The Mermaid in the Millpond

Bess has left the London workhouse behind for a job at a rural cotton mill. But life at the mill is hard and cruel - a far cry from the fresh start Bess hoped for. The only way to survive is to escape, but the mill is like a prison with no way out.

Meanwhile, rumours are spreading about a vicious creature that lurks in the millpond. Bess is sure that it's all nonsense, until one night she sees something stir in the murky water...

A compelling combination of social history and mythical fantasy for readers aged 8 upwards. The book includes dyslexia-friendly features such as special font and paper tint to make this an extra accessible read.