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Christmas for the Halfpenny Orphans

By: Cathy Sharp
Narrated by: Antonia Beamish
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A gritty and compelling drama from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Sheila Jeffries.

Little twin sisters, Sarah and Samantha are all alone in the world. When their mother died giving birth to Sarah, she was blamed for the death by her father and her learning difficulties serve only to make him more angry and violent towards her. Now he’s finally abandoned them both and they’ve found sanctuary at St Saviour’s Children’s Home in London’s East End. It seems they’re doomed to be separated; no one wants to take Sarah on, but life apart will break their hearts.
Alice, a former worker at the home who is now a mother and happily married to Bob, finds her happiness under threat when a face from the past reappears. Jack Shaw, East End bad boy, has always been Alice’s weak spot but is she really about to throw everything away?
Angela Morton has her hands full; she’s now in sole charge. But with Christmas approaching, and more than one orphan in desperate need, St Saviour’s is crying out for a miracle…

 Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Urban Women's Fiction Romance Heartfelt

Critic reviews

Over 200 four and five * reviews on Amazon:

‘A totally absorbing book…Real time disappeared for me.’

‘Brilliant story, couldn't put it down once I started to read.’

‘Having been brought up in the East End I could remember the various places and things talked about in this really well written book which kept you on the edge of your seat.’

‘Wonderful writer, believable characters, you got to know each one personally. I hope Cathy will continue this story.’

‘Really, really loved this book…Can’t wait to start the next one, have it already downloaded.’

‘Wonderful book, love the author…do not start it if you have something to do, hard to put down!’
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I read the orphan s of halfpenny street which I enjoyed. The characters from that book carried on into the second book. And the story carried on. Good book.

Brilliant follow up

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the story comes alive when you are listening it's well writen and we'll read I was really happy with this book has plenty of interest believable characters

great story well told

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.......nothing to write home about. I won't be buying the others in the series unfortunately

Sweet little story, but......

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I found this book boring
I think the narrator did a good job considering the material
It felt like a history lesson for children

Well read albeit a slow book

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Really trying to get past chapter 7 - the narration is far too condescending & samey.. its a real struggle.

TERRIBLE BORING NARRATION

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