Following the death of their parents, the Norton siblings are split up. Years later, desperate to get her family back together, Helen escapes to London, where she meets the young reporter Matthew Renshaw. Together they search for her lost family, as around them the country prepares for war.
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Following the death of their parents, the Norton siblings are split up. Years later, desperate to get her family back together, Helen escapes to London, where she meets the young reporter Matthew Renshaw. Together they search for her lost family, as around them the country prepares for war.
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Following the death of their parents, the Mitchell siblings are tragically split up. While Helen is taken in by their selfish aunt, her twin brothers find themselves in a cold, soul destroying orphanage, and their younger sister is adopted and spoilt by the wealthy Partingtons. Years later, desperate to get her family back together, Helen escapes to London and works as a waitress in Soho, where she meets the charismatic young reporter Matthew Renshaw. Together they search for her lost family, as around them the country prepares for war...
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“You won't be able to put it down”
Praise for Benita Brown: 'Romance, heartache and local history make a magical mixture...passion on every page Northern Echo
An ultimately heartwarming tale. Unlike some sagas, all the main characters here are well drawn...a satisfying read Historical Novels Review
A splendidly powerful and touching saga of love, passion and lust Newcastle Evening Chronicle
Captures the atmosphere and emotion of the first part of the 20th century Sunderland Echo
A must for Catherine Cookson fans Wiltshire Times
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A powerful story Lancashire Evening Post
A wonderfully Dickensian flavour... Everyone in the book is alive and believable Historical Novels Review
About the Author
Benita Brown was born and brought up in Newcastle by her English mother and Indian father. She went to drama school in London where she met her husband. After working as a teacher and broadcaster and bringing up four children, Benita became a full-time writer.
Following the death of their parents, the Mitchell siblings are tragically split up. While Helen is taken in by their selfish aunt, her twin brothers find themselves in a cold, soul destroying orphanage, and their younger sister is adopted and spoilt by the wealthy Partingtons. Years later, desperate to get her family back together, Helen escapes to London and works as a waitress in Soho, where she meets the charismatic young reporter Matthew Renshaw. Together they search for her lost family, as around them the country prepares for war...
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