The Tuscan Orphan
- Author Siobhan Daiko
- Narrator Stephanie Cannon
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 14 November 2023
- Run Time 8 hours and 9 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: mashup, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues.
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What to expect
A heartbreaking and immersive historical novel from bestseller Siobhan Daiko
1944 - When an air raid strikes the hospital she’s been working in, Carrie’s life irrevocably changes. But as a nurse in the middle of wartime, she has no time to grieve, as she has too many people relying on her.
For resistance fighter, Vito, nothing is more important than seeking vengeance for the atrocities his fellow comrades have suffered. But when he liberates a convent, finding a group of Jewish children in hiding, he suddenly has even more to fight for.
Little Mimi is injured, scared and alone. Together Carrie and Vito vow to find her parents, a loving home. But under the shadow of war, is it wise to make promises you’re not sure you can keep?
A powerful story of the strength of the human spirit that will delight fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and Rhys Bowen
Praise for Siobhan Daiko:
A beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won’t want to put down’ Ann Bennett
’I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and intrigue’ Angela Petch
'...like meeting an old, dear friend after a long absence. What a poignant, emotional, thoroughly enjoyable read this was! ... such beautiful prose and such a brilliant story that completely transported me.' Renita D'Silva
‘An exciting, impeccably-researched wartime adventure with lots of heart ... the perfect mixture of tragedy and happiness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
A poignant and emotionally charged novel that explores the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity and I was hooked from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
'So much heartache but alongside this the love of the people who did so much in WWII' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘A powerful historical novel that I just could not put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
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