The Lost Evacuee: An emotional WW2 saga from the bestselling author

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The brand new emotional and compelling novel from the bestselling author Will their new lives bring happiness, or heartache? As the Blitz casts a dark shadow over London, Julie Mil ler, a teenaged orphan, is sent far away to keep her safe. Hoping this will be a new chapter after years of sadness, Julie voyages by ship across the Atlantic, and on the long passage, forges a bond with a young child called Beth, both of them dreaming of their new families and the happy like that awaits them.Upon arrival, Julie quickly realises that reaching their destination is just the start of their journey, with many hardships for the orphans. But taking matters into her own hands, Julie is determined that she and Beth will have their happy ending…Set during World War II, this top historical fiction chronicles the saga of Julie and Beth. Their adventure, filled with action and the trials of life, is a poignant testament to the power of family and the resilience of the human spirit.For fans of Rosie Clarke (Family Matters at Blackberry Farm), Fenella J Miller (A Dangerous Husband), Lizzie Lane (Tough Times on Coronation Close), Anna Stuart (The Secret Message), and Lizzie Page (An Orphan's Song).HarperCollins 2023 Show more