{"product_id":"the-children-left-behind-a-completely-heart-wrenching-and-uplifting-historical-novel-paperback","title":"The Children Left Behind: A completely heart-wrenching and uplifting historical novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLizzie Page\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngland, 1951.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIn the aftermath of World War Two, Clara's orphanage is all these children have left. Can she keep them safe and help them to heal? A heart-warming and emotional story of love and loss.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClara Newton\u003c\/strong\u003e has dedicated her life to taking care of orphans who have nobody in the world but her. From affectionate Gladys, who desperately misses her older brothers, to traumatised Florrie who longs for her father and refuses to eat, Clara loves each of the children like they are her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut even though she has opened her heart to so many little ones, when brown-eyed war hero \u003cstrong\u003eIvor \u003c\/strong\u003easks her to marry him, Clara is afraid to take a chance on love. Would married life prevent her from dedicating herself completely to her orphans?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClara is soon distracted from the troubles of her heart when her beloved orphanage comes under attack\u003c\/strong\u003e. Someone throws stones through the window, and a threatening message is chalked near the door. Why would anyone want to frighten innocent children? And as the attacks get worse, can Clara keep the orphans safe?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate to protect the little ones in her care, Clara takes the children on a day out. Away from the orphanage, Clara hopes that she and the children will be able to put their worries behind them. But when a terrible accident happens, \u003cstrong\u003ewill they all make it out alive? And will it be too late for Clara to tell Ivor how she really feels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn utterly tear-jerking, heart-warming and unforgettable historical novel, set in the aftermath of World War Two. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eBefore We Were Yours\u003c\/em\u003e, Diney Costeloe and \u003cem\u003eThe Orphan Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat readers are saying about Lizzie Page: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'So moving\u003c\/strong\u003e...just \u003cstrong\u003emelted my heart\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eHeartbreaking\u003c\/strong\u003e, funny and so enjoyable from the start to finish... \u003cstrong\u003etook my breath away wholeheartedly\u003c\/strong\u003e.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eI have been swept away by this\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003epure delight\u003c\/strong\u003e... the conclusion is the best ever.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 392\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54727033684259,"sku":"9781803149592","price":25.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/4836\/2275\/files\/WHMxQ2RmaU1Bcm5uSzhveWpXR2tBdz09.webp?v=1770783567","url":"https:\/\/chaptersafterdarkbookstore.com\/products\/the-children-left-behind-a-completely-heart-wrenching-and-uplifting-historical-novel-paperback","provider":"Chapters After Dark Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}