{"product_id":"a-safe-haven-for-the-war-orphans-an-emotional-and-uplifting-ww2-saga-from-rachel-brimble-for-2026","title":"A Safe Haven for the War Orphans: An emotional and uplifting WW2 saga from Rachel Brimble for 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover a BRAND NEW wartime saga series from the BESTSELLING author of \u003cem\u003eThe Home Front Nurses\u003c\/em\u003e, Rachel Brimble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 1940, Bristol - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Hitler's bombs started raining down on her city, Susan Beckett's first thought was for her own survival. But hearing the sound of a small child weeping outside her front door, she did what anyone would... and brought her inside, to safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince that day, Susan's only thought has been for the children she helps protect - even as it becomes painfully clear they've lost everything, and the authorities don't have space to look after them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSusan knew her own home wasn't big enough for them all - nor was it safe, as the bombing intensified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen wealthy benefactor, Stephen Audley, showed up at her door with a promise to help. Now, she has put her trust in him and moved herself and the orphans she's caring for into Hatherley Hall, the stately home he lives in. But will she - and her beloved orphans - be safe with him? Her heart says yes...\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for Rachel Brimble:\u003cp\u003e'I enjoyed this \u003cstrong\u003eheart-warming yet gritty and gripping\u003c\/strong\u003e first book of the series. Sylvia, Freda and Veronica, work hard in their job of nursing the wounded, each of them with their own secret heartache... \u003cstrong\u003eCompelling reading\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eAnother winner for this lovely author... A series that will garner a host of readers\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Lizzie Lane\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This a new writer for me and \u003cstrong\u003eI absolutely loved this book\u003c\/strong\u003e. Well-researched, well-written and \u003cstrong\u003eI couldn't put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Fenella J Miller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eFantastic... Promises to be a brilliant series\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Rosie Clarke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eHeartwarming! I loved following the lives of the three girls, and the storyline pulled me in quickly, holding my attention. It was hard to put down!\u003c\/strong\u003e' Patricia McBride\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eRachel Brimble brings Sylvia, Freda and Veronica to life in her skilled and vivid storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the friends face the perils of war on the home front, we stand beside them, sharing their hopes, dreams and fears. \u003cstrong\u003eI can't wait to read more in this series\u003c\/strong\u003e.' May Ellis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 272 pages | Published September 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66018823241996,"sku":"9781837516810","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9781837516810.jpg?v=1792116027","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/a-safe-haven-for-the-war-orphans-an-emotional-and-uplifting-ww2-saga-from-rachel-brimble-for-2026","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}