Bleamy's Corner

by Tobias Garrett

Overview

The Bleamy family, three strong-willed Scots, are forced to leave their drought-besieged farm for London in 1802. Twelve-year-old Jeremy Bleamy soon loses both parents--his father to consumption and his mother, who jumps from London Bridge in her grief. Now an evicted orphan with less rights than a stray dog, he sets up shelter in a corner between two buildings with all he has left in the world--his parents kitchen table and a few assorted belongings. Lonely, cold, hungry, but too proud to accept charity, he works dangerous jobs to stay alive. He is also constantly threatened by orphan hunters who steal young boys and sell them to factories, as nothing more than slaves. With only his brains and unshakable resolve to help him, Jeremy is caught up in a struggle for his life at a time when the lives of orphans were of no consequence...

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161490877
Publisher:	Black Opal Books
Publication date:	09/29/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	377 KB

About the Author

Tobias Garrett became interested in writing about fifteen years ago. Since then, he has completed seven novels and is working on eight more. So he thought it was time to try and get them published. He loves writing historical fiction but lately has delved into fantasy and science fiction. To quote Gloria Steinem. “Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don’t feel like I should be doing something else.”

Editorial Reviews

Well written, fast paced, and intense, the story has a ring of truth rare in historical fiction. A great read.

https://www.blackopalbooks.com - Taylor Jones

While the main character is only twelve, this coming-of-age story is not only for young adults. It gives us a window into the past when life was not only hard it was deadly. Well written and authentic, Bleamy's Corner is a book for young and old alike. A worthy effort from this new author.

https://www.blackopalbooks.com - Regan Murphy