When I Was Yours When I Was Yours

When I Was Yours

Absolutely heartbreaking world war 2 historical fiction

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Publisher Description

We stand in the back of the hall as the children troop in. Big ones, little ones. Straggly hair, cropped hair, curls… the adults surge forward to choose and soon there is just one child left, a little girl sitting on the floor. She is thin as a string bean and her sleeve is ragged and damp – like she’s been chewing it. 


1939. War has broken out – hundreds of children are evacuated to the countryside to keep them safe from the bombs raining down on the cities. Wrenched from her family in the East End and sent more than a hundred miles away, seven-year-old Pearl Posner must adapt to a new life away from everything familiar. 


Vivienne didn’t ask for an evacuee child. In fact, she’s not sure her heart can take it. So many years, so many disappointments… Vivi’s ability to feel love left her the day she learned the truth about her husband Edmund, and when she made the worst decision of her life and left her cherished sister to her fate. But like it or not, Pearl is here to stay, and what with the rumours about what’s happening to children in mainland Europe, it might be the last safe place for her.


As Pearl and Vivi learn how to live together, they discover that they have a connection that runs more deeply than they could ever have guessed – from before Pearl was born, and deep into Vivienne’s past. And will it be Pearl – the little girl who says so little and sees so much – who forces Vivi to finally confront what happened in her marriage… and to the long-lost sister she loved so dearly and let fall so far, just when she needed Vivi most?  


A beautiful and emotional wartime historical novel – heart-breaking, moving and unforgettable. Perfect for fans of Orphan Train and Before We Were Yours. 


Readers absolutely love When I Was Yours:


‘Brought me to tears.  I love how having Pearl as an evacuee gave Vivienne a purpose in life.  The story has plenty of twists and turns… If you like romantic historical fiction, particularly which is set in wartime, then this is the book for you!  This, at times, bought tears to my eyes and equally a warm glow to my heart.’ Stardust Book Reviews

 

‘Lizzie Page has gone and done it again with this beautiful, poignant and immensely emotional storyShe is by far one of my favourite authors… I absolutely love how this is written, Lizzie you have blown me away with your beautiful words, wonderful imagination and emotional story… It is a lovingly written story that has real heart, and one that I cannot recommend enough.’ Chicks Rogues and Scandals, 5 stars



I loved it!... I adore Lizzie Page’s writing and the way she so brilliantly blends fact and fiction.’ Jill Mansell, bestselling author



This book was hard to put downOne of the best historical fiction books I've read in a very long time.’ Shelly’s Book Nook, 5 stars



‘Page is a wonderful writer, one that draws me in to the story completely and utterly (by the end of the first chapter I thought to myself that I was going to love this book… wonderful characters… brilliantly plotted with a delightfully intertwined story, it has the heartbreak of war and a gorgeous love storyfantastic.’ Short Book and Scribes, 5 stars



‘A compelling and intriguing read… I was fascinated by Vivienne’s story… Vivienne and Pearl are characters I will certainly never forget.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars



‘A lovely, heart-tugging novel.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars



You’ll find the yourself engrossed till the last page.’ My Pert Opinions, 5 stars



The story is heartbreaking… This is an all-round excellent read, without a doubt 5 stars from me.’ Booking Good Read, 5 stars

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2019
April 16
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
425
Pages
PUBLISHER
Bookouture
SELLER
Carmelite House
SIZE
4.4
MB

Customer Reviews

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When I Was Yours

It was such a good book that I hated for it to end.

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