- Blurb -
' Molly Green creates realistic characters and situations that keep you turning the pages' Katie Fforde, Sunday Times bestseller ' A moving, gripping story set during WW2' Kitty Neale, Sunday Times bestseller Britain, 1943 Ronnie Linfoot may be the youngest of three sisters, but she' s determined to do her bit. . . Against her strict mother' s wishes, Ronnie signs up to join the Grand Union Canal Company, where she' ll be working on a narrowboat taking critical supplies between London and Birmingham. But with no experience on the waterways, she must learn the ropes quickly. She' s facing dreadful weather, long days, and rough living conditions. At least she isn' t on her own. In the toughest times, will Ronnie and her fellow trainees pull together? For even in the darkest days of war, hope and friendship can see you through. . . An uplifting tale of courage and camaraderie, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Elaine Everest.
- Reviews -
PRAISE FOR MOLLY GREEN' Molly Green creates realistic characters and situations that keep you turning the pages. ' Katie Fforde' A moving, gripping story set during WW2, of a woman' s dedication to the orphans in her care and her heart wrenching love. ' Kitty Neale' Redolent of wartime Britain and brimming with heartfelt stories from several characters, Molly Green' s 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 Fleming' A lovely, heartfelt, warming slice of saga fiction . . . There is a gentleness to the writing as it walks some difficult paths, ensuring AN ORPHAN' S WAR is an engaging, generous read. ' Liz Robinson, LoveReading' A gripping read' My Weekly' Meticulously researched and brings into focus the sterling work of the women of the ATA . . . An engrossing story, with a strong, likeable female protagonist facing issues we still face today. ' Historical Novel Society Magazine' Memorable characters, a well written, plausible plot and very good descriptions of the time and place. The scenes and details of Dr Barnardo' s 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
- Author Bio -
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.
- Full Details -
Status: | Indent title, imported to order |
ISBN-13: | 9780008332501 |
Published: | 18 Mar 2021 |
Published In: | United Kingdom |
Imprint: | Avon Books UK |
Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Format: | Paperback |
Height: | 198mm |
Width: | 129mm |
Spine: | 28mm |
Weight: | 310g |
Pages: | 448 |
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