The Forgotten Orphan
Written by Glynis Peters
Narrated by Julie Teal
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
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.
Readers are loving The Forgotten Orphan:‘Absolutely fantastic…Boy I wasn't disappointed’ Brid
‘Breathtaking…what an inspirational story’ Booklover Bev
‘Just finished The Forgotten Orphan and just felt love and tears for all Maisie went through…love this author’ Patricia
‘So emotional, so moving, my heart hurt reading it’ Abby
‘A must read…The writing is smooth and the plot never ceases to surprise the reader. I didn’t want this book to end’ Martha
‘You certainly won’t forget reading it…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 tears’ Susan
‘I love when a book draws you into the story 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 those deep heartbreaking moments that 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, a hug within a book’ Reader review
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.
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What our readers think
Readers find this title to be a very emotional and beautifully written historical fiction. The main character, Maisie, is admired for her strong will and perseverance. The book is praised for its powerful storytelling and a beautiful love story set in World War 2. Fans of historical fiction will love this book.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Maisie the main character is very likeable and good natured but wasn't going anywhere , the narrator makes Cam sounds more like Australian than Canadian
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The more I read historical fiction, the more I like it. This was a very emotional story that was very beautifully written. To think that it’s actually quite possible that someone lived through a life similar to this brings tears to my eyes. I found myself experiencing some very powerful feelings throughout this very moving book. Maisie, the main character was so very strong willed and selfless, not allowing anyone or anything get her down, no matter how much kept getting thrown at her, and I truly admired her perseverance. What an absolutely amazing story! If you’re a fan of historical fiction with a beautiful love story, this is surely a book you must add to your collection. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book! Loved the characters ! World War 2 fiction at its finest
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5It just wasn’t that exciting. I was expecting a lot more from the book.