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A Safe Haven for the War Orphans
(2026)(The first book in the War Orphans series)
A novel by Rachel Brimble
A BRAND NEW heart-warming wartime saga of courage, secrets and found family from the BESTSELLING author of The Home Front Nurses, Rachel Brimble. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin!
A country manor, a war-torn country, and a makeshift family, just fighting to survive on the home front.Susan Beckett’s mission is simple: unconditionally protect the innocent children orphaned by the devastating WW2 bombings in Bristol. Relocated to the grand Hatherley House in the Wiltshire countryside, she battles daily with the estate’s cantankerous patriarch, Lord Hatherley, while tirelessly seeking foster homes for her scarred charges—including a mute six-year-old boy and a severely traumatized little girl.
But Susan’s fiercest battle is actually internal – as she finds it hard to resist her secret, growing love for Stephen Audley, the estate’s handsome and wealthy heir.
Meanwhile, a dark shadow threatens their sanctuary. Judy, the orphanage’s indispensable live-in nurse, harbours a criminal past that a blackmailing former colleague is dangerously close to exposing to the authorities.
Torn between her working-class roots and Stephen’s intimidating aristocratic world, Susan must decide whether to run from her deep-seated insecurities or stay to fight for her makeshift family and the man her heart wants above all others…
Readers love Rachel Brimble:
‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading. Another winner for this lovely author… A series that will garner a host of readers.’ Bestselling author, Lizzie Lane‘I absolutely loved this book. Well-researched, well-written and I couldn’t put it down.’ Bestselling author, Fenella J Miller
'''Fantastic… Promises to be a brilliant series.’ Bestselling author, Rosie Clarke
‘A sweet and enticing wartime story for anyone missing Call the Midwife.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can’t wait to read more.’ Reader Review ⭐'''⭐⭐⭐
‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life… and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐���⭐
Genre: Sagas
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