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The USA Today bestseller This is a stunning and memorable page-turner of love, loss and resilience for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz Don’t miss The Red Cross Orphans, the brand new historical novel from Glynis Peters coming in November 2021 Keep her secret Keep her safe On the 14th November 1940, Hitler’s bombs rain down on Coventry. From the rubble of a bombed-out family home, a young girl is saved… As the Nazis’ relentless bombs fall during the Blitz of Coventry, six-year-old Rose Sherbourne finds herself orphaned and under the guardianship of a Cornish farmer's daughter, Elenor Cardew.Elenor knows that the only way to protect spirited Rose is to leave the city and make a new life for themselves away from harm. But soon Elenor discovers that Hitler’s firestorm is not the only thing she must fear when she learns a devastating secret about Rose…With Rose’s life in imminent danger, Elenor turns to the only person she can trust to keep the deadly secret, heroic Canadian pilot, Jackson St John. And amidst the destruction of war, an unlikely romance blossoms as they find a way to protect the child they have both grown to love…and each other.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 WWII … Loved it’ Amanda, Netgalley
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From the internationally bestselling author of The Secret Orphan A world at war A secret from her past A chance to be together… ‘A book full of emotion, secrets, hope and love…Excellent writing and I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves historical fiction’ Lisa A moving and compelling historical novel about love, second chances and resilience in the darkest of times. Southampton 1940 Abandoned when she was tiny, Maisie Reynolds was separated from her twin brother and forced to grow up in Holly Bush orphanage – a place where she has never known love or kindness.But with the world at war and Hitler’s devastating bombs coming ever closer, fate has other plans for Maisie and a secret from her past changes everything.When she meets handsome Canadian paratrooper, Cam, Maisie learns that love might not be lost to her after all – but not before her past life and D Day bring a tragic twist to her happiness.Readers are loving The Forgotten Orphan:‘Absolutely fantastic…Boy I wasn't disappointed’ Brid‘Breathtaking…what an inspirational story’ Booklover Bev‘Just finished The Forgotten Orphan and just felt love and tears for all Maisie went through…love this author’ Patricia‘So emotional, so moving, my heart hurt reading it’ Abby‘A must read…The writing is smooth and the plot never ceases to surprise the reader. I didn’t want this book to end’ Martha‘You certainly won’t forget reading it…I confess it’s the first book I have read by Glynis Peters but be reassured it won’t be the last’ Elaine‘Be prepared for tears’ Susan‘I love when a book draws you into the story and it feels like you are living it with them’ Jacqueline‘I've read many historical fiction novels and this was one of the kindest ones for my heart, but it also kept those deep heartbreaking moments that make WWII novels so memorable’ Ines‘If you love Ellie Dean and Kitty Neale…It’s like sticky toffee pudding on a cold winters day, a hug within a book’ Reader review
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From the international bestselling author of The Secret Orphan When all seems lost… As Hitler’s bombs rain down on a battered and beleaguered Britain, Ruby Shadwell is dealt the most devastating blow – her entire family lost during the Coventry Blitz. Hope still survives… Alone and with the city in chaos, Ruby is determined to survive this war and rebuild her life. And a chance encounter with street urchin Tommy gives Ruby just the chance she needs… And love will overcome. Because Tommy brings with him Canadian Sergeant Jean-Paul Clayton. Jean-Paul is drawn to Ruby and wants to help her, but Ruby cannot bear another loss.Can love bloom amidst the ruins? Or will the war take Ruby’s last chance at happiness too?
