Benita Brown’s brilliant new novel of heartache, siblings and falling in love, set in the lead up to the Second World War and events that threaten even the strongest of family bonds.
Following the death of their parents, the Mitchell siblings are tragically split up. While Helen is taken in by their selfish aunt, her twin brothers find themselves in a cold, soul destroying orphanage, and their younger sister is adopted and spoilt by the wealthy Partingtons. Years later, desperate to get her family back together, Helen escapes to London and works as a waitress in Soho, where she meets the charismatic young reporter Matthew Renshaw. Together they search for her lost family, as around them the country prepares for war…
Following the death of their parents, the Mitchell siblings are tragically split up. While Helen is taken in by their selfish aunt, her twin brothers find themselves in a cold, soul destroying orphanage, and their younger sister is adopted and spoilt by the wealthy Partingtons. Years later, desperate to get her family back together, Helen escapes to London and works as a waitress in Soho, where she meets the charismatic young reporter Matthew Renshaw. Together they search for her lost family, as around them the country prepares for war…
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Reviews
Praise for Benita Brown: 'Romance, heartache and local history make a magical mixture...passion on every page
An ultimately heartwarming tale. Unlike some sagas, all the main characters here are well drawn...a satisfying read
A splendidly powerful and touching saga of love, passion and lust
Captures the atmosphere and emotion of the first part of the 20th century
A must for Catherine Cookson fans
You won't be able to put it down
A powerful story
A wonderfully Dickensian flavour... Everyone in the book is alive and believable