English countryside, 1940. A brave mother’s love offers hope for children fleeing war. When her world falls apart, will they be her guiding light?
When a class of frightened children escape the city’s bombs for her countryside home, Louisa vows to do everything in her power to protect them. As she sends up silent prayers for her only son David, fighting the Nazis in the skies above Britain, she tucks them in to bed. Her heart aches as they cry in their sleep, and she knows they need all her love and care.
Among them is wide-eyed orphan Gracie, who was found next to her mother in the rubble, and clings to Louisa like a shadow. And little Alf, who begins to smile again as he cares for Lulu the dog, the only other survivor of his family. Alongside their handsome teacher Jack, can Louisa help the children to heal? Or when the school governors threaten closure and the war edges closer than ever before, will she soon lose them all?
Then devastating news about David shatters Louisa’s world. Through the depths of her grief, she must find the strength to fight for her beloved lost children. Can they show her the way through the darkness? Or when German planes fly over their peaceful village,will Louisa and the orphans be torn forever apart?
Perfect for fans of Orphan Train, Sold on a Monday and Diney Costeloe, this is an utterly heartbreaking and unforgettable World War Two novel, from USA Today bestselling author Marty Wingate.
What readers are saying about The House for Lost Children:
‘Heartbreaking and heartwarming… deeply emotional… will forever be a favourite of mine.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘My heart soared, my heartplummeted, my heart broke, and my heart felt mended… I was totally absorbed!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘My heart broke… This story is a strong favourite of mine… it will stay in my mind forever.’ Leannebookstagram, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Stayed with me long after I turned the final page… feels like slipping into a well-worn armchair… you can practically smell the baking bread and hear the wireless crackling… perfect balance of heartache and humor… tugged at my heart… you find yourself blinking away tears.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I adored this… my first thought on finishing was ‘I must read this again’… who knew that tears could bring such happiness!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Historical
When a class of frightened children escape the city’s bombs for her countryside home, Louisa vows to do everything in her power to protect them. As she sends up silent prayers for her only son David, fighting the Nazis in the skies above Britain, she tucks them in to bed. Her heart aches as they cry in their sleep, and she knows they need all her love and care.
Among them is wide-eyed orphan Gracie, who was found next to her mother in the rubble, and clings to Louisa like a shadow. And little Alf, who begins to smile again as he cares for Lulu the dog, the only other survivor of his family. Alongside their handsome teacher Jack, can Louisa help the children to heal? Or when the school governors threaten closure and the war edges closer than ever before, will she soon lose them all?
Then devastating news about David shatters Louisa’s world. Through the depths of her grief, she must find the strength to fight for her beloved lost children. Can they show her the way through the darkness? Or when German planes fly over their peaceful village,will Louisa and the orphans be torn forever apart?
Perfect for fans of Orphan Train, Sold on a Monday and Diney Costeloe, this is an utterly heartbreaking and unforgettable World War Two novel, from USA Today bestselling author Marty Wingate.
What readers are saying about The House for Lost Children:
‘Heartbreaking and heartwarming… deeply emotional… will forever be a favourite of mine.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘My heart soared, my heartplummeted, my heart broke, and my heart felt mended… I was totally absorbed!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘My heart broke… This story is a strong favourite of mine… it will stay in my mind forever.’ Leannebookstagram, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Stayed with me long after I turned the final page… feels like slipping into a well-worn armchair… you can practically smell the baking bread and hear the wireless crackling… perfect balance of heartache and humor… tugged at my heart… you find yourself blinking away tears.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I adored this… my first thought on finishing was ‘I must read this again’… who knew that tears could bring such happiness!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Historical
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