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Beryl Matthews

An Orphan's Wish

An Orphan's Wish

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Beryl Matthews' novel 'Fighting with Shadows' is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and family, set in 1949 London. It follows Angie Westwood, who adopts her orphaned nephew Danny and sets out to give him the family he needs, but discovers more than she bargained for. Catherine Cookson fans will love it, and readers have praised it for its hope and adventure.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2024
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd


Angie Westwood's life takes a tragic turn when her young cousin Jane suddenly passes away, leaving her three-year-old son, Danny, all alone. With the identity of the boy's father a mystery, Angie adopts her orphaned nephew and sets out to give him the one thing he needs most: family. But after retreating to the Sawyer's farm for some peace of mind, Angie is about to discover far more than she bargained for. What if finding Danny's father means losing him to a stranger? Will she risk it all for a chance at love and family?

Catherine Cookson fans will love this uplifting and heartfelt tale of love, loss, and family from the bestselling author of The Winter Child, The Orphan of Farthing Street, and Her Mother's Daughter. A heartwarming and uplifting tale, much like the author's own experience, Daily Express 1949, London. The war is over. Angie Westwood's hardships should be behind her. But when her young cousin Jane suddenly dies, Angie's life changes forever. Jane's untimely death leaves poor Danny, her three-year-old son, all alone. With the identity of the boy's father a mystery, Angie adopts her orphaned nephew and sets out to give him the one thing he needs most: family. But after retreating to the Sawyer's farm for some peace of mind, Angie is about to discover far more than she bargained for. What if finding Danny's father means losing him to a stranger? Will she risk it all for a chance at love and family?

PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS FIGHTING WITH SHADOWS, Catherine Cookson fans will love this uplifting and heartfelt tale of love, loss, and family from the bestselling author of The Winter Child, The Orphan of Farthing Street, and Her Mother's Daughter. A heartwarming and uplifting tale, much like the author's own experience, Daily Express 1949, London. The war is over. Angie Westwood's hardships should be behind her. But when her young cousin Jane suddenly dies, Angie's life changes forever. Jane's untimely death leaves poor Danny, her three-year-old son, all alone. With the identity of the boy's father a mystery, Angie adopts her orphaned nephew and sets out to give him the one thing he needs most: family. But after retreating to the Sawyer's farm for some peace of mind, Angie is about to discover far more than she bargained for. What if finding Danny's father means losing him to a stranger? Will she risk it all for a chance at love and family?

READER REVIEWS FOR BERYL MATTHEWS: 'Did not disappoint ... An extremely enjoyable read from cover to cover, once I started reading I could not put it down. Full of hope and adventure ***** Reader Review 'Another excellent book by this author, could not put it down ***** Reader Review 'Made me laugh and cry ***** Reader Review

Weight: 344g
Dimension: 199 x 131 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781405940634

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