The Forgotten Orphan, Glynis Peters
The Forgotten Orphan, Glynis Peters
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The Forgotten Orphan

Author: Glynis Peters

Narrator: Julie Teal

Unabridged: 9 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/01/2020


Synopsis

From the internationally bestselling author of ‘A book…Excellent writing and I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves historical fiction’ Lisa Readers are loving : 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. ‘Absolutely fantastic…’ Brid ‘…what an inspirational story’ Booklover Bev ‘Just finished and just felt love and tears for all Maisie went through…’ Patricia ‘So emotional, so moving, ’ Abby ‘A must read…The writing is smooth and the plot never ceases to surprise the reader. ’ Martha ‘…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 ’ Susan ‘I love when a book 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 thosethat 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,’ Reader review

About Glynis Peters

Glynis Peters is a British author and writes WWII historical romance novels. She lives by the sea in Essex with her husband of forty-plus years, they have three adult children, and four grandchildren. Glynis is a retired NHS nurse. When not writing she enjoys time out with her husband and family, card-making and walking Harry their lively Cockapoo. Her son lives with his family in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, hence the Canadian heroes and characters in her books.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren

Maisie Reynolds was abandoned at Holly Bush Orphanage in Southampton when she was about four years old and with her twin brother Jack. Left in the care of Matron Gloria Mason, Maisie had a miserable childhood, while other children were adopted including her own brother she was always over looked and......more

Goodreads review by Louise

Maisie Reynolds was abandoned when she was little, separated from her twin brother and forced to grow up in Holly Bush Orphanage. The world was at war and Hitler's devastating bombs were getting closer. Fate had other plans for Maisie and a secret from her past changes everything. When she meets Can......more

Wow I just finished reading The forgotten Orphan by Glynis Peters and what an amazing book this is. When Masie Reynolds was small, she arrived at the Holly Bush Orphanage with her twin brother Jack. In time she watched the other kids get adopted and even her brother Jack got a new family of his own.......more


Quotes

Readers LOVE : ‘Keeps you wanting to read ’ Lisa, Goodreads ‘The and most beautiful book ’ Brid, Netgalley ‘Simply ’ 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