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The Orphans Letters (The Red Cross Orphans, Book 2)

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Orphans Letters (The Red Cross Orphans, Book 2)

Contributors:

By (Author) Glynis Peters

ISBN:

9780008492410

Series Number:

Book 2

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers

Imprint:

One More Chapter

Publication Date:

5th July 2023

UK Publication Date:

8th December 2022

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Saga fiction (family / generational sagas)
Historical romance
Narrative theme: Coming of age
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss

Dewey:

823.92

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

384

Dimensions:

Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm

Weight:

250g

Description

The USA Today and Globe & Mail Canadian bestseller is back with a brand new gripping and heartfelt historical novel!
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but does nothing to heal the pain of spending every minute waiting to hear the worst

As the Second World War rages on, nurse Kitty Pattisons life takes a nomadic turn as her work with the Red Cross sees her traversing the country, moving from post to post.

With her best friends Jo and Trixie also scattered across the UK, and her soldier sweetheart Michael off on the continent undertaking medical missions he cant discuss, the war takes its toll and long days are followed by sleepless nights interrupted only by nightmares of what shes seen on the wards.

Now, Kittys hopes rise and fall with the arrival of the post the only thing that keeps her connected to her aunt and uncle, her dear friends, and her Michael and every moment spent with those she loves is held dear, because each one could be the last

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.

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