Heartbreaking and immersive, this powerful story of the strength of the human spirit will delight fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and Rhys Bowen1944 - When an air raid strikes the hospital she’s been working in, Carrie’s life irrevocably changes. But as a nurse in the middle of wartime, she has no time to grieve, as she has too many people relying on her. For resistance fighter, Vito, nothing is more important than seeking vengeance for the atrocities his fellow comrades have suffered. But when he liberates a convent, finding a group of Jewish children in hiding, he suddenly has even more to fight for. Little Mimi is injured, scared and alone. Together Carrie and Vito vow to find her parents, a loving home. But under the shadow of war, is it wise to make promises you’re not sure you can keep? Praise for Siobhan Daiko'A beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won’t want to put down’ Ann Bennett ’I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and intrigue’ Angela Petch
| ISBN: | 9781837518661 |
| Publication date: | 14th November 2023 |
| Author: | Siobhan Daiko |
| Publisher: | Boldwood Books Ltd |
| Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| Genres: |
Historical Fiction Family Drama Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss Narrative theme: Interior life Narrative theme: Identity / belonging Narrative theme: Social issues Narrative theme: Sense of place Fiction: mashup |
Heartbreaking and immersive, this powerful story of the strength of the human spirit will delight fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and Rhys Bowen1944 - When an air raid strikes the hospital she’s been working in, Carrie’s life irrevocably changes. But as a nurse in the middle of wartime, she has no time to grieve, as she has too many people relying on her. For resistance fighter, Vito, nothing is more important than seeking vengeance for the atrocities his fellow comrades have suffered. But when he liberates a convent, finding a group of Jewish children in hiding, he suddenly has even more to fight for. Little Mimi is injured, scared and alone. Together Carrie and Vito vow to find her parents, a loving home. But under the shadow of war, is it wise to make promises you’re not sure you can keep? Praise for Siobhan Daiko'A beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won’t want to put down’ Ann Bennett ’I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and intrigue’ Angela Petch
The Tuscan Orphan features in the following genres: Historical Fiction, Family Drama, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Fiction: mashup
The Tuscan Orphan is available in Digital (delivered electronically), Paperback, Hardback, Downloadable audio file
The Tuscan Orphan was written by Siobhan Daiko and published by Boldwood Books Ltd
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