The Doorstep Child

Abandoned at Birth. Searching for Belonging.

The Doorstep Child by bestselling author Annie Murray, published by Pan Macmillan in 2017, is a powerful and moving saga of survival, family, and the enduring strength of a young girl determined to find her place in the world.

In the backstreets of 1950s Birmingham, little Josie is left on a doorstep—unwanted and unloved. Taken in by a struggling family who treat her more as a burden than a blessing, she grows up knowing hardship and rejection. Yet Josie’s spirit remains unbroken. With each challenge, she becomes more determined to uncover the truth about where she came from—and to forge a future shaped by hope, not hurt.

As secrets slowly come to light and unexpected friendships offer a glimmer of comfort, Josie begins to piece together the story of her past. But with every answer comes more questions—can she ever truly escape the pain of her beginnings?

The Doorstep Child is a heartwrenching and ultimately uplifting novel, rich with period detail and emotional depth. Annie Murray weaves a compelling tale of resilience and the unbreakable will to be seen, loved, and remembered.