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The Orphan Sisters

By: Shirley Dickson
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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 1929: Four-year-old Etty and eight-year-old Dorothy are abandoned at Blakely Hall orphanage by their mother, never to see her again. With no other family to speak of, the sisters worship their beloved mam – and they are confused and heartbroken to be deserted by her when they need her the most. 1940: Etty and Dorothy are finally released from the confines of Blakely Hall – but their freedom comes when the country is in the grip of World War Two and its terrors. Amidst a devastating backdrop of screaming air-raid sirens and cold nights huddled in shelters, the sisters are desperate to put their broken childhoods behind them. But trouble lies ahead. Dorothy must bid goodbye to her beloved husband when he’s sent to war and Etty must nurse a broken heart as she falls in love with the one man she can never be with. Etty and Dorothy survived the orphanage with the help of one another and neither sister can forget the awful betrayal of their mother, which has haunted them their whole lives. But when a shocking secret about their painful childhood comes to light, will the sisters ever be the same again?©2019 Shirley Dickson (P)2019 Bolinda Publishing Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Heartfelt War

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Very enjoyable looking forward to the next book. The wonderful Anne Dover made this possible

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I found this book a great read. It was a heart warming read and obviously sad at times. I just like books to be straight forward interesting and down to earth of how life was for people in the war.
Although to young to of experienced the war. It is good for other generations to know what life was like back then.
I have also read Shirleys other books which are linked but can be read independently.

The orphan sisters

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Had me gripped from the first till last pages characters were brought to life and could visualise them super book cannot wait for more from Shirley

The orphan sisters

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I needed to read a gentle book but also one that felt true. This story was it, it was well read and I enjoyed every word. Well done 👏

Sad it’s finished

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Wonderful book, didn’t want it to end. Can’t wait to hear more from this author. Narrator was very good also. Definitely recommend!

Brilliant

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