The Orphan’s Letters
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4.5 • 35 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher 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 Pattison’s 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 can’t discuss, the war takes its toll and long days are followed by sleepless nights interrupted only by nightmares of what she’s seen on the wards.
Now, Kitty’s 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
About the author
Glynis Peters is a British author. She lives by the sea in Essex with her husband of forty-plus years. They have three adult children, and Glynis is a retired NHS nurse.
When not writing she enjoys fishing with her husband, cross-stitch, and playing with her granddaughters who live nearby. Her son lives with his family in Vancouver, Canada, and Glynis loves nothing more than visiting them.
Her first WWII historical novel is the USA Today and Globe & Mail bestseller, The Secret Orphan.
Customer Reviews
Emotional, Enlightening,
The past comes alive on the pages of The Orphan's Letters. The author takes the reader back in time to various locations in England and Scotland giving glimpses of what it could have been at during WW2. I have heard stories from relatives similar to those told in The Orphan's Letters. How could I not read, learn and make sure to never forget the struggles of World War 2.
Kitty, a Red Cross nurse, is bounced around, going where ever she was needed. Soldiers, landing back in England and Scotland, were treated with care as they shared their stories. Her dedication to others puts her in danger on more than one occasion creating some real nail biting chapters. Trouble just seemed to follow her. When she is told of suspicions of treason she could not walk away. She is pulled into more danger, creating alliances. Thankfully I experienced it all from the safety of my home.
The Americans have arrived creating more problems. Innocence will be tested. Acceptance will be questioned. Old values will conflict with the realities of war. Unwed mothers and children of mixed race add to the struggles of war.
Kitty struggles to stay connected to Michael, her Canadian fiancee. Secret mission after secret mission have miles and miles apart with little to no communication. The reader gets a glimpse into the violence of war when Kitty joins Michael on mission to save soldiers. They are desperate to be together. They will sacrifice to be close.
I was gutted. I bawled like a baby. I became one of those family members getting a telegram. I have heard so many stories from family members. The Bombs. The Rations. The gas masks. The loss. Yet, it was The Orphan's Letters that really brought it home. So much unnecessary suffering. So many ramifications. Love does not conquer all.