The Orphan Thief, Glynis Peters
The Orphan Thief, Glynis Peters
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The Orphan Thief

Author: Glynis Peters

Narrator: Stephanie Beattie

Unabridged: 8 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/28/2019

Synopsis

From the international bestselling author of 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?

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 Louise on November 22, 2019

Set in Coventry, England during World War II. Ruby was just sixteen years old when the Germans bombed her neighbourhood and killed her family. She is forced to break into other peoples homes to find herself something to eat. She spends her days picking up items left after homes and businesses had be......more

Goodreads review by Mark on November 29, 2019

Historical World War 2 Fiction, the hardship of the blitz and a blossoming love story – that’s what drew me to this book. Author Glynis Peters is a historical romance author and has previously been shortlisted for the Festival of Romance New Talent Award (UK) in 2014. This story follows the life of t......more

Goodreads review by WonderfulWorlds on November 30, 2019

To be honest I found the plot thin and the characters were undeveloped. The style of dialogue did not match the times that the book was set in at all. Very disappointing.......more

Goodreads review by Deanne on July 09, 2020

It's fascinating to travel through yesteryear through books. This one too me through Britain as a 16 year old girl fights for survival after her whole family is killed by bombs during ww11. Published November 28th 2019 by One More Chapter I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you. All op......more

Goodreads review by Sandy on March 08, 2020

Although this book dealt with World War II Europe, which I normally really enjoying reading about, this book just didn’t hold my interest. There were way too many coincidences that were not exactly believable. Someone else suggested that it was like a Hallmark movie and I agree. The book was definit......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

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