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The Paper Bracelet

Inspired by heartbreaking true events in a home for unwed mothers, the moving Top Ten historical bestseller

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The Paper Bracelet

By: Rachael English
Narrated by: Jacqueline Milne
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 From the No. 1 bestselling Irish author Rachael English, a warm, page-turning and heartrending novel, inspired by real events and perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Cathy Kelly and Kathryn Hughes.

'A true storyteller who keeps you turning the pages' Cathy Kelly

The box held their bracelets. Her heart held their stories...

For almost fifty years, Katie Carroll has kept a box tucked away inside her wardrobe. It dates from her time working as a nurse in a west of Ireland mother and baby home in the 1960s. The box contains a notebook holding the details of the babies and young women she met there. It also holds many of the babies' identity bracelets. Following the death of her husband, Katie makes a decision. The information she possesses could help reunite adopted people with their birth mothers, and she decides to post a message on an internet forum. Soon the replies are rolling in, and Katie finds herself returning many of the bracelets to their original owners. She encounters success and failure, heartbreak and joy. But is she prepared for old secrets to be uncovered in her own life?

Praise for Rachael English:

'A cracking page-turner in the best tradition of Maeve Binchy' Patricia Scanlan

'Beautiful, compelling, and sincere in the way of the very best stories and the best books' Irish Independent

'An evocative read ... powerful ... If you read authors such as Diane Chamberlain, Sheila O'Flanagan or Maeve Binchy then you should also check this out' Between My Lines

'Enchanting, emotional, heartbreaking, ultimately uplifting and just perfect... Rachael English is a wonderful storyteller' Being Anne©2020 Rachael English Historical Mystery Women's Fiction Fiction Heartfelt Suspense
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I could not stop listening despite tears falling down for most of it. Simply beautiful and makes me think of life so differently now. I will forever have this story in my heart.

Beautiful

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I absolutely loved this book. Although a work of fiction, I am certain there are thousands of women who would heavily relate to alot of its content. Beautifully narrated, full of emotion, happy and sad. I wanted the story to go on and on. Highly recommended.

Truly incredible story

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Enjoyed this novel, to a point. The plot, setting and characters were believable - if a tad stereotypical. Easy listen.

Ok - not as good as described

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