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The Orphan Sisters

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The Orphan Sisters

By: Shirley Dickson
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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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 mam – 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 Two and its terrors. Amidst 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 goodbye to her beloved 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 one another 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?©2019 Shirley Dickson (P)2019 Bolinda Publishing Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sagas Heartfelt
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Emotional Sisterly Bond • Vivid Historical Setting • Excellent Narration • Heartwarming Storyline • Authentic Accents
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This story revolves around a bond between two sisters; through their youth,lingo adulthood and a . war. The authors superb writing kept me interested and anticipating every chapter! Do yourself a favor and select this authors premier novel !

Wonderful touching story!

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I loved the characters in this book. I loved this book. The story line was fantastic. I am so glad it had the ending it did. It brought everything full circle.

Fall in love

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An incredible, very moving novel, and very excellently narrated. Shirley Dickson draw out the complexities of her characters vividly. The audiobook certainly put the listener right within the context of World War II, and was suspenseful. I felt very invested in how things would turn out for the sisters. I would highly recommend it.

A Riveting Life Story

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The Orphan Sisters, was a pleasure to read! it kept me enthralled in the story. The relationship between the two sisters reminded me of my own sister. I highly recommend this book!

One of My Favorite Books!!!

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It was a a great book. I like reading historical fiction. It brings to life how life was in the days of WWll and what day to day life was. I loved how the sisters took care of each other and how the older sister always had a good attitude and loving relationship with her little sister. How her big sister kept her promise of finding them a home. It is a tear jerker but I loved it. I bought the book too and followed along as the lady read it helped me understand better and she really made it seem so real as her expression was so beautiful. I’m buying another of Shirley’s Dickson books.

A Team

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What a wonderful story of the bond between sisters. I highly recommend this book, well written beautiful story.

Loved this one

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I loved every minute of this story. It is a heartwarming story of the love shared by two sisters.

Beautiful story.

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I very much enjoyed "The Orphan Sisters" by Shirley Dickson. I love fictional stories in the WW II era and this one did not disppoint. Story line was a bit predictable but I was so wrapped up in the characters that I didn't mind at all. Also, Anne Dover did a wonderful job narrating. Her voice is very soothing and I love her accent!

Really enjoyed this story

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I really liked this book! It’s a must read. I enjoy WWII books and this one gave a little different perspective than others I have read.

Loved it

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I overwhelmingly enjoyed this story. So many emotions! Beautiful story that took me back in time.

Excellent

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