The Orphan Sisters
The Orphan Sisters by Shirley Dickson, published by Grand Central Publishing on January 7, 2020, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the lives of two orphaned sisters during World War II. Set against the backdrop of 20th-century turmoil, the story follows four-year-old Etty and eight-year-old Dorothy, who are abandoned at Blakely Hall orphanage by their mother. As they navigate the challenges of their broken childhoods, the sisters grapple with their emotions and the impact of their past as they seek freedom amidst the chaos of war.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of family life and sibling bonds as Etty and Dorothy confront the realities of their situation. The narrative unfolds with the sisters finally leaving the orphanage, only to face the harsh realities of wartime. Dorothy must cope with her husband’s departure to war, while Etty experiences the complexities of love and heartbreak. As the sisters uncover a shocking secret about their childhood, the story raises questions about identity and resilience in the face of betrayal. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English.
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This USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller is a heartbreaking and unforgettable WWII story of two orphaned young sisters — perfect for fans of Natasha Lester, Heather Morris, and Pam Jenoff.
1929: Four-year-old Etty and eight-year-old Dorothy are abandoned at Blakely Hall orphanage by their mother, never to see her again. With no other family to speak of, the sisters worship their beloved mother-and they are confused and heartbroken to be deserted by her when they need her the most.
1940: Etty and Dorothy are finally released from the confines of Blakely Hall-but their freedom comes when the country is in the grip of World War II and its terrors. Amid a devastating backdrop of screaming air-raid sirens and cold nights huddled in shelters, the sisters are desperate to put their broken childhoods behind them.
But trouble lies ahead. Dorothy must bid good-bye to her devoted husband when he’s sent to war, and Etty must nurse a broken heart as she falls in love with the one man she can never be with.
Etty and Dorothy survived the orphanage with the help of each other and neither sister can forget the awful betrayal of their mother, which has haunted them their whole lives. But when a shocking secret about their painful childhood comes to light, will the sisters ever be the same again?
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