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ISBN: 0008433968

ISBN13: 9780008433963

The Forgotten Orphan

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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

Customer Reviews

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Everyone is worthy of love

THE FORGOTTEN ORPHAN by Glynis Peters Maisie Reynolds was abandoned at Holly Bush Orphanage, along with her twin brother Jack, when they were 4. Jack gets adopted, but Maisie does not. She lives at the orphanage all of her life, never receiving any love or compassion. World War II breaks out and causes some havoc at the orphanage, Maisie finds herself thrust into a position of authority for the orphanage because if she doesn't, no one else will. Maisie manages to get the remaining children adopted out and waits anxiously for the incoming injured soldiers to arrive, as Holly Bush becomes a hospital for the wounded men. Charlie and Joyce are Maisie's only friends. They encourage her to go to a few dances with them, so she will have some semblance of normality in her life. She accidentally meets Harry Cameron (Cam) and tentatively falls in love. From all of her life experiences, she feels she is not worthy of Cam's or anyone's love. Highly recommend. Maisie is a delightful character, your life will be a little richer, for knowing Maisie. Sincerest thanks to #netgalley for the complimentary copy of #theforgottenorphan I was under no obligation to post a review.
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