Publisher's Synopsis
London, 1876. Hetty Feather is a tiny, fiery-haired baby when her mother abandons her on the steps of the Foundling Hospital.
Sent to live with a foster family in the country until she is big enough to go to school, Hetty plays vivid imaginary games with her foster brothers, Jem and Gideon. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus, and Hetty is mesmerised by the show - especially the stunning Madame Adeline and her performing horses.
But Hetty's happiness is threatened once more when she must return to the Foundling Hospital to begin her education. The strict regime of the cruel matrons is a terrible struggle for Hetty, and she desperately misses her beloved Jem. But now she has the chance to find her real mother. Could she really be the wonderful Madame Adeline? Or will Hetty find the truth is even more surprising?
An utterly original, compelling and fascinating tale from one of the most beloved writers of our time, Hetty Feather will delight readers, and this stunning gift edition will make the perfect present for any fan.
