Isbn: 9781836184485 - the home for war orphans: absolutely unputdownable and heartbreaking world war two historical fiction (orphans of st agnes, band 1) (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Paris, 1940. Golden light bathes the crumbling rooftop of the orphanage. I stroke my little sister's hair and comfort the other war orphans climbing into the rickety truck. We must leave the only home we have left, or the Nazis will find us. Margot has spent most of her life at St Agnes' Orphanage with her little sister Lucie. She does her best to care for all the children, cradling them under the stars when Sister Helen can't get them to sleep. But she knows that when the Nazis reach the gates of Paris, the Jewish orphans will be in terrible danger. She must help them escape.Holding on tightly to Lucie as they all scramble into a truck bound for the countryside, Margot cannot prevent her hands from shaking. Then one night, by the flickering light of the makeshift fire, Sister Helen tells Margot she has found a rich family to take Lucie in. But there will be no safety for the other children - unless Margot can lead them to the French coast for a ship destined for America.Looking from her sister's bright blue eyes to the little patchwork teddy the children share, Margot realises she must trust someone else with the only family she has left. But as soon as the wrought-iron gates of Lucie's new home slam shut, Margot knows she's made a mistake. Devastated at being left behind with strangers, Lucie runs away.Margot knows the only place Lucie will run to is the high stone walls of the orphanage, where she last knew warmth and food and comfort. With fear in her heart, Margot is faced with an impossible choice. Should she race to save her sister from a terrible fate, or make sure the other orphans escape?A heart-wrenching and powerful historical fiction page-turner set in World War Two Paris. Perfect for fans of Kelly Rimmer, Anna Stuart and Rhys Bowen.…

Zustand: As New. Like New condition. Book 1. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Fine.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New.