From the author of Lily at Lissadell and the 'Alice & Megan', 'Eva' and 'Time After Time' series Lissadell House, Sligo, 1913 Friends Lily and Nellie work long hard hours as housemaids for the Gore Booth family in the Big House. And yet these are days filled with friendship, fun, and even madcap bicycle rides with Maeve, daughter of the famous Republican, Countess Marcievicz. But Lily knows there's an empty place in her friend's heart. Nellie is all alone in the world; she grew up in the workhouse, where she was separated from her sisters. Lily longs to help her, but could she end up losing all she has – even her livelihood. And what will happen to her hopes and dreams? Just how much would you give up for a friend …?
A story of friendship set in the changing world of early 20th century Ireland.
"Lily is once again shown to be a kind, resourceful character that children can look up to. She is determined to help her friend Nellie find the family she was separated from in the workhouse and uses all the connections she has to do so. Curtin's familiar conversational style keeps the reader engaged with the characters and the plot. Irish history lovers will enjoy the presence of characters such
Children's Books Ireland
"No one writes friendship stories quite like Curtin and the historical details are fascinating, like the seal in the Lissadell pond. Everyone needs a friend like Lily, kind, clever and tenacious, and in a difficult year, this book is like a warm hug"
Irish Independent
"Judi Curtin fans have a treat in store with the much-anticipated sequel to last year's Lily A t Lissadell arriving in time for Christmas. Lily Steps Up returns to the Downton esque 'big house' of the Booths in Lissadell, Co Sligo. Fact meets fiction as serving girl Lily and Maeve, daughter of Constance Markievicz, track down the sister of another servant and bring her to Lissadell, but Lily faces
