Loved it, didn’t Wa t to put it down. I thought I had worked out the ending but was wrong and certainly wasn’t expecting what did happen.
Don’t want to give any spoilers except to say it is a definite must read

Lindsey Hutchinson's The Orphan's Promise is a heart-wrenching epic that intertwines tragedy, courage, and the abiding strength of love. At its core is Rose Hamilton, an orphaned girl at a young age raised under the cruel, loveless control of her autocratic Aunt Win. Spurned by affection and autonomy, Rose turns to the benevolence of the household staff, who offer the love and devotion her family refuses her.".

As Rose turns twenty-one, her aunt plots to marry her off without consideration for her happiness. But Rose, feisty and strong-willed, insists on listening to her heart instead of accepting a loveless union. This determination propels her to discover an old family secret, one that will upset the foundations of all that she believed about herself. Meanwhile, she is also attracted to a man her aunt forbids, challenging her courage and resolve.

The author is at her best when writing about strong, believable heroines and evocative settings. Love, betrayal, and hope are threaded through with subtlety, and the twists in the story keep readers emotionally invested.

Touching, uplifting, and full of both strife and victory, The Orphan's Promise is an enthralling historical epic ideal for readers who enjoy the works of Katie Flynn and Val Wood.

In this emotional new historical fiction novel, readers follow orphaned Rose Hamilton as she prepares for her twenty-first birthday and her chance at freedom from her bitter Aunt Win’s rules and punishments. Only knowing happiness with the loyal household staff -- butler Jackson, cook Mary, and housemaid Katy -- Rose refuses to comply with her aunt’s plan for her marriage and commits to only marrying for love. Fighting to control her future, Rose discovers one of her aunt’s secrets that threatens to unravel everything Rose knows about her past, her family, and her future. Intense, emotional, and complex, readers will love this novel and the complex relationships between characters. Rose is a competent and engaging protagonist whose stubbornness and commitment to her found family will endear her to readers. The other characters in the book are detailed and well-written, while the historical setting and added elements of drama and conflict add great depth to this charming historical fiction novel. The emotional beats are well-written, and the depth of the many character arcs add some fascinating complexities to the book. Well-written, entertaining, and emotional, readers will love this new historical fiction novel from Lindsey Hutchinson and its fantastic characters, complex relationships, and brilliant details.

A wonderful book that had everything romance and friendship. Woven with a fantastic story.

I really enjoyed this book it had a bit a mystery to it which it will be become clear at the end of the book. I really liked the main character she was a very nice person and treated everyone as an equal. I was thinking would things go wrong and not turn out right. The story was enjoyable and it al worked well and I didn’t find anything of the book I did not like.

I always like these kind of books.

Would recommend this book.

This is the story of young Rose Hamilton, orphaned at a young age and now living with her Aunt Win who is determined to get Rose married before her 21st birthday. And there is a very important reason for that in Win's books. But Rose doesn't want to get married unless it is for love and doesn't know of the reasons why her aunt is so keen to get her married off.

But before long all the secrets and lies come to the surface and when Rose meets Charles Dean this brings more tension between rose and Aunt Win. Rose feels alone except for her friends who are of course the house staff who she loves and trusts. This begins the search for the secrets and lies that have laid hidden since her parents died. There is plenty of tension, some heartache and a lot of sneaking around to find the truth.

A sort of slow burn read but it never got boring as there was always something happening. I loved the characters and the relationships between them all, loved the setting and found it a rather charming read in the end. My only gripe would be the ending was a bit vanilla, a bit 'Happy ever after'. All in all a good read, I enjoyed it and would recommend it to historical fiction lovers. 4 1/2 stars from me for this one.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Yet another great read by Lindsay Hutchinson.
This lovely story is based on the life of Rose.
She was an orphan who arrived to live with her Aunt . He life had not been a happy one and she has more courage she had to show to oppose her aunt's wishes .
I liked the characters and it was a nice read .

