The Orphan Thief

· HarperCollins UK
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About this eBook

From the internationally bestselling author of The Secret Orphan, a must-read for fans of My Name is Eva

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?

This is a sweeping historical romance filled with hope and resilience, perfect for readers of Christina Baker Kline, Soraya M. Lane and Shirley Dickson.

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5.0
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Renola Underwood
19 September 2023
What a beautiful story,absolutely enjoyed it.
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About the author

Glynis Peters is a British author. She lives by the sea in Essex with her husband of forty-plus years. They have three adult children, and Glynis is a retired NHS nurse.

When not writing she enjoys fishing with her husband, cross-stitch, and playing with her granddaughters who live nearby. Her son lives with his family in Vancouver, Canada, and Glynis loves nothing more than visiting them.

Her first WWII historical novel is the USA Today and Globe & Mail bestseller, The Secret Orphan.

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