A Place to Call Home: Utterly heart-wrenching and uplifting historical fiction

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5.0
3 reviews
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Shilling Grange Orphanage, England, 1949. She would do anything to protect the innocent children in her care. But soon they could be sent into danger…

 

When Clara Newton’s fiancé died during World War Two, she thought her life was over. But now she looks after orphans who, like her, lost everything during the war. Children like sweet little Peg who won’t speak, and Joyce whose body was scarred by polio. Clara loves them all dearly, even though life as a housemother can be lonely – especially now that Ivor, a D-Day war hero with dark brown eyes who once helped with the children, has disappeared…

 

But then Clara receives some terrible news. The orphanage is going to be sold and the children sent far away. Joyce and Peg will be taken to a notorious home for disabled children. The others will be sent to Australia, where Clara fears they will be mistreated by unknown families. Any day now, the children could lose everything she worked so hard to provide…

 

With wealthy buyers lined up to purchase Shilling Grange and a ship already docked waiting to carry the children away, Clara is desperate. She must find loving new homes for them quickly, but time is running out… Can she save the orphans before they lose everything all over again? And even if Ivor returns when she needs him the most, will it be too late?


A completely heart-wrenching and unforgettable historical novel, set after the devastation of World War Two. Perfect for fans of Before We Were Yours, Diney Costeloe and The Orphan Sisters.


What readers are saying about A Place to Call Home:


‘Wow, just wow. This series is just the best ever.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘What a warm-hearted read, making you root for the underdog... Keep the tissues handy!’ Musings by Maureen, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘Amazing, characters were fantastic and a wonderful storyline… just loved it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘A heartbreaking tale… I fell in love with every one of the children. It is such an emotional novel.’ Goodreads reviewer


‘Pulls at the heart strings.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘I loved this book… A fantastic book that was written beautifully and I would recommend it to all my friends and family.’ Stressed Rach, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘A heart-warming and, at times, a heartbreaking read… Every moment is poignant, inspiring and touching with a few twists that have you wondering where it is all going to end up... Wonderfully written and cleverly crafted… a heart-warming read perfect for fans of Call the Midwife, Shirley Dickson and Diney Costeloe.’ Confessions of a Bookaholic


‘Heartbreaking… but filled with love found in the orphanage. The children feel like family.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

5.0
3 reviews
Kirsty Whitlock
February 20, 2022
BLOG TOUR REVIEW Review for 'A Place To Call Home' by Lizzie Page. Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Lizzie Page, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous Publication date 17th February 2022. This is the second book I have read by this author. It is also the second book in the 'Shilling Grange Children's Home' series. The first book I read is called 'The Orphanage' which is the first book in the series and I would highly recommend. I was originally drawn to this book by its beautiful cover and intriguing sounding synopsis and title. I am a HUGE fan of Lizzie after falling in love with her book 'The Orphanage' which is also the first book in this series and if this is half as good as that was it is bound to be a page turning read. The synopsis also stated that this book is "Perfect for fans of Before We Were Yours, Diney Costeloeand The Orphan Sisters." I am a huge fan of 'Before We Were Yours' so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I must
Shirley McAllister
February 17, 2022
A most welcome sequel to "The Orphanage" by Lizzie Page. A continuing story of the Orphans and of the housemother Clara. I loved hearing the new adventures of Alex, Maureen, Rita, Peg, Peter, and the twins Billy and Barry. Then the introduction of the two new children Evelyn and Joyce. In this story the council decides to sell the Orphanage because of financial concerns. They want to send the children to Australia. Clara fights to save it and to keep the children in England and together. The children and Clara come up with ways to cut expenses to try and save their home. Meanwhile Clara faces challenges with the everyday running of the orphanage. She desperately tries to find homes for as many of the children as possible. She tries to keep them safe from unsafe outside influences and to keep the council at bay from sending the children away. It is a heartbreaking story , but filled with love found in the orphanage. The children feel like family. Clara has to wonder is she too close to the children and knows she has to find them homes and let them go. Will she be able to save them from the ship to Australia? I enjoyed reading this book and I think you will as well. I await the next book in the series as their story continues. I do recommend this book. Thanks to Lizzie Page for writing a great story, to Bookouture for publishing it and to NetGalley for making it available to me.

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