The Runaway

She Ran from the Past—But Could She Escape It?

It’s 1936, and young Lizzie McAdam knows only hardship. Orphaned and mistreated by her relatives in Liverpool, she makes the only choice she can—she runs. With nothing but a fierce will to survive, Lizzie sets off on a journey that will take her far from everything she’s known, into a world filled with both danger and hope.

New Faces, New Chances

As Lizzie builds a new life, she finds kindness in unexpected places: a warm-hearted landlady, loyal friends, and a chance to work and live with dignity. But the past is never far behind, and when shadows from Liverpool reappear, Lizzie must decide whether to keep running—or finally stand her ground and fight for the life she deserves.

A Heartfelt Tale of Courage and Resilience

With her trademark warmth and richly drawn characters, Katie Flynn brings 1930s Britain to life in a tale filled with emotion, grit, and enduring hope. The Runaway is a moving story of one girl’s determination to rise above her circumstances and find a place to call home.