Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph

When Annie Winkowski, a rag and bone lady in the slums of Newcastle, meets ten year old Millie Forester, the daughter of a prostitute, her well ordered existence takes a severe jolt.

As the years pass, Millie is growing into an attractive young lady.

When a stranger turns up on her doorstep claiming to be Millie's father, Aggie's suspicions are aroused.

Bridget McQueen returns to her family home, married to a black man.

Rose Angela goes to work for artist James Stanhope.

Rose Angela moves in with her father, who seeks anonymity.