An Orphans War: One of the Best Historical Fiction Books You Will Read This Year

Description: An Orphans War by Molly Green Dont miss the new uplifting historical saga series from Molly Green, set at famous Bletchley Park: Summer Secrets at Bletchley Park - available to pre-order now! War rages, but the women and children of Liverpools Dr Barnardos Home cannot give up hope. A gripping saga about love and loss on the Home Front. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Dont miss the new uplifting historical saga series from Molly Green, set at famous Bletchley Park: Summer Secrets at Bletchley Park – available to pre-order now! War rages, but the women and children of Liverpools Dr Barnardos Home cannot give up hope. A gripping saga about love and loss on the Home Front. Liverpool, 1942.Maxine is haunted by the ghosts of a shameful past. She is unable to get close to her fellow staff at the Dr Barnados Orphanage where she works as a nurse, for fear they might uncover her secret. So Maxine finds a friend in an unexpected place: Peter, a six-year-old orphan with a secret of his own. Meanwhile, during Maxines visits to her family home, she encounters two men from her past, with very different outcomes. Crofton is a naval officer now, and their attraction is instant – but how can Rose be with him if she can never be honest? And then theres the father of her child, who rejected her when she was pregnant. Can Maxine ever come clean about her past? Author Biography Molly Green is a seasoned author of fiction and non-fiction. She has sold lipstick in a Denver store, modelled in Atlanta, assisted the UN Narcotics Director in Geneva, chauffeured a Swiss Gnome in Zurich, assisted a famous film producer in the UK, and cooked in a sanatorium in Germany. She now lives and writes in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Review PRAISE FOR MOLLY GREENMolly Green creates realistic characters and situations that keep you turning the pages. Katie FfordeA moving, gripping story set during WW2, of a womans dedication to the orphans in her care and her heart wrenching love. Kitty NealeRedolent of wartime Britain and brimming with heartfelt stories from several characters, Molly Greens sure-footed novel shows just how challenging it was to find love and a place to call home in the dark days of the war. Terri FlemingA lovely, heartfelt, warming slice of saga fiction … There is a gentleness to the writing as it walks some difficult paths, ensuring AN ORPHANS WAR is an engaging, generous read. Liz Robinson, LoveReadingA gripping read My WeeklyMemorable characters, a well written, plausible plot and very good descriptions of the time and place. The scenes and details of Dr Barnardos are especially interesting as the plight of orphans is rarely considered when we think of World War Two … We often forget the ordinary people surviving day-to-day back home. Discovering Diamonds Blog Promotional One of the best historical fiction books you will read this year Long Description Dont miss the new uplifting historical saga series from Molly Green, set at famous Bletchley Park: Summer Secrets at Bletchley Park - available to pre-order now! War rages, but the women and children of Liverpools Dr Barnardos Home cannot give up hope. A gripping saga about love and loss on the Home Front. LIVERPOOL, 1940 When her childhood sweetheart Johnny is killed in action, Maxine Grey loses more than her husband - she loses her best friend. Desperate to make a difference in this awful war, Maxine takes a nursing job at Londons St Thomass Hospital. A BROKEN HEART Maxine takes comfort in the attentions of a handsome surgeon, but Edwin Blake might not be all he seems. And as the Blitz descends on the capital, Maxine returns to Liverpool heartbroken and surrounded by the threat of scandal. A BRAVE SPIRIT When offered a job at a Dr Barnardos orphanage, Maxine hopes this is the second chance she has been looking for. And one little boy in particular helps her to realise that she needs the orphans just as much as they need her... A gripping story of love, friendship and hope in the darkest of places. Molly Green is an exciting new voice in saga fiction, perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Katie Flynn. Review Quote PRAISE FOR MOLLY GREEN A moving, gripping story set during WW2, of a womans dedication to the orphans in her care and her heart wrenching love for a RAF pilot. KITTY NEALE Promotional "Headline" One of the best historical fiction books you will read this year Feature One of the best historical fiction books you will read this year * Saga is a huge market and we are looking for another name on our list to complement Kitty Neale, whose 11 novels have sold almost 800,000 copies to date. * Idea conceived and worked up by the Avon team, following extensive market research. * USP: Dr Barnados gives this series a clear point of difference, with a strong brand recognition. The charity are fully supportive and have already opened their archives to the author. * Molly Green is the pseudonym of experienced writer Denise Barnes, who is happy to do events and publicity under this guise. * Series set in Liverpool - a city with strong retail links to Asda and Morrisons. * This is to be our seasonal saga - complementing Kittys books, and adding a point of difference to our 2017 Christmas line-up, helping to ease any crowding. * Well be creating a high quality look for this series, with evocative and seasonal imagery. * Publishing two books a year we will quickly build this into a seasonal brand. Competition: The River Maid;A Mothers Courage;The Little Angel;A Shilling for a Wife;The Tattooist of Auschwitz;The Sapphire Widow;orphan;in the snow. by;Dilly Court;Maggie Hope;Rosie Goodwin;Emma Hornby;Heather Morris;Dinah Jefferies;lucinda riley Description for Sales People Dont miss the new uplifting historical saga series from Molly Green, set at famous Bletchley Park: Summer Secrets at Bletchley Park - available to pre-order now! War rages, but the women and children of Liverpools Dr Barnardos Home cannot give up hope. A gripping saga about love and loss on the Home Front. Liverpool, 1942. Maxine is haunted by the ghosts of a shameful past. She is unable to get close to her fellow staff at the Dr Barnados Orphanage where she works as a nurse, for fear they might uncover her secret. So Maxine finds a friend in an unexpected place: Peter, a six-year-old orphan with a secret of his own. Meanwhile, during Maxines visits to her family home, she encounters two men from her past, with very different outcomes. Crofton is a naval officer now, and their attraction is instant - but how can Rose be with him if she can never be honest? And then theres the father of her child, who rejected her when she was pregnant. Can Maxine ever come clean about her past? Gold title * Saga is a huge market and we are looking for another name on our list to complement Kitty Neale, whose 11 novels have sold almost 800,000 copies to date. * Idea conceived and worked up by the Avon team, following extensive market research. * USP: Dr Barnados gives this series a clear point of difference, with a strong brand recognition. The charity are fully supportive and have already opened their archives to the author. * Molly Green is the pseudonym of experienced writer Denise Barnes, who is happy to do events and publicity under this guise. * Series set in Liverpool - a city with strong retail links to Asda and Morrisons. * This is to be our seasonal saga - complementing Kittys books, and adding a point of difference to our 2017 Christmas line-up, helping to ease any crowding. * Well be creating a high quality look for this series, with evocative and seasonal imagery. * Publishing two books a year we will quickly build this into a seasonal brand. Competition: The River Maid;A Mothers Courage;The Little Angel;A Shilling for a Wife;The Tattooist of Auschwitz;The Sapphire Widow;orphan;in the snow. by;Dilly Court;Maggie Hope;Rosie Goodwin;Emma Hornby;Heather Morris;Dinah Jefferies;lucinda riley Details ISBN0008238979 Author Molly Green Year 2018 ISBN-10 0008238979 ISBN-13 9780008238971 Format Paperback Imprint AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Pages 432 Subtitle One of the Best Historical Fiction Books You Will Read This Year DEWEY 823/.92 Language English Publication Date 2018-05-03 UK Release Date 2018-05-03 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780008238988 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-04-22 NZ Release Date 2018-04-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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