The Orphan's Garden

Reviews / Votes

Praise for Johanna Bell: 'Exactly the sort of saga I love - a heartwarming story of women discovering their inner strength . . . I couldn't put it down' * Vicki Beeby * 'This is a story that needed to be told . . . I love Johanna Bell from the bottom of my heart for giving a voice to the women who first made a way for me and countless others' * Penny Thorpe * 'Filled with richly drawn characters that leap from the page, and a plot that's so well researched and well written you will believe you are in the thick of wartime . . . A must-read for all saga fans' * Fiona Ford * 'I really enjoyed reading about Britain's first female police officers. A lot of research has gone into this book and it's all the richer and more readable for it' * Kate Thompson * 'Johanna Bell has hit the jackpot with this striking WW1 crime story. The author places the focus firmly on the girls' growth into independent members of society in a rapidly changing world. It's a heartening central message conveyed with verve and empathy and remains relevant to today's readers, both young and old' * Jenny Holmes * 'A well-researched and interesting story giving a great insight into early women's policing' * Anna Jacobs * 'I really did enjoy The Bobby Girls. It has a lovely warm feeling about it and is excellently written' * Maureen Lee * 'Written with warmth and compassion, the novel gives fascinating insights into the lives of three courageous young women' * Margaret Kaine * 'The author has researched the era and the theme very well. The characters stood out on the page and through their eyes you are transported back to a different age' * AnneMarie Brear *