The Forgotten Orphan
English
By (author): Glynis Peters
A world at war
A secret from her past
A chance to be together
A moving and compelling historical novel about love, second chances and resilience in the darkest of times.
Southampton 1940
Abandoned when she was tiny, Maisie Reynolds was separated from her twin brother and forced to grow up in Holly Bush orphanage a place where she has never known love or kindness.
But with the world at war and Hitlers devastating bombs coming ever closer, fate has other plans for Maisie and a secret from her past changes everything.
When she meets handsome Canadian paratrooper, Cam, Maisie learns that love might not be lost to her after all but not before her past life and D Day bring a tragic twist to her happiness.
Readers are loving The Forgotten Orphan:Absolutely fantasticBoy I wasn't disappointed Brid
Breathtakingwhat an inspirational story Booklover Bev
Just finished The Forgotten Orphan and just felt love and tears for all Maisie went throughlove this author Patricia
So emotional, so moving, my heart hurt reading it Abby
A must readThe writing is smooth and the plot never ceases to surprise the reader. I didnt want this book to end Martha
You certainly wont forget reading itI confess its the first book I have read by Glynis Peters but be reassured it wont be the last Elaine
Be prepared for tears Susan
I love when a book draws you into the story and it feels like you are living it with them Jacqueline
I've read many historical fiction novels and this was one of the kindest ones for my heart, but it also kept those deep heartbreaking moments that make WWII novels so memorable Ines
If you love Ellie Dean and Kitty NealeIts like sticky toffee pudding on a cold winters day, a hug within a book Reader review
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