The Oceans Between Us The Oceans Between Us

The Oceans Between Us

A gripping and heartwrenching novel of a mother's search for her lost child during WW2

    • 4.4 • 326 Ratings
    • $2.99

Publisher Description

A MOTHER FIGHTS TO FIND HER SON. A CHILD BATTLES FOR SURVIVAL.

Inspired by the heartrending true events behind Ten Pound Poms, t
his riveting novel is for readers of Lisa Wingate, Martha Hall Kelly, Kathryn Hughes, and Lesley Pearse.

'A warm-hearted tale of love, loss and indefatigable human spirit' Kathryn Hughes

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Such a poignant story'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Beautifully told, heart-wrenching tale'
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A woman is found wandering injured in London after an air raid. She remembers nothing of who she is. Only that she has lost something very precious.

As the little boy waits in the orphanage, he hopes his mother will return. But then he finds himself on board a ship bound for Australia, the promise of a golden life ahead, and wonders: how will she find him in a land across the oceans?

In Perth, a lonely wife takes in the orphaned child. But then she discovers the secret of his past. Should she keep quiet? Or tell the truth and risk losing the boy who has become her life?

This magnificent, moving novel, set in London and Australia, is testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of love.
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Readers worldwide have fallen in love with The Oceans Between Us...
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'wonderful'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'a real page turner with excellent historical research and attention to detail'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'powerful'

'A heartrending story' Jane Corry
'A mother's loss and a son's courage... A heartrending story that spans the world' Diney Costeloe

'A beautiful tale of a mother's love... Full of emotion, heart, joy and sorrow' Emma's Bookish Corner
'Heart-wrenching debut novel. A story based on actual events which will have you glued to the pages' Waggy Tales
'It has opened my eyes to the injustice done to so many' Shas's Book Blog
'I flew through this emotional book. I raged at just what some had to endure. But I also felt their bravery in finding justice for all children who suffered.' Between My Lines

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2019
March 21
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
352
Pages
PUBLISHER
Headline
SELLER
Hachette Digital, Inc.
SIZE
1.3
MB

Customer Reviews

Bmks999 ,

Great book

This book was a great read.

PYB126 ,

Great read

A truly touching story of a family torn apart. Strength & perseverance kept them going through the years….

bestofbetty ,

The ocean between us

I was very disappointed that you had molly die before they had time to spend together, and that jack couldn’t fulfill his wish to Sam

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