--- product_id: 99230910 title: "The Secret Orphan: The heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical novel" price: "VT3075" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/99230910-the-secret-orphan-the-heartbreaking-and-gripping-world-war-2 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Secret Orphan: The heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical novel **Price:** VT3075 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret Orphan: The heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical novel - **How much does it cost?** VT3075 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/99230910-the-secret-orphan-the-heartbreaking-and-gripping-world-war-2) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Secret Orphan: The heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical novel eBook : Peters, Glynis: Kindle Store Review: A bit of romance, with intrigue along with several surprise twists. - As the first book I understand of this author this was an enjoyable read set during WWI I, as Hitler was invading many countries and bombing England. Loved the main characters story, following her growth from a abused daughter and sister to a competent woman talking on the responsibilities many would run from. Needed a bit more proof reading , however didn't detract from the plot and story. Add several unexpected twists and turns, all in all it was a memorable story of resilience and growth, would recommend this book ! Review: great historical fiction - The Secret Orphan is by Glynis Peters. This book is set in England beginning in 1940 during World War II. It also skips to the present, nearly sixty years later, where a woman is dying and she begins to relive her life. Elenor was summoned to her Aunt’s home and reluctantly went. At least she was getting away from being a slave to her brothers. The only affection she had had was when her Mother was alive. Their Dad had a very stubborn opinion that women were only there to take care of their man. Therefore, it was her responsibility to take care of him and her twin brothers. When he died, things just became more difficult for Elenor. Then, their Aunt summoned her to come take care of her. Her brothers simply said goodbye and left it at that. Elenor loved her family farm but knew there was no place for her. At her Aunt’s home, she was expected to take care of her aunt and learn to be a lady. It was difficult for Elenor; but she did her best. Her aunt lived in a house with a housekeeper and her husband and daughter. George, the husband, was a tutor and was gone a lot. Victoria cooked and kept house while raising their daughter, Rose. Other than giving her a place to stay and food to eat, neither paid much attention to Ruth. Ruth and Elenor became good friends as both were lonely. For Rose, Elenor put up with George’s chauvinistic ways. Then, her aunt died leaving Elenor alone. She went back to the family farm for safety and because it was now hers alone since both boys were killed in the war. Can she run the farm by herself? Rose was a darling little girl who was very bright and a brilliant pianist, even at five. Her parents gave her food and shelter but didn’t give her love. Victoria was lucky to be able to find a position which allowed her husband and daughter to live with her. Victoria was careful to keep Rose away from the main house when possible. After Elenor left for the farm, Rose and her Mother stayed at the house, keeping it going. George was in London on a trip and died in the Blitz. When bombers flew over Coventry, their house was hit. Rose was found alive in the ruin but Victoria was dead. Where was Rose to go since her family was wiped out. Of course, to Elenor. Can she survive the nightmares of the raid? Will Rose adjust to the country? The book is great. It shows clearly the complicated life a woman had during ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07CKQV7F8 | | Accessibility | Learn more | | Best Sellers Rank | #670,935 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #1,329 in 20th Century Historical Romance eBooks #1,412 in 20th Century Historical Romance (Books) #1,751 in Historical World War II Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (21,710) | | Enhanced typesetting | Enabled | | File size | 1.7 MB | | ISBN-13 | 978-0008300944 | | Language | English | | Page Flip | Enabled | | Print length | 402 pages | | Publication date | November 9, 2018 | | Publisher | One More Chapter | | Screen Reader | Supported | | Word Wise | Enabled | | X-Ray | Enabled | ## Images ![The Secret Orphan: The heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-oVIBpZvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A bit of romance, with intrigue along with several surprise twists. *by A***H on February 8, 2019* As the first book I understand of this author this was an enjoyable read set during WWI I, as Hitler was invading many countries and bombing England. Loved the main characters story, following her growth from a abused daughter and sister to a competent woman talking on the responsibilities many would run from. Needed a bit more proof reading , however didn't detract from the plot and story. Add several unexpected twists and turns, all in all it was a memorable story of resilience and growth, would recommend this book ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ great historical fiction *by P***S on January 14, 2019* The Secret Orphan is by Glynis Peters. This book is set in England beginning in 1940 during World War II. It also skips to the present, nearly sixty years later, where a woman is dying and she begins to relive her life. Elenor was summoned to her Aunt’s home and reluctantly went. At least she was getting away from being a slave to her brothers. The only affection she had had was when her Mother was alive. Their Dad had a very stubborn opinion that women were only there to take care of their man. Therefore, it was her responsibility to take care of him and her twin brothers. When he died, things just became more difficult for Elenor. Then, their Aunt summoned her to come take care of her. Her brothers simply said goodbye and left it at that. Elenor loved her family farm but knew there was no place for her. At her Aunt’s home, she was expected to take care of her aunt and learn to be a lady. It was difficult for Elenor; but she did her best. Her aunt lived in a house with a housekeeper and her husband and daughter. George, the husband, was a tutor and was gone a lot. Victoria cooked and kept house while raising their daughter, Rose. Other than giving her a place to stay and food to eat, neither paid much attention to Ruth. Ruth and Elenor became good friends as both were lonely. For Rose, Elenor put up with George’s chauvinistic ways. Then, her aunt died leaving Elenor alone. She went back to the family farm for safety and because it was now hers alone since both boys were killed in the war. Can she run the farm by herself? Rose was a darling little girl who was very bright and a brilliant pianist, even at five. Her parents gave her food and shelter but didn’t give her love. Victoria was lucky to be able to find a position which allowed her husband and daughter to live with her. Victoria was careful to keep Rose away from the main house when possible. After Elenor left for the farm, Rose and her Mother stayed at the house, keeping it going. George was in London on a trip and died in the Blitz. When bombers flew over Coventry, their house was hit. Rose was found alive in the ruin but Victoria was dead. Where was Rose to go since her family was wiped out. Of course, to Elenor. Can she survive the nightmares of the raid? Will Rose adjust to the country? The book is great. It shows clearly the complicated life a woman had during ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A story you’ll not want to miss *by C***E on July 3, 2024* Glynis Peters has a talent that brings her story to life. She writes with such ease it’s like the book becomes a movie in my mind. I became so engrossed in the lives of her characters it was hard to put the book down. 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