A very easy to read book, it is the tale of the "cut rats", the men and women who sail the canal picking up and delivering heavy loads of equipment for the local merchants. Included in the plot too are a band of gypsies despised and distrusted by the people of the town.
The story is related through the activities and interactions of the characters who are mostly likable, kind, and caring with each other, who meet opposition with honestly and courage. Their strength lies in their loyalty to each other. Their lives are hard as they sail through the canal and through life.
The tales of the boat men and the gypsies-rather rare, but interesting and informative reading.
If you are a historical fiction fan this is for you!

An absolutely brilliant book i loved reading of Rosie and her friends of how they lived,loved and lost.Rosie has had to live her life knowing she has a gift but not every one liked her because she was raised by a romany.Through life she makes friends who all care for her but one man has designs on Rosie being his wife.I can highly recommend this book well worth 5*

The story starts with Rosie Harris at the age of 5 crying her eyes out on her doorstep, she can't wake up her mum, when a Romany gypsy stops to help Rosie out, Rosie's life of travel has started with Maria taking Rosie on and travelling around the country.

Rosie is devastated when she is older and Maria passes on, Rosie makes a decision by leaving the travellers camp and moving on with the canal people, how can Rosie make her living and would having the "sight" help in anyway.

This is a great story with a great mix of characters, well written and keeps you hooked with each page turn!!!!

Rosie is five years old when she is found on her doorstep crying. The gypsy woman who finds her, discovers the child's mother dead on the floor from a heart attack. After the funeral the child was destined to be sent to the workhouse. The gypsy woman decides to raise her herself. Rosie is raised as a gypsy even though she isn't one. The adventures and mishaps and trials only make Rosie a better person.
Interesting to learn of the gypsy ways and also of people who live on boats and haul loads to make a living.

Thank you Netgalley and Aria for the ARC.

Wonderful characters, beautiful surroundings. This is a fast paced feelgood read full of adventure. Treat yourself!