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North & North East England, Historical romance, Sagas, Historical fiction
From the author of The Miller's Daughter comes a story of familial strength, and survival in the face of great loss
Will she be able to keep her family together?
'A novel that reminds us that there is always hope in the face of darkness' Katie Fforde
After their parents die unexpectedly, Connie, Dom, Leo and Pearl are forced to journey to Wolsingham,
England, in search of the only family they have left.
Hopeful of a warm welcome, the orphans are heartbroken to be turned away by their grandparents, Joshua and Flo Butler, and sent back out into the cold and unfamiliar countryside.
But when Flo falls gravely ill, the Butlers have no choice but to ask for help from the grandchildren they abandoned. With the support of their new community, can the orphans repair what little family they have left . . . ?
'Elizabeth writes such strong female characters, who never fail to succeed in the face of adversity. A compelling drama' Trisha Ashley
Praise for An Orphan's Wish
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Original and evocative - a born storyteller - Trisha Ashley
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A wonderful book, full of passion, pain, sweetness, twists and turns. I couldn't put it down - Sheila Newberry
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Elizabeth Gill writes with a masterful grasp of conflicts and passions - Leah Fleming
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An enthralling and satisfying novel that will leave you wanting more - Catherine King
Elizabeth Gill
Elizabeth Gill was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and as a child lived in Tow Law in County Durham where her family owned a steelworks. She has spent all her life in Durham but recently moved to North West Wales to be near her family. She can see the sea from her windows and spends a lot of time eating seafood, drinking orange wine and walking the family dogs on the beautiful beaches.
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