The Secret Orphanage

“I loved this book, it captured my heart from the minute I started reading it… I couldn’t put this down… absolutely brilliant.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

France, 1944. Celina rushes through the woodland that surrounds the village, the tiny baby clutched to her chest. If she’s discovered crossing the border, the soldiers might find Remy. They might discover the secret orphanage….

Heartbroken by the loss of her husband, Celina knows she should flee the dangers of occupied France and return to the safety of America. But she can’t bear to sell his childhood home in the countryside without seeing it in person first. She’s shocked to find the large stone house full of happy, smiling children. Brave innocent boys and girls who hide upstairs each night…

Remy risked everything when he took six Jewish children into the crumbling abandoned building and made it their home. Though the villagers are sworn to secrecy, it’s only a matter of time until the Nazis come over the mountains. But it’s Celina who arrives first.

When they meet, Celina and Remy realize that they are stronger together. As the house’s true owner, Celina can help protect it. As she ushers the children inside under the stars each night, she provides a glimmer of hope for Remy. A chance for a new beginning when the war is over.

Until a baby arrives at the orphanage and turns their world upside down…

A breathtaking, emotional historical novel that will sweep you away to World War Two France, to the dangers of Nazi occupation, and the hope that prevailed in the darkest of times. For fans of Victoria Hislop, Soraya Lane and Fiona Valpy.

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