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An Orphan’s War
- Author
- Molly Green
- Narrator
- Julie Masey
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 3 May 2018
- Run Time
- 11 hours 39 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
War rages, but the women and children of Liverpool’s Dr Barnardo’s Home cannot give up hope.
LIVERPOOL, 1940
When her childhood sweetheart Johnny is killed in action, Maxine Grey loses more than her husband – she loses her best friend. Desperate to make a difference in this awful war, Maxine takes a nursing job at London’s St Thomas’s Hospital.
A BROKEN HEART
Maxine takes comfort in the attentions of a handsome surgeon, but Edwin Blake might not be all he seems. And as the Blitz descends on the capital, Maxine returns to Liverpool heartbroken and surrounded by the threat of scandal.
A BRAVE SPIRIT
When offered a job at a Dr Barnardo’s orphanage, Maxine hopes this is the second chance she has been looking for. And one little boy in particular helps her to realise that she needs the orphans just as much as they need her…
A gripping story of love, friendship and hope in the darkest of places, perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Katie Flynn.
Praise for An Orphan's War'I loved this book – the author is a great storyteller and the words flew from the pages' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The most heartfelt book I have read in a long time… I can guarantee who ever reads this will be touched by it' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The twists in this story just keep coming' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The story is excellent and I shall definitely look for the other books that Molly Green has written' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Engaging on many levels… I found this story-line even better than that belonging to the first book in this series.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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Authors and reviewers LOVE Molly Green!
‘Molly Green creates realistic characters and situations that keep you turning the pages.’ Katie Fforde
'A moving, gripping story’ Kitty Neale
‘Redolent of wartime Britain and brimming with heartfelt stories from several characters, Molly Green's sure-footed novel shows just how challenging it was to find love and a place to call home in the dark days of the war.’ Terri Fleming
‘A lovely, heartfelt, warming slice of saga fiction … an engaging, generous read.’ Liz Robinson, LoveReading
‘A gripping read’ My Weekly
‘Meticulously researched … An engrossing story, with a strong, likeable female protagonist facing issues we still face today.’ Historical Novel Society Magazine
‘Memorable characters, a well written, plausible plot and very good descriptions of the time and place.’ Discovering Diamonds Blog
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Details
- Author
- Molly Green
- Narrator
- Julie Masey
- Duration
- 11 hours 39 minutes
- Release Date
- 3 May 2018
- ISBN
- 9780008238995
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Historical romance, Historical fiction, Second World War fiction, Romance in uniform, Family saga / generational saga fiction, Fiction based on or inspired by true events
Synopsis
Bestselling historical fiction author Molly Green is back with her most engrossing, heartfelt World War Two saga yet! Preorder The Wartime Librarian's Secret now! War rages, but the women and children of Liverpool’s Dr Barnardo’s Home cannot give up hope. LIVERPOOL, 1940 When her childhood sweetheart Johnny is killed in action, Maxine Grey loses more than her husband – she loses her best friend. Desperate to make a difference in this awful war, Maxine takes a nursing job at London’s St Thomas’s Hospital. A BROKEN HEART Maxine takes comfort in the attentions of a handsome surgeon, but Edwin Blake might not be all he seems. And as the Blitz descends on the capital, Maxine returns to Liverpool heartbroken and surrounded by the threat of scandal. A BRAVE SPIRIT When offered a job at a Dr Barnardo’s orphanage, Maxine hopes this is the second chance she has been looking for. And one little boy in particular helps her to realise that she needs the orphans just as much as they need her… A gripping story of love, friendship and hope in the darkest of places, perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Katie Flynn. Praise for An Orphan's War 'I loved this book – the author is a great storyteller and the words flew from the pages' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The most heartfelt book I have read in a long time… I can guarantee who ever reads this will be touched by it' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The twists in this story just keep coming' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The story is excellent and I shall definitely look for the other books that Molly Green has written' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Engaging on many levels… I found this story-line even better than that belonging to the first book in this series.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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