The Orphan Thief
Published on 23. January 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-00-838490-6 (ISBN)
Description
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?
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?
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: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
342 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-838490-6 (9780008384906)
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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.