An Orphan’s Wish
An Orphan’s Wish by Elizabeth Gill, published by Hodder & Stoughton on February 14, 2023, is a historical fiction novel that unfolds in Wolsingham, England, in 1900. The story follows siblings Connie, Dom, Leo, and Pearl as they return to England after the death of their parents, seeking refuge with their estranged grandparents, Joshua and Flo Butler. However, the children are met with rejection due to their mother’s past, setting the stage for a journey of familial conflict and the quest for acceptance.
As the narrative progresses, the orphans must navigate their complex relationship with their grandparents while also confronting the challenges of their new community. The story explores themes of family, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness amidst adversity. With a page count of 400, this edition invites readers to witness the struggles and triumphs of the siblings as they strive to mend their fractured family ties and discover love in unexpected places.
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Will she be able to keep her family together?
Wolsingham, 1900
After the death of their parents, Connie, Dom, Leo, and Pearl find themselves all alone in the world. They return to England and the only family they have left, their grandparents, Joshua and Flo Butler. The Butlers hadn’t seen their only son Michael in twenty years, since he ran away with Rosa, the young woman who stole his heart. An unforgivable crime in their eyes.
The orphans, expecting a warm welcome after their long journey from Japan, are surprised to find that Flo and Joshua want nothing to do with any child of Rosa’s.
When Flo falls gravely ill, the Butlers have no choice but to accept the help of the children they turned away. With the help of their new community can the orphans repair what little family they have left and perhaps, even find happiness and love for themselves . . . ?
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‘Original and evocative – a born storyteller’ – Trisha Ashley
‘A wonderful book, full of passion, pain, sweetness, twists and turns. I couldn’t put it down’ – Sheila Newberry
‘Elizabeth Gill writes with a masterful grasp of conflicts and passions’ – Leah Fleming
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