A New Day
A New Day by Beryl Matthews, published by Severn House in 2012, is a historical fiction novel set in London during the late 1930s. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Hanna Foster, who, after enduring a traumatic past, begins to find hope. Separated from her brother Jack after their parents’ tragic death, Hanna faces challenges as she navigates her new life while the threat of war looms on the horizon.
Readers will discover the complexities of family life and relationships as Hanna and Jack’s paths diverge. Jack, mistreated in his adoptive home, makes a bold decision to escape and join the merchant navy, while Hanna takes on the responsibility of caring for two children. The narrative explores themes of adoption, fostering, and the impact of World War II on personal lives, highlighting the resilience of siblings facing adversity.
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After a traumatic past, life finally seems to be looking up for Hanna Foster. But war is on its way . . . London, 1938. Hanna and Jack Foster had been sent to an orphanage when their parents were killed in a train crash, but were separated when a couple adopted Jack. Bullied and treated like a slave, it soon became clear it was a dreadful mistake. In desperation, Jack takes his future into his own hands and runs away to join the merchant navy, while Hanna takes a job looking after two children. For a time, life seems good, but war is looming and threatens to take away everything Hanna holds dear . . .
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