The Orphan Thief by Glynis Peters – When all seems lost… As Hitler’s bombs rain down on a battered and beleaguered Britain, Ruby Shadwell is dealt the most devastating blow – her entire family lost during the Coventry Blitz.
Hope still survives… Alone and with the city in chaos, Ruby is determined to survive this war and rebuild her life. And a chance encounter with street urchin Tommy gives Ruby just the chance she needs…
And love will overcome. Because Tommy brings with him Canadian Sergeant Jean-Paul Clayton. Jean-Paul is drawn to Ruby and wants to help her, but Ruby cannot bear another loss. Can love bloom amidst the ruins? Or will the war take Ruby’s last chance at happiness too?
Publisher: HarperImpulse (January 23, 2020)
Genre: Historical Fiction
ISBN-10: 0008363277
ISBN-13: 978-0008363277
Review of The Orphan Thief
The Orphan Thief by Glynis Peters is a heartbreaking historical fiction that is sure to send you on a roller coaster of emotions. A story that shares what life was like and the obstacles that many faced during the second World War. The Orphan Thief is about survival, hope, tragedy, and heartbreak. This is a sad story that has moments of hope and love. A story that is sure to stay with you long after reading. *I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.*
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