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From the internationally bestselling author of The Secret Orphan comes her brand new unputdownable historical fiction novel! A journey into war, but not one she’ll take alone… Orphan Kitty Pattison is young, naïve and ready to do her bit for the war effort when she volunteers with the Red Cross and pledges to help those most in need. It’s one of the most nerve-wracking moments of her life, but then she meets fellow volunteers Joan Norfolk and Trixie Dunn, and a bond of friendship is forged in the fire of life on the wards during the Blitz.Days are spent nursing injured soldiers back to life and nights are spent anticipating bombs falling from the sky and then trawling through the wreckage to save who she can, but the light and laughter she finds with Jo and Trix see Kitty through the darkest hours.And when Kitty starts growing closer to handsome Canadian doctor Michael McCarthy, it’s her friends who help her to find the courage to realise that no matter what has happened or what is to come, we all deserve love… This stunning new historical novel from the internationally bestselling The Secret Orphan takes readers on an emotional journey and follows in the footsteps of the brave women who volunteered with the Red Cross during the Second World War. Readers LOVE The Red Cross Orphans:‘Wow, what a page turner. Just loved this book, sleep was unimportant whilst reading it’ Elaine‘Make sure you have lots of tissues handy as I sobbed most of the way through it’ Karyn‘A marvellous historical novel set during World War II on the home front. I was completely consumed’ Julia‘The incredibly drawn background of a country at war, rich with historical detail, this book is definitely a must read for fans of World War Two fiction – or, indeed, those who adore a great love story’ Jane‘First time reading this author and what an outstandingly poignant tale’ Jeanie‘What an emotional book…I felt like I was actually in the storyline’ Angela
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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…
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The USA Today and Globe & Mail Canadian bestseller is back with a brand new gripping and heartfelt historical novel! Could the shifting winds of change finally carry Kitty home? After five long years of endless warfare, Red Cross nurse Kitty Pattison has seen her share of heartbreak and loss. And now, with her beloved fiancé Dr Michael McCarthy recuperating from a head injury across the ocean in Canada, and her dear friends Trixie and Jo scattered to the four corners of the war effort, it’s harder than ever to battle through the heavy-hearted moments that mark the passing days.But as she tends to the lost and wounded, Kitty finds a resilience of spirit within herself she never thought imaginable. Because with everything the war has taken from her, it has also given her a conviction that it can never destroy the things that really matter in life – love, friendship, and hope.
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The final installment in The Red Cross Orphans series from the Globe & Mail bestselling author! When the war is over, what will remain? With six hard years of war behind her, former nurse Kitty McCarthy should be facing a bright future. But her husband Michael shatters her peace in an instant when he tells her he feels hemmed in by Britain, and wants to return to the wide-open plains of the Canadian west. Before she can process this life-changing news, Michael is gone.It’s not long before Kitty finds herself in the air and on her way to an unknown land. But what begins as a journey to reclaim her husband and restore her marriage, soon becomes a journey to find herself, and this new, liberated and adventurous version of Kitty is like nothing she could have imagined…Readers LOVE The Orphan’s Last Goodbye:'This is a book that captured my interest from the very beginning to the very end.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what an ending to this series. ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly touching read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my, that was so sad yet happy at the same time. This book was so worth the wait!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The ending was fantastic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'A thrilling end to Kitty's story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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In the darkness of war, light shines from the pages of a book… For as long as Alice Carmichael can remember, the only thing she’s been able to count on is the written word. The war may have taken everything from her, but the stories she cherishes provide solace and escape into a world that is more hopeful than 1942 England.So when Alice finds herself at the mercy and kindness of strangers, miles from everything she’s ever known, it’s little surprise that books become her purpose.Now, Alice must channel the courage of her favourite heroines to risk everything for her country. Because it’s only in writing her own story that Alice can seize the destiny her beloved books have taught her she deserves…
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The final installment in The Red Cross Orphans series from the Globe & Mail bestselling author!
