An Orphan's War

By Molly Green

Book Overview

Bestselling historical fiction author Molly Green is back with her most engrossing, heartfelt World War Two saga yet Preorder The Wartime Librarian's Secret now

War rages, but the women and children of Liverpool's Dr Barnardo's Home cannot give up hope.

LIVERPOOL, 1940

When her childhood sweetheart Johnny is killed in action, Maxine Grey loses more than her husband - she loses her best friend. Desperate to make a difference in this awful war, Maxine takes a nursing job at London's St Thomas's Hospital.

A BROKEN HEART

Maxine takes comfort in the attentions of a handsome surgeon, but Edwin Blake might not be all he seems. And as the Blitz descends on the capital, Maxine returns to Liverpool heartbroken and surrounded by the threat of scandal.

A BRAVE SPIRIT

When offered a job at a Dr Barnardo's orphanage, Maxine hopes this is the second chance she has been looking for. And one little boy in particular helps her to realise that she needs the orphans just as much as they need her...

A gripping story of love, friendship and hope in the darkest of places, perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Katie Flynn.

Praise for An Orphan's War

'I loved this book - the author is a great storyteller and the words flew from the pages' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The most heartfelt book I have read in a long time... I can guarantee who ever reads this will be touched by it' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The twists in this story just keep coming' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The story is excellent and I shall definitely look for the other books that Molly Green has written' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Engaging on many levels... I found this story-line even better than that belonging to the first book in this series.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0008238979
• ISBN13: 9780008238971
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Liverpool during world war ll

This second part of the story takes place in Liverpool London. Maxine Grey, loses her Husband Johnny ..but he's more than just her husband..he's her best friend...that she grew up with ...and hung around with..when they were both very young. Now that the War has taken the love of her life...and she is sad, alone, She desperately wants a fresh start..and to make a difference in this horrible war ! And to use her training as a Nurse. She takes a Nursing job at St. Thomas Hospital in London. She is there only awhile...when a very handsome surgeon , Edwin ..seeks her out, and gives her his attentions, with lunches, dinners, plays. Expensive get aways...But all doesn't go well between them...after some time....when Maxine is at the most difficult part of her young life and her and Edwins Relationship....she finds out the TRUE Edwin...and he's NOTHING at all ...like he portrays. She is Shocked and devastated to learn about his Real life...That she Could Never Ever Fit into !!! Maxine returns to Liverpool...heartbroken...and at all costs to her life and her Familys ...trying to Avoid a Scandal..by leaving her much liked job at St. Thomas Hospital and the friends and the last part of her internship...before she is officially pinned a Nurse. After picking up the pieces of her life....many months later...she is offered a Job at Dr. Barnardo's Orphanage. Maxine Hope's this is the second chance she's been looking for ...to move on with her life..and to help the orphans. Little does she realize that the children need her as much as she needs them. A Great story..full of love and friendship, and hope at the darkest of times ! Excellent read !! Absolutely 5 stars great !!! Can't wait for the 3rd book to come ...An Orphans Wish !!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