The Orphan’s Garden
Emotional and inspiring World War 2 fiction
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The Orphan’s Garden
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Johanna Bell
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'A heartwarming story of women discovering their inner strength . . . I couldn't put it down' Vicki Beeby
'I absolutely loved this book series, it's one of those where you feel lost when you've finished, like what am I going to do now? A definite must read' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is a story that needed to be told . . . I love Johanna Bell from the bottom of my heart for giving a voice to the women who first made a way for me and countless others' Penny Thorpe
'Outstanding once again! When does the next book come out?! This is an exceptional series . . . lots of little twists and turns that make it hard to stop reading' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Filled with richly drawn characters that leap from the page, and a plot that's so well researched and well written you will believe you are in the thick of wartime . . . A must-read for all saga fans' Fiona Ford
'I'm so taken with the Blitz girls . . . The pacing was perfect and I was on the edge of my seat with the unravelling of plot lines and story development - I was super invested. The ending was perfection' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'If you haven't read any of this author's books you are missing out so much' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Absolutely mind-blowingly good' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Oooh what a book! Couldn't put it down, amazing characters and the storyline was great, felt as if I was there' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2026 Johanna Bell
Critic Reviews
Praise for Johanna Bell:
'Exactly the sort of saga I love - a heartwarming story of women discovering their inner strength . . . I couldn't put it down'
'This is a story that needed to be told . . . I love Johanna Bell from the bottom of my heart for giving a voice to the women who first made a way for me and countless others'
'Filled with richly drawn characters that leap from the page, and a plot that's so well researched and well written you will believe you are in the thick of wartime . . . A must-read for all saga fans'
'I really enjoyed reading about Britain's first female police officers. A lot of research has gone into this book and it's all the richer and more readable for it'
'Johanna Bell has hit the jackpot with this striking WW1 crime story. The author places the focus firmly on the girls' growth into independent members of society in a rapidly changing world. It's a heartening central message conveyed with verve and empathy and remains relevant to today's readers, both young and old'
'A well-researched and interesting story giving a great insight into early women's policing'
'I really did enjoy The Bobby Girls. It has a lovely warm feeling about it and is excellently written'
'Written with warmth and compassion, the novel gives fascinating insights into the lives of three courageous young women'
'The author has researched the era and the theme very well. The characters stood out on the page and through their eyes you are transported back to a different age'
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