The Forgotten Orphan
Will be published approx. on 4. May 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-00-843396-3 (ISBN)
Description
The USA Today Bestseller!
A world at war
A secret from her past
A chance to be together...
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
A world at war
A secret from her past
A chance to be together...
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
Reviews / Votes
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
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-843396-3 (9780008433963)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
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.
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.