Orphan’s Mission
A BRAND NEW tale of wartime bravery from Glynis Peters for 2026
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
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A BRAND NEW WW2 page-turner of bravery, resistance and love found in the darkest times ❤️️ Inspired by true events!For fans of Fenella J. Miller, Kate Quinn and Alice G. May's The Resistance Girls.One girl’s courage. One deadly secret. One mission that changes everything 💥At sixteen, newly orphaned Lucy LeVine feels lost in war-torn Britain. Living under her stern grandmother’s roof, she longs for escape – and a chance to strike back at the enemy who killed her parents in France. So when a mysterious man offers to smuggle her into occupied territory in exchange for her help, Lucy grasps the dangerous opportunity.Once behind enemy lines, Lucy is placed with French-Canadian resistance fighter Guy Napolin and his determined band of operatives. But nothing in occupied France is simple. Trust is fragile, betrayal is rife, and whispers about her parents’ past follow her at every turn.As Lucy steps deeper into the shadows of resistance work, she must uncover who she truly is – and the secrets her parents died to protect. And soon she and Guy realise her mission is far more perilous, and far more personal, than either imagined.A gripping and emotionally uplifting story from bestselling author Glynis Peters. Perfect for fans of Jenna Ness, Ellie Curzon and AnneMarie Brear
Orphan’s Mission
A BRAND NEW tale of wartime bravery from Glynis Peters for 2026
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
139 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A BRAND NEW WW2 page-turner of bravery, resistance and love found in the darkest times ❤️️ Inspired by true events!For fans of Fenella J. Miller, Kate Quinn and Alice G. May's The Resistance Girls.One girl’s courage. One deadly secret. One mission that changes everything 💥At sixteen, newly orphaned Lucy LeVine feels lost in war-torn Britain. Living under her stern grandmother’s roof, she longs for escape – and a chance to strike back at the enemy who killed her parents in France. So when a mysterious man offers to smuggle her into occupied territory in exchange for her help, Lucy grasps the dangerous opportunity.Once behind enemy lines, Lucy is placed with French-Canadian resistance fighter Guy Napolin and his determined band of operatives. But nothing in occupied France is simple. Trust is fragile, betrayal is rife, and whispers about her parents’ past follow her at every turn.As Lucy steps deeper into the shadows of resistance work, she must uncover who she truly is – and the secrets her parents died to protect. And soon she and Guy realise her mission is far more perilous, and far more personal, than either imagined.A gripping and emotionally uplifting story from bestselling author Glynis Peters. Perfect for fans of Jenna Ness, Ellie Curzon and AnneMarie Brear
Orphan’s Mission
A BRAND NEW tale of wartime bravery from Glynis Peters for 2026
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
207 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A BRAND NEW WW2 page-turner of bravery, resistance and love found in the darkest times ❤️️ Inspired by true events!For fans of Fenella J. Miller, Kate Quinn and Alice G. May's The Resistance Girls.One girl’s courage. One deadly secret. One mission that changes everything 💥At sixteen, newly orphaned Lucy LeVine feels lost in war-torn Britain. Living under her stern grandmother’s roof, she longs for escape – and a chance to strike back at the enemy who killed her parents in France. So when a mysterious man offers to smuggle her into occupied territory in exchange for her help, Lucy grasps the dangerous opportunity.Once behind enemy lines, Lucy is placed with French-Canadian resistance fighter Guy Napolin and his determined band of operatives. But nothing in occupied France is simple. Trust is fragile, betrayal is rife, and whispers about her parents’ past follow her at every turn.As Lucy steps deeper into the shadows of resistance work, she must uncover who she truly is – and the secrets her parents died to protect. And soon she and Guy realise her mission is far more perilous, and far more personal, than either imagined.A gripping and emotionally uplifting story from bestselling author Glynis Peters. Perfect for fans of Jenna Ness, Ellie Curzon and AnneMarie Brear
Orphan’s Mission
A BRAND NEW tale of wartime bravery from Glynis Peters for 2026
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
347 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A BRAND NEW WW2 page-turner of bravery, resistance and love found in the darkest times ❤️️ Inspired by true events!For fans of Fenella J. Miller, Kate Quinn and Alice G. May's The Resistance Girls.One girl’s courage. One deadly secret. One mission that changes everything 💥At sixteen, newly orphaned Lucy LeVine feels lost in war-torn Britain. Living under her stern grandmother’s roof, she longs for escape – and a chance to strike back at the enemy who killed her parents in France. So when a mysterious man offers to smuggle her into occupied territory in exchange for her help, Lucy grasps the dangerous opportunity.Once behind enemy lines, Lucy is placed with French-Canadian resistance fighter Guy Napolin and his determined band of operatives. But nothing in occupied France is simple. Trust is fragile, betrayal is rife, and whispers about her parents’ past follow her at every turn.As Lucy steps deeper into the shadows of resistance work, she must uncover who she truly is – and the secrets her parents died to protect. And soon she and Guy realise her mission is far more perilous, and far more personal, than either imagined.A gripping and emotionally uplifting story from bestselling author Glynis Peters. Perfect for fans of Jenna Ness, Ellie Curzon and AnneMarie Brear