Elsa

Elsa, The heroine of this sensitively written story, arrives in England as a refugee immigrant. By the time of her escape she has already suffered more misfortunes than most people. The plot is full of surprises. It follows Elsa's adventures, and describes how, by putting the needs of others ahead of her own, she is able to survive anything life throws at her and thrive. This impressive novel is compact and easy to read. It describes the many very believable characters who frame Elsa's life, and how she reacts to them.