An Orphan's Wish
$33.81
- Paperback
496 pages
- Release Date
21 December 2024
Summary
A moving saga tale of identity and family history for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Clarke.
1949, London. In the aftermath of the war, Angie Westwood thinks the hard times are behind her. But when her cousin, Jane, dies of heart failure at the tender age of twenty, leaving a three-year-old son and an unresolved mystery over his father’s identity, her life changes beyond all expectations.
Angie immediately adopts Danny and decides to bring him up as her own, but she is torn bet…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781405940634 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1405940638 |
| Author: | Beryl Matthews |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 496 |
| Release Date: | 21 December 2024 |
| Weight: | 343g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 30mm |
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Critics Review
‘A heartwarming and uplifting tale, much like the author’s own experience’ * Daily Express *‘Catherine Cookson fans will love this’ * Woman’s Own *‘A winner … Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page’ * Billy Hopkins, author of OUR KID *
About The Author
Beryl Matthews
Beryl Matthews is the beloved and bestselling author of The Winter Child (previously The Open Door), The Orphan of Farthing Street (previously One Step at a Time), Her Mother’s Daughter (previously A Time of Peace) and The Spitfire Sweetheart (previously Wings of the Morning).
She grew up in a family of avid readers and writes from experience. Amongst other jobs, she has worked at an aircraft factory and as a credit controller.
Beryl published her first book at the age of 71 after joining a writers’ group and has since written over twenty novels. Her hobbies include travelling, swimming and golf, but writing is her first and foremost joy.
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