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Sto caricando le informazioni... The Children Left Behinddi Lizzie Page
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 Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro.  nicx27 | Aug 17, 2023 |   It was good to catch up with much-loved characters but also great to meet new characters too. I love Clara’s character; she is so strong and stands up and fights for every child in her care. Even if it means she is putting her happiness on the back burner. A lot of things happened in this book some very happy things, some shocking and some so sad, it was a rollercoaster of emotions throughout. There were also reconnections. Can I just say, Peg is adorable I have hoped through every book in this series that Clara will adopt Peg. Perhaps that will happen? I have absolutely loved reading this series and hope that more are in the works. If you have not started this series yet, why not? Go grab the first one, you will not regret it! (  ) StressedRach | Jun 13, 2023 | nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
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England, 1951. In the aftermath of World War Two, Clara's orphanage is all these children have left. Can she keep them safe and help them to heal? A heart-warming and emotional story of love and loss. Clara Newton has dedicated her life to taking care of orphans who have nobody in the world but her. From affectionate Gladys, who desperately misses her older brothers, to traumatised Florrie who longs for her father and refuses to eat, Clara loves each of the children like they are her own. But even though she has opened her heart to so many little ones, when brown-eyed war hero Ivor asks her to marry him, Clara is afraid to take a chance on love. Would married life prevent her from dedicating herself completely to her orphans? Clara is soon distracted from the troubles of her heart when her beloved orphanage comes under attack. Someone throws stones through the window, and a threatening message is chalked near the door. Why would anyone want to frighten innocent children? And as the attacks get worse, can Clara keep the orphans safe? Desperate to protect the little ones in her care, Clara takes the children on a day out. Away from the orphanage, Clara hopes that she and the children will be able to put their worries behind them. But when a terrible accident happens, will they all make it out alive? And will it be too late for Clara to tell Ivor how she really feels? An utterly tear-jerking, heart-warming and unforgettable historical novel, set in the aftermath of World War Two. Perfect for fans of Before We Were Yours, Diney Costeloe and The Orphan Sisters. What readers are saying about Lizzie Page: 'So moving...just melted my heart... Heartbreaking, funny and so enjoyable from the start to finish... took my breath away wholeheartedly.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have been swept away by this... pure delight... the conclusion is the best ever.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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There never seems to be a dull moment at the home as somebody launches a series of attacks. One or two might just seem like the work of kids but as they mount up it becomes quite scary. New residents come along and happily we hear or see what is going on with some of the ones who have left, such as Peter, Maureen and Clifford. Clara also has a couple of blasts from her past to contend with.
I love this series and I loved this book. I think Clara is a brilliant creation who sometimes seems a bit weary and put-upon (albeit with some razor-sharp inner thoughts) but then, when it matters most, she stands up for herself and those she loves, which includes the children who occupy such a huge place in her heart. In this story she's dealing yet again with men in power and the haphazard, lack of care way the council record the children in their homes.
A little slice of history, with some major events of the early 50s weaved into the story, I found The Children Left Behind to be a gorgeous story of family in all its guises. The characters are just that, real characters, quirky and perfectly drawn. I'm looking forward to book five now and to seeing how the author winds up the series, particularly the thorny issue of Clara and Ivor. (