The Forgotten Orphan

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From the internationally bestselling author of The Secret Orphan

A world at war
A secret from her past
A chance to be together
A book full of emotion, secrets, hope and loveExcellent writing and I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves historical fiction Lisa

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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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

Author Bio

Glynis Peters lives in the seaside town of Dovercourt~Harwich. In 2014 she was shortlisted for the Festival of Romance New Talent Award. When Glynis is not writing, she enjoys making greetings cards, Cross Stitch, fishing and looking after her gorgeous grandchildren. The Secret Orphan is her first WWII historical novel.