Kate's Story

By Billy Hopkins

Kate's Story is based on the life of Billy Hopkins' mother, Kate. It is the first of several autobiographical novels about the author's life.

In this first novel we follow Kate as she tries to rise above the slums and the workhouse to build a better life for herself and her family. The story begins on her 11th birthday, celebrated on the same day as Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, and ends when she finds out she is pregnant with Billy.

A wondeful story about love, loss, persistance and determination. I enjoyed every page!