The Lonely Orphan (Button Street Orphans)

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The emotional, heartrending story from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street and An Orphans Dream
Can he find a new family

Schoolboy Luke runs away to London, far from the abusive orphanage where he grew up. Desperate not to end up as a petty criminal, forced to beg for scraps on the street. Luke wanders the East End docks searching for honest employment and a morsel of food.

Longing to be a part of the close-knit community, Luke volunteers to work with the local doctor and his wife. Their welcoming home is all hes ever wished for. But not everyone wants the best for Luke and his new friends.

A dangerous man is looking for revenge, and Luke risks being pulled into the dark criminal underworld of the docks. Will he be forced to sacrifice the life hes built for himself in order to protect those hes grown to love

Readers love Cathy Sharp

A brilliant book! 5* Amazon reviewer

Enjoyed every page 5* Goodreads reviewer

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Readers love Cathy Sharp

Loved this book had me gripped waiting for the next page 5* Amazon reviewer

Another brilliant book 5* Amazon reviewer

A must read 5* Amazon reviewer

I could not put it down 5* Amazon reviewer

Keeps you captivated start to finish. 5* Goodreads reviewer

Absolutely brilliant 5* Goodreads reviewer

Author Bio

Cathy Sharp is happily married and lives with her husband in a small Cambridgeshire village. They like visiting Spain together and enjoy the benefits of sunshine and pleasant walks, while at home they love their garden and visiting the Norfolk seaside.