It takes the average reader 3 hours and 36 minutes to read The Wretched Needle-worker by Iris Cole
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Vera has uncovered things she never wanted to know. Her father was a monster. How could Vera have been so blind to what was right before her eyes? After the death of her kind and loving Papa, Vera's home is claimed by ne'er do well Uncle Merritt, who drives the household with cruelty and deprivation. Working for her keep, the once privileged Vera is driven to skin and bone and dreads the harsh beatings that Merritt regularly delivers. Ralph, Papa's loyal and brave stableboy, cannot bear to see Vera shrinking daily under the hand of Merritt. In an attempt to protect her, he challenges Merritt and now, tossed to streets, must survive however he can. With the loss of Ralph, Vera's soul aches, made worse as she watches her father's elderly servants treated with cruel indignity. In a desperate bid to protect them from Uncle Merritt, his rage is fuelled, and Vera is delivered an ultimatum, causing her to flee from her home. With no-where to go, Vera too, finds herself on the streets. As Starvation threatens it is only Ralph and her new friend Maggie that keep her alive. But when Maggie unexpectedly reveals the truth about Vera's Papa, Vera is plunged to new despair. Will the truth destroy her? Can she keep secrets for the rest of her life? Will she ever be able to make things right. And will she agree to Ralph's plan, even though it means she may lose him forever?
The Wretched Needle-worker by Iris Cole is 209 pages long, and a total of 54,131 words.
This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 55 minutes to read The Wretched Needle-worker aloud.
The Wretched Needle-worker is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.
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