The Orphan Thief
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Orphan Thief
By (Author) Glynis Peters
HarperCollins Publishers
One More Chapter
20th January 2020
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
Historical romance
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
400
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
270g
Description
From the international bestselling author of The Secret Orphan
When all seems lost
As Hitlers bombs rain down on a battered and beleaguered Britain, Ruby Shadwell is dealt the most devastating blow her entire family lost during the Coventry Blitz.
Hope still survives
Alone and with the city in chaos, Ruby is determined to survive this war and rebuild her life. And a chance encounter with street urchin Tommy gives Ruby just the chance she needs
And love will overcome.
Because Tommy brings with him Canadian Sergeant Jean-Paul Clayton. Jean-Paul is drawn to Ruby and wants to help her, but Ruby cannot bear another loss.
Can love bloom amidst the ruins Or will the war take Rubys last chance at happiness too
Reviews
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.
