1952. With smog blanketing London, little Grace is in trouble. Her grandmother is dangerously ill but she doesn’t want Grace to tell anyone as she’s worried they will take her away. But with no money & their food supplies dwindling, what’s a little girl to do? Winnie Berry knows something is wrong when she catches Grace trying to steal some food. & she soon realises it won’t be long before Grace is alone in the world. The big-hearted owner of Battersea Tavern, Winnie has taken in more than her share of waifs & strays. But will this orphan child be more trouble than she’s worth? The fourth standalone saga in the beloved Battersea Tavern series, AN ORPHAN’S HOPE is impossible to put down. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398713697 • Author: Kitty Neale • Publisher: Orion Publishing • Format: Paperback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 3 cm ...

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