A world at warA secret from her pastA chance to be together…

A moving and compelling historical novel about love, second chances and resilience in the darkest of times.

Southampton 1940

Abandoned when she was tiny, Maisie Reynolds was separated from her twin brother and forced to grow up in Holly Bush orphanage – a place where she has never known love or kindness.

But with the world at war and Hitler’s devastating bombs coming ever closer, fate has other plans for Maisie and a secret from her past changes everything.

When she meets handsome Canadian paratrooper, Cam, Maisie learns that love might not be lost to her after all – but not before her past life and D Day bring a tragic twist to her happiness.

Boy I wasn't disappointed‘Absolutely fantastic…’ Brid

Breathtaking‘…what an inspirational story’ Booklover Bev

love this author‘Just finished and just felt love and tears for all Maisie went through…’ PatriciaThe Forgotten Orphan

my heart hurt reading it‘So emotional, so moving, ’ Abby

I didn’t want this book to end‘A must read…The writing is smooth and the plot never ceases to surprise the reader. ’ Martha

You certainly won’t forget reading it‘…I confess it’s the first book I have read by Glynis Peters but be reassured it won’t be the last’ Elaine

tears‘Be prepared for ’ Susan

draws you into the story‘I love when a book and it feels like you are living it with them’ Jacqueline

deep heartbreaking moments‘I've read many historical fiction novels and this was one of the kindest ones for my heart, but it also kept thosethat make WWII novels so memorable’ Ines

a hug within a book‘If you love Ellie Dean and Kitty Neale…It’s like sticky toffee pudding on a cold winters day,’ Reader review

From the internationally bestselling author ofThe Secret Orphan full of emotion, secrets, hope and love‘A book…Excellent writing and I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves historical fiction’ Lisa Readers are loving :The Forgotten Orphan