The Orphan’s Promise by Lindsey Hutchinson is a sweet, yet sad, story of a young woman, Rose, whose parents had been killed and she came to live with her aunt Win. It was not a great life. She never felt loved. Now her aunt was pushing her to marry, and she didn’t really care to whom. It was maddening and Rose was having none of it. As things became clearer, it was obvious that Win was still in love with a long-ago beau. Charles Dean had told her years ago that he didn’t feel that way about her, but she never gave up hope. Now he was attending the same balls and soirees that Win and Rose attended. Win instructed Rose to stay away from him, but she couldn’t. She found herself drawn to him, despite the fact she was much younger than he. She confided in her friends in the kitchen, the only friends she really had. The cook and the butler knew why Win was so opposed to the match, but felt it was not their place to share with Rose. What they didn’t share turned out to be even more explosive than they thought it would be.

Rose and Charles wee good characters, of a little aloof. Win was excellent, but then the bad guys always are. The story was a good one. The plot a little different and very creative, I thought. The story unraveled slowly and masterfully with the reader left in the dark until the moment Rose discovered the whole shocking truth of her life. It was a good read.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood books for the chance to read this book. I loved it ,set in Birmingham in the 1800’s . A good book that is easy to read and once you start you don’t want to finish it. I will say the ending got me.

The Orphan’s Promise is a wonderfully written and deeply engaging historical saga that captures the heart from the very first page.

Lindsey has a real gift for bringing characters to life—each one feels authentic, with their own struggles, hopes, and dreams.

The emotional depth in the story is beautifully balanced with moments of warmth, friendship, and hope, making it both moving and uplifting. The historical setting is richly described, transporting you effortlessly to another time, and the pacing keeps you turning the pages eager to see what happens next.

A truly heartfelt and satisfying read that will stay with you long after you’ve finished.

The Orphan’s Promise is another super book by Lyndsey Hutchinson. Set in Birmingham in England in the late 1880’s. After the tragic death of her parents Rose Hamilton is being brought up by her Aunt Win. Win is a very bitter woman with hidden secrets and her main aim in life is to have Rose married before she is 21. Yes this did happen in that time where young women of high society were invited to to many balls and fancy parties in the hope of finding the man of their dreams to settle down with and marry . But are Aunt Win’s reasonings for Rose to be married as clear cut as that ? This book for me had an excellent storyline and also wonderful characters . The author has really developed the characters, even those I wasn’t overly keen on . Ms Hutchinson is one of my go to authors of this genre and I can’t wait to hear what her next book will be. Highly recommend this one for fans of historical fiction sagas .

Rose goes to live with her aunt after her parents' deaths. She is being pushed to wed quickly, but she is hoping to find someone she can love. She is attracted to a gentleman who is someone her aunt is determined that she will not wed. Does she find her happiness?

I enjoyed reading.

The Orphan's Promise is a story of life during a time of class consciousness that is based on position and money but not character. Rose Hamilton sees through that looking at the heart of people, so do the servants who work for her Aunt and guardian. Rose is an orphan who has reached the age for her devious aunt to use. The story is an historical mystery romance where the heroine is at risk, but the everyday people support and watch her back. It is also The romance is one that her Aunt works to ruin and stop. There is so much more in the secrets, hatred and bitterness that comes out as this story progresses. By Lindsey Hutchinson, it is written with heart and grit. You will be wishing that you could rally with the servants who are true friends to Rose to stand and support her and Charles.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc.

Family saga at its best brilliant storyline highs and lows so many emotions run through this story

Okay. Fifty eight chapters. I knew I had to read this as my review is due in a few weeks. How was I to finish this in time? Well, I started last night and I just finished tonight. I couldn't put it down. I barely gave myself time to ear.

Yep. I loved it. The story kept my interest to the very last page. It was unpredictable. I had my "OH MY" moments.

I loved Rose. She was caring and loving. Her relationship with the maids, the cook and the butler was touching. They became her family. Now her relationship with her Aunt was a different story. The fights that they had were numerous and loud. And eventually it lead to more serious consequences.

A great book. I loved it. I loved every single page.

This is a story about Rose Hamilton who was orphaned at a young age and came to live with her Aunty Win.Her Aunt Win never showed her love or affection so Rose used to go to the kitchen to see the cook ,butler and housemaid that showered with the affection her Aunt didn’t.Her Aunt was is trying to get her married off before her 21st birthday to any man whether she loves them or not.Rose doesn’t know why this is and starts too try and find out why and then Rose starts to find out secrets .Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books.

