New Year’s Day, 1900. Lizzie Banfield’s life shatters when she is orphaned and separated from her siblings. Banished by her wealthy, estranged Great Aunt to Milbourne Manor, a grim reformatory, Lizzie finds herself trapped under the tyranny of the cruel Matilda Smith. Pushed to the brink, she discovers salvation in a friendship with fellow outcast Nellie and the unexpected kindness of the matron’s sister, Clara. Flowers From Ashes explores the darkness of Victorian poverty and the light found in the unbreakable bonds of found family.
