My New Home

Helena Wingfield, a fourteen‑year‑old with an unusually long name, has known loss from the start—both parents gone before she could remember them. Raised by her spirited grandmother, who trades in languages, music and delicate embroidery, she grows up in a modest but warm household where love outweighs scarcity. Their bond is the heart of this gentle tale, and the reader feels the quiet strength of a family that makes do with very little.

When Helena and her grandmother decide to leave the cramped city quarters for a quiet country cottage, the promise of fresh air and a new beginning fills the pages. The house, perched on a breezy hill, offers both charm and mystery, and soon the pair encounter curious neighbours, unexpected errands, and a fledgling plan that could change their fortunes. Listeners are invited to share Helena’s hopeful anticipation as she steps into a world that feels both unfamiliar and inviting.