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From the internationally bestselling author of The Secret OrphanA world at warA secret from her pastA chance to be togetherA book full of emotion, secrets, hope and loveExcellent writing and I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves historical fiction' LisaA moving and compelling historical novel about love, second chances and resilience in the darkest of times.Southampton 1940Abandoned 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 Hitler's 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' Bri

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Readers LOVE The Secret Orphan:

‘Keeps you wanting to read into the small hours’ Lisa, Goodreads

‘The best and most beautiful book I've read in a long time’ Brid, Netgalley

‘Simply amazing’ Rikki-Doodlebug's Book Reviews

‘Captivated from beginning to end’ Jessyca, Goodreads

‘A gripping, page turner set in WWI … Loved it’ Amanda, Netgalley

‘A real page turner … You will find yourself in England during the war with a story that will stay with you’ Lou, Goodreads

‘A stunning novel and one that should be recommended’ Postcard Reviews

‘A must read for WWII historical fiction fans’ Lizbeth, Goodreads

‘One of my new favourite novels … I love everything about this story’ Ashley Murphy Reads

‘The depiction of wartime life in the Coventry bombings and on a Cornish farm were realistic and compelling’ Vivien Brown

‘A story that I will remember for a long time to come’ Shirley, Goodreads Reviewer

‘Loved every minute of this hard to put down book … highly recommend putting this on your reading list – especially if you love historical fiction and WWII’ Roxane, Goodreads

‘A must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction (especially World War II fiction) or romance’ Kindred Connection Reviews

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 01/12/2020
      ISBN13: 9780008363291, 978-0008363291
      ISBN10: 0008363293

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From the internationally bestselling author of The Secret OrphanA world at warA secret from her pastA chance to be togetherA book full of emotion, secrets, hope and loveExcellent writing and I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves historical fiction' LisaA moving and compelling historical novel about love, second chances and resilience in the darkest of times.Southampton 1940Abandoned 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 Hitler's 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' Bri

      Trade Review

      Readers LOVE The Secret Orphan:

      ‘Keeps you wanting to read into the small hours’ Lisa, Goodreads

      ‘The best and most beautiful book I've read in a long time’ Brid, Netgalley

      ‘Simply amazing’ Rikki-Doodlebug's Book Reviews

      ‘Captivated from beginning to end’ Jessyca, Goodreads

      ‘A gripping, page turner set in WWI … Loved it’ Amanda, Netgalley

      ‘A real page turner … You will find yourself in England during the war with a story that will stay with you’ Lou, Goodreads

      ‘A stunning novel and one that should be recommended’ Postcard Reviews

      ‘A must read for WWII historical fiction fans’ Lizbeth, Goodreads

      ‘One of my new favourite novels … I love everything about this story’ Ashley Murphy Reads

      ‘The depiction of wartime life in the Coventry bombings and on a Cornish farm were realistic and compelling’ Vivien Brown

      ‘A story that I will remember for a long time to come’ Shirley, Goodreads Reviewer

      ‘Loved every minute of this hard to put down book … highly recommend putting this on your reading list – especially if you love historical fiction and WWII’ Roxane, Goodreads

      ‘A must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction (especially World War II fiction) or romance’ Kindred Connection Reviews

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