Orphans of War
Orphans of War by Leah Fleming, published by Avon on October 24, 2011, is a historical fiction novel that spans 626 pages. The story follows Madeleine Belfield, who, after losing her family during the Blitz, is sent to live with relatives in the Yorkshire Dales. There, she forms a deep friendship with Gloria Conley and her brother Sid, who have been abandoned by their mother. As they navigate their new lives, Maddy and Gloria’s bond grows amidst the challenges of wartime, leading to a series of adventures and mischief.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship, loss, and the impact of war on personal lives. The characters, including Maddy, Gloria, and their companions, face trials that test their relationships and resilience. As the story unfolds, Maddy’s journey takes her from the safety of Yorkshire to the bustling streets of London, where she confronts her past and the truths that have shaped her life. This edition provides a rich tapestry of experiences set against the backdrop of World War II, making it a poignant exploration of coming of age during tumultuous times.
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The ones you leave behind are the ones that stay with you forever…
When Madeleine Belfield loses her family and her home in the Blitz, she is sent to love with relatives in the relative safety of the Yorkshire Dales.
On board the steam train Maddy befriends Gloria Conley and her brother Sid, abandoned by their desperate mother. Although Maddy and Gloria are chalk and cheese, they soon vow to be ‘forever friends’.
Maddy slowly adjusts to Brooklyn Hall and her new family, especially Aunt Plum. Eager to help with the war effort, Plum has opened up a home for ‘difficult’ evacuees and Maddy and Gloria quickly become bound together in friendship and mischief with a motley crew, including headstrong Greg and flighty Enid.
The friendship endures into adulthood, until a tragic experience tears them apart. Desperate to escape her memories, Maddy flees to London.
Years later, chance reunites her with Gloria and Greg. But a visit back to Yorkshire reveals the truth about the past – a revelation with unimaginable consequences.
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