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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 Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Heartfelt War
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Shirley Dickson is a wonderful story writer, sad in places but so believable, looking forward to reading her next book

Wonderful story

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I really loved this story. Got me in and kept me interested all the way.

Fantastic

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What a great first book! I enjoyed it very much. Wartime must have been devastating on so many levels. Makes one feel guilty for the easy lives we have enjoyed but still complain. Does one good to be reminded. Well written Shirley. Can’t wait to read your next book.

Amazing story of hardship & recovery

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I found this book very interesting right to the end I would recommend it

The Orphan Sisters

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Loved listening to this book, the characters, storyline, tears, happiness and narration was brilliantly done.

Fantastic Book

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Loved this book looking forward to listening to more books by Shirley Dickson it reminded me of my childhood

Great book enjoy every minute

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Insightful, gripping story that had me transported into that time and place. The characters were marvellous.

Loved this book.

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I couldn’t stop listening. The author captured beautifully the ties that families have when times are rough. The author was amazing and her accents transported me to my birthplace in Northern England.
I’m listening to the sequel now and the author doesn’t seem as good but too early to judge.

Sad but a wonderful story of family bonds

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Well written, great characters, lots of twists. I couldn’t get enough. So many ups and down. Great listen

Heart wrenchingly beautiful

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Love the writings of Shirley Dickson.I have previously listened to the lost children which encouraged me to listen to more of this author

Delightful writer

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