Louisa's secret
Chris Gough
John, Phoebe and their large family are already crowded into a small cottage, living just above subsistence level. News of a new addition to the family sends them into panic as a morbid fear of the workhouse that consumed John's parents grips them. Then fate touches them with cruel, cold finger and matters take a turn for the worse.
Their world spins out of control as their unscrupulous and avaricious landlord tries to capitalize on their misfortune and a loyal family friend tries to support them.
The family is torn apart, each to face uncertain prospects in a time when events of the past cast a long shadow over their road to reconciliation.