for her baby brothers. Then Pearl's mother brings a 'client' to the house who has a penchant for little girls. Terrified and hurt, Pearl runs away from home and is found, feverish and near death, by Romany gypsies. But this is far from the end of her struggles. Years pass and as Pearl reaches womanhood she wonders if she will ever find happiness?