Flora and Grace: Poignant and uplifting bestseller from the Queen of Saga Writing
Mar 2013 · Hachette UK
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The Second World War - a mother must make a heart-breaking sacrifice in order to save her child...
'Maureen Lee weaves intrigue, love and warmth into every page' MY WEEKLY
'A fine writer' EVENING TELEGRAPH
1944. It is spring, late morning, when Flora's life changes for ever. She is standing on a platform in the Swiss mountains, watching as a cattle train draws near. From within the wooden trucks she can hear human voices - groaning, pleading and desperate.
Horrified, she begins to run alongside the train, frantically trying to help. But as the train picks up speed, a filthy bundle of rags is thrust through the slats and into her arms - 'Take him. His name is Simon.'
Flora stands on the platform, a baby boy cradled against her. And although everything looks exactly as it did moments before, nothing will ever be the same again.
Sunday Times bestseller Maureen Lee has written a powerful, moving story of war, motherhood and love.
'Maureen Lee weaves intrigue, love and warmth into every page' MY WEEKLY
'A fine writer' EVENING TELEGRAPH
1944. It is spring, late morning, when Flora's life changes for ever. She is standing on a platform in the Swiss mountains, watching as a cattle train draws near. From within the wooden trucks she can hear human voices - groaning, pleading and desperate.
Horrified, she begins to run alongside the train, frantically trying to help. But as the train picks up speed, a filthy bundle of rags is thrust through the slats and into her arms - 'Take him. His name is Simon.'
Flora stands on the platform, a baby boy cradled against her. And although everything looks exactly as it did moments before, nothing will ever be the same again.
Sunday Times bestseller Maureen Lee has written a powerful, moving story of war, motherhood and love.
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4.7
16 reviews
Nik Andrews
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May 24, 2013
I enjoyed the book but it's not up to the usual standard. Strange storyline. Everyone cross because a girl was handed a baby she no doubtfully saved. Weird.
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barbara coles
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May 12, 2013
I couldn't put it down I even missed meals to read it
1 person found this review helpful
Samantha Porteous
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November 20, 2016
Another fantastic Maureen Lee!
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About the author
Maureen Lee was born in Liverpool and had numerous short stories published and a play professionally staged before her first novel was published. Her award-winning novels earned her many fans and she was a regular SUNDAY TIMES top ten bestseller. Her novel DANCING IN THE DARK won the RNA Award. Maureen Lee lived in Colchester with her family until she passed away in 2020.
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