The Lost Children: An absolutely heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical novel

· Bookouture
4.9
8 reviews
Ebook
350
Pages

About this ebook

As they walked towards the railway station, their mother took an envelope from her handbag. ‘I want you to keep this somewhere safe.’

‘What’s in the letter?’

‘Listen carefully. You’re never to open it unless you or your sister are in real trouble. Promise me.’


England, 1943: Home is no longer safe for eight-year-old twins Molly and Jacob. Night after night wailing bombs and screeching planes skim the rooftops overhead. They cradle each other, shivering in terror, not knowing if they will live to see dawn. Their mother, Martha, has no choice but to evacuate them to the safety of the countryside.


At the train station, Martha bites back tears as she says goodbye to her precious children. Knowing she might never see them again, she gives Jacob a letter, pressing the envelope into his hands and telling him to only read it if they are in danger.


In the country, Molly and Jacob must adjust to life with strangers. Every night they dream of returning home to the arms of their beloved mother. But then the unimaginable happens. Martha is killed in an explosion, leaving the twins all alone in the world.


The war has robbed Molly and Jacob of everything – all they have left is one another. Motherless and destitute, they face the grim reality of life in an orphanage. The time has finally come for Jacob to open the letter. What secret does it hold, and could it change the course of their tragic fate? Because if they are together, they can survive anything – but what if they are torn apart?


From the bestselling author of The Orphan Sisters comes an utterly heartbreaking and unforgettable tale of two children who must lean on each other in a time of tragedy and learn the shocking truth of their past. Fans of Wives of War, Lisa Wingate and Diney Costeloe will be swept away by this sublime World War Two novel.


Readers absolutely love The Lost Children:


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Completely captivated me… Completely heartwarming and uplifting… Managed to leave me with a smile on my face and a happy feeling in my heart… I was caught at the very first page didn’t put it down until I’d finished it!… You will absolutely love this!!… Such a wonderful read!!!Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Outstanding… What a fantastic page-turner!Heart-breakingKeep the tissues handy because you will need them!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘A gripping storyline from beginning to the end!So compelling that I was brought to tears I would give it more than 5 stars if I could! Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘What an overwhelming, heart-touching book. This book is so perfectSo emotional… This author deserves 5 perfect stars.’ The Book Chic Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘A hauntingly beautiful story… Had me captivated from the first page Beautiful yet heartbreakingKeeps you glued to the pagesYou never want the book to end.’ Goodreads Reviewer


‘This book had me sucked right in. I didn’t want to stop reading it. I was hookedUtterly fantastic story… Heartbreaking… I will admit to shedding tears. So tissues are a necessity when reading this absolutely awesome book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


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‘Another wonderful book from Shirley Dickson that kept me hooked from start to finish and I can highly recommend this book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

4.9
8 reviews
Elaine Stephen
September 30, 2020
What a great book, thoroughly enjoyed it. So much that half way I knew I was going to love it so purchased the rest of Shirley’s books. It is so emotional, twins Molly and Jacob suffer more in their short lives than most in a full life. They are moved from home to home, different guardians, when all they long for is a family. Will this come at a high price. You must read, worth all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sue Andrews
September 30, 2020
What a lovely, heartening book, well written and a very entertaining read. Martha has two children, twins, and is struggling to cope during the war. She therefore makes the difficult decision to evacuate them to the country, so she can earn money for a new life after the war. Molly and Jacob find life in the country very different, and their resilience is tested time and again, as it seems that everyone they love and depend on are taken away from them. The story takes us on their journey, as they are determined to stay together. Its a lovely read, I really enjoyed it. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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