Publication date UK format 17/12/22 audio time 12h 29 min book 377 pages
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Synopsis
Shilling Grange Orphanage, England, 1949. She would do anything to protect the innocent children in her care. But soon they could be sent into danger… When Clara Newton’s fiancé died during World War Two, she thought her life was over. But now she looks after orphans who, like her, lost everything during the war. Children like sweet little Peg who won’t speak, and Joyce whose body was scarred by polio. Clara loves them all dearly, even though life as a housemother can be lonely – especially now that Ivor, a D-Day war hero with dark brown eyes who once helped with the children, has disappeared… But then Clara receives some terrible news. The orphanage is going to be sold and the children sent far away. Joyce and Peg will be taken to a notorious home for disabled children. The others will be sent to Australia, where Clara fears they will be mistreated by unknown families. Any day now, the children could lose everything she worked so hard to provide… With wealthy buyers lined up to purchase Shilling Grange and a ship already docked waiting to carry the children away, Clara is desperate. She must find loving new homes for them quickly, but time is running out… Can she save the orphans before they lose everything all over again? And even if Ivor returns when she needs him the most, will it be too late? A completely heart-wrenching and unforgettable historical novel, set after the devastation of World War Two. Perfect for fans of Before We Were Yours, Diney Costeloe and The Orphan Sisters.
My Review
This was a really good book. I liked and thoroughly enjoyed the story-line of this book. At times I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next especially the ending. I listened to the audiobook and thought the narrator did a great job of telling the story and bringing out the wonderful atmosphere the author created in this book. I really warmed to the characters and soon became lmmursed in the story. This is the second book in the series which I failed to notice when I requested this book . I did however feel like I should of read the first book as I was missing some of the details from the first book. However, I still really enjoyed this audiobook.
Many thanks to the author and publishing team for creating such a wonderful heartwarming tale.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US K $2.50, AUDIBLE, PB $12.99
Waterstones PB £9.99
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Amazon UK K £1.99, AUDIBLE, PB £9.99
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