Sheila Newberry
Mother and Baby Home: A warm-hearted new novel from the Queen of Family Saga
Mother and Baby Home: A warm-hearted new novel from the Queen of Family Saga
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Sheila Newberry's The Forget-Me-Not Girl is a charming new saga for fans of Call the Midwife, following the story of Sunny, who was abandoned by her mother and taken in by Nan at the Mother and Baby Home on Grove Lane, London. As 1950s London changes, Sunny must make tough decisions that could affect the rest of her life.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
A captivating new tale by Sheila Newberry, the acclaimed author of "The Nursemaid's Secret" and "The Winter Baby," is sure to captivate fans of "Call the Midwife." Set in the bustling streets of 1950s London, "Sunny" follows the journey of a young girl who grew up in the Mother and Baby Home on Grove Lane. Born to a wartime nurse and a pilot, Sunny was abandoned by her mother shortly after her birth and taken in by Nan, the warm and gentle proprietor of the home.
Despite never knowing her parents, Sunny has always felt like an outsider, struggling to fit in with her surroundings. However, as she approaches her sixteenth birthday, she begins to crave a sense of belonging and identity. Determined to find her place in the world, Sunny embarks on her first job and finally begins to glimpse a future that holds promise.
As 1950s London undergoes a rapid transformation, Sunny undergoes a personal transformation as well. When someone from her past returns, she is faced with difficult decisions that could shape the course of her life forever. "The Mother and Baby Home" is a poignant and emotional saga that explores themes of love, loss, and the search for belonging.
With its rich historical setting, captivating characters, and heartwarming narrative, this book is sure to resonate with readers of all ages. Praise for Sheila Newberry has been pouring in, with reviewers describing her work as "gloriously nostalgic," "a perfect example of her talent," and "like having dinner with your mother in her warm and cosy kitchen."
So, if you're looking for a captivating and emotional read that will transport you back to a bygone era, be sure to pick up "The Mother and Baby Home." You won't be disappointed.
Weight: 308g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838771454
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