Welcome back to the blog! Today, I am part of the book tour for An Orphan’s Wish by Lizzie Lane. Thanks to Bookouture for the gifted ebook.
England, 1953. An emotional and heartbreaking story about children tragically orphaned by the war, and the woman who is determined to save them, whatever it takes.
When Clara Newton became House Mother of Shilling Grange Orphanage, it was only supposed to be temporary, a job to help piece her life back together again after the war had torn it apart. But five years on, Shilling Grange is more than just a job, it’s her calling. The orphans have given her a reason to live again, as has her handsome war hero neighbour Ivor, who is now her dashing fiancé.
As Clara starts to plan her perfect wedding, she is shocked to discover that the village expects her to leave Shilling Grange once she is married. They can’t imagine how she could possibly be a good housewife while working full time at the orphanage. But Clara is horrified at the idea of deserting her orphans who have no one else in the world.
Clara starts to consider who could possibly replace her if she left. Who would take care of precious Peg who has never spoken a word or known love from anyone but Clara? And who would protect timid Jonathan from his life-changing secret that only Clara knows?
But when a storm causes a catastrophic flood that risks the life of Ivor and the children, Clara is suddenly on the brink of losing everything once more. In this final heart-wrenching book in the series, will Clara and Ivor finally make it down the aisle? And will Clara find the strength to save the orphanage and stop it from falling into the wrong hands?
An utterly tear-jerking and unforgettable historical novel, set in the aftermath of World War Two. Perfect for fans of Before We Were Yours, Diney Costeloe and The Orphan Sisters.
Lizzie Page’s books are always fantastic reads. An Orphan’s Wish is the fifth and final book in the Shilling Grange Children’s Home series. I have read some but not the complete series, which I need to change soon!
Historical fiction does have a special place in my heart. They always have and always will. I’m a history geek at the best of times, and this genre just fills a gap for me. I love being educated as well as entertained, and historical fiction does that every time.
This particular series is one that I can’t get enough of. Set in England in 1953 and Lizzie Page writes this story so skilfully, weaving fact with fiction to the point that I had no idea where the fiction ended and the facts began.
I was glad to be back with Clare and the children of Shilling Grange. This book follows on from book four, and we see Clara and Ivor engaged to be married. Trouble is round the corner when a storm arrives. Ivor gets caught up in the floods at the time but also goes missing! This puts the wedding and everything Clare holds dear in danger, can they find Ivor and whats the future of the home??
These characters are so easy to warm too, but little Peg has to be the one I loved the most. I will miss this series from the bottom of my heart. Lizzie Page just takes me right back in time as it feels so authentic with the real events intertwined throughout.
I can’t highly recommend this book, or series anymore than I do!
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Author bio
Lizzie Page is the pseudonym of Sam Lierens, a mum of three, who (for some reason) got a puppy this year. Sam has lived and worked in Paris, Tokyo and London and loves combining her love of history with fiction.
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