Rose Hamilton had lived with her embittered Aunt Win since her parents had died in India, and now, at age nineteen, Aunt Win was desperate to marry Rose off. It was the late 1800s, and every party, ball and soiree meant Rose had to suffer the indignation of being paraded in front of salivating single men, whatever age. Rose and Win had constant arguments but Rose had vowed to only marry for love. She spent much time in the kitchen of the family home, with the only people she loved, and who loved her. Jackson, the butler, Mary, the cook, and Katy, the maid.

At one such event, she did meet a man, older than her but one she thought she could love. But still, she would not marry until she turned twenty-one, and Win was beginning to despair that Rose was too strong for her. What would happen as the secrets which had been hidden for years suddenly came to the fore?

I quite enjoyed The Orphan's Promise by Lindsey Hutchinson. A gentle historical novel, as the bitter Win and her ward battled out something Rose was confused about. Rose, Jackson, Mary and Katy were all excellent characters, well written, compassionate and caring. While poor Win went about things all wrong. A recommended read.

With thanks to NetGalley & Boldwood Books for my digital ARC to read and review.

Wow the ending was shocking!!! Rose Hamilton's parents have died and she is sent to live with her Aunt Win Jacobs. Her Aunt Win is in a rush to get her married because is she were married Win would benefit. Every party invitation is accepted in order for Win to find a spouse for Rose before her 21st birthday. Meanwhile Rose has fallen in love with the handsome but much older Charles Dean, who was the former beau of her Aunt. He rejected marrying her many years ago and she has carried her unrequited love for him for decades.
Ms. Hutchinson delivers a made for television with amazing dialogue and a fast-paced storyline. The characters are fleshed out and it shows the author did her research of the period norms. Fans of the Victorian time period will thoroughly enjoy this novel. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Orphaned at a young age, Rose Hamilton can barely remember a mother's warmth, or a father's protection. Instead, she has endured the cold, loveless rule of embittered Aunt Win, woman who seems to take pleasure in making Rose's life as difficult as possible. The only comfort Rose has ever known comes from the loyal household staff - Jackson, the butler, Mary, the cook, and Katy, the housemaid - who have become the family she never had. But as her twenty-first birthday draws near, Aunt Win is determined to see Rose married off - to any man that will have her. Rose, spirited and independent, refuses to be bartered away like a chattel and makes a promise a promise to herself - she will only ever marry for love.

Lindsey Hutchinson is one my go to authors, I never read the premise, I just dive straight into the book.

Set in late Victorian England, this is a character driven story. I liked Rose and the staff who worked for her Aunt Win, but Win isn't a nice character, and holds a secret that could change everything for Rose. It's also an informative read - I didn't know that back then single women who wore bold colours were frowned upon, and wearing red meant you were no longer pure. Another entertaining read from the fabulous Lindsey Hutchinson.

Published 10th Augusr 2025

I would like to thank '#NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #LindseyHutchinson for my ARC of #TheOrphansPromise in exchange for an honest review.

Lindsey Hutchinson does a amazing job in writing this book, it uses the overall feel of this historical element. I was engaged from start to finish and enjoyed the way this was glad it was everything that I expected from Lindsey Hutchinson. I enjoyed the overall feel of this and how well everything worked together to tell the storyline.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

Rose is an orphan and is living with Win, her aunt, Win is
manipulative and likes to ensure Rose does as she wants, such as wearing clothes that she likes, and not Rose, as well as to get Rose married before she turns 21.

Rose likes Charles, she doesn’t like any if the men that her aunt keeps introducing her to at the events they attend. But, Win doesn’t like the fact that Rose and Charles are always together at the events.

Rose decides to find out exactly why her aunt is so keen and eager for her to get married, and so does her own investigation and comes across papers that tell her exactly the reason why.

Rose, she held her ground for what she wanted in what she wore and how she wanted to live her life.

I liked how Jackson, Mary and Katie looked out for her and she thought of them as family.

I recommend this book.