Romany Roots

After discovering my Romany heritage, through research for a book about my grandfather, I decided to write a novel in additon.

My grandfather fought in the Great War and contributed to a campaign that left him mentally scarred. As I researched back to the 1800's, I discovered he was of Romany descent. This was my inspiration to write this novel.

Roma ~ Poppy and Charlie by Linda De Quincey

Synopsis -

Roma tells the story of Charlie, a Romany child who is adopted by an abusive woman. Charlie soon forms an attachment to his adoptive sister, Poppy, who is as free-spirited as he - perhaps even more. As they grow older, they begin to fall in love. Although they are not blood, they know their love is perceived as unlawful. After making plans to run away - chance and sudden events prevent their escape. Will Charlie and Poppy ever be free to live on the open road as they desire?

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Blurb:

If you, as a very small child, were removed from the only culture and constant you knew, how would you feel? 
If you, as a child, knew nothing of your past, would that be even worse? 
If you, as a child, were forced to live with a monster, how would you survive? 

Charlie is orphaned after his entire Romany family perish in an accident.He is forced to change his name and beliefs by his adoptive parents. He finds an ally in a foundling named Poppy. After years of neglect and abuse, Charlie and and Poppy hatch a plan to reclaim their lives. 

This harrowing story is testament to the will of children -- and their powerful need to survive and to love. 
Based on true events.