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Orphan Train Escape
- Author
- Rachel Wesson
- Narrator
- Ruth Urquhart
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 29 March 2019
- Run Time
- 5 hours 58 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Her priest sends her as an outplacement agent on the orphan trains that run from New York to out west.
With almost forty orphans under her care, she's relieved that fellow and more experienced outplacement agent Carl Watson, is there to guide her. But Carl is dealing with his own trauma and finds it difficult to handle the pain the orphans are dealing with.
Through tears and laughter, everyone on the orphan train has a lesson to teach about love, life, and loyalty. And Bridget finds a new, unexpected calling. Every child deserves a happy home and Bridget is determined to do whatever it takes to ensure that happens. No matter what the cost . . .
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Details
- Author
- Rachel Wesson
- Narrator
- Ruth Urquhart
- Duration
- 5 hours 58 minutes
- Release Date
- 29 March 2019
- ISBN
- 9781977347800
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Historical fiction, Generational sagas
Synopsis
Bridget Collins is in dire straits—she needs to get out of New York, fast. With two young siblings under her wing, her options are limited.Her priest sends her as an outplacement agent on the orphan trains that run from New York to out west.With almost forty orphans under her care, she's relieved that fellow and more experienced outplacement agent Carl Watson, is there to guide her. But Carl is dealing with his own trauma and finds it difficult to handle the pain the orphans are dealing with.Through tears and laughter, everyone on the orphan train has a lesson to teach about love, life, and loyalty. And Bridget finds a new, unexpected calling. Every child deserves a happy home and Bridget is determined to do whatever it takes to ensure that happens. No matter what the cost . . .
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