{"product_id":"the-lost-orphans-of-lyon-helen-parusel-9781805577805","title":"The Lost Orphans of Lyon","description":"A BRAND NEW heartbreaking WWII novel set in Occupied France from Helen Parusel. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Mandy Robotham and Gill Thompson! 'The story is poignant and compelling - and what an ending: wow!' Gill Thompson \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hidden tunnel. Two frightened children. One woman who must risk everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyon, Occupied France, 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Yvette Dubois's husband inherits a remote chateau, she reluctantly leaves Lyon behind -- only for Armand to abandon her there to manage the vineyard alone. Isolated among unfamiliar staff, Yvette feels trapped in a life she never wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEverything changes the day she hears a mysterious knocking in the library. Behind a tapestry, she discovers a hidden tunnel - along with two frightened orphans. Yvette learns the chateau once acted as an escape route for Jewish children and others fleeing Nazi persecution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYvette vows to continue the important work, wanting to honour the legacy. But Armand insists their safety depends on appeasing the occupiers. And defying him could destroy their future -- and their freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs German patrols tighten their grip on the area and whispers of betrayal grow louder, Yvette must risk everything to protect the innocent - even if the day may come when she'll need to use the tunnel to save herself...\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Helen Parusel: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This debut shines a light on a little-known, but no less vital, corner of the war events we should all know about. \u003cstrong\u003eFascinating\u003c\/strong\u003e.' \u003cem\u003eMandy Robotham\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'The story is \u003cstrong\u003epoignant and compelling\u003c\/strong\u003e - and what an ending: wow! ... A brilliant story with a powerful message. I wholeheartedly recommend it.' \u003cem\u003eGill Thompson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This novel is \u003cstrong\u003ea true page turner\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as being \u003cstrong\u003ea heart-wrenching, emotional story\u003c\/strong\u003e of one of the darkest chapters of history ...first class research and captivating story-telling!' \u003cem\u003eLouise Fein\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003ePacy, twisty and emotional\u003c\/strong\u003e... a beautiful page-turner ... I highly recommended it.' \u003cem\u003eAmanda Geard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'The layers of deception Laila encounters at the Lebensborn home were \u003cstrong\u003emasterfully done\u003c\/strong\u003e and had me glued to the pages. A \u003cstrong\u003epowerful\u003c\/strong\u003e debut, and a must-read for fans of historical fiction.' \u003cem\u003eAndie Newton\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eAtmospheric and gripping\u003c\/strong\u003e.' \u003cem\u003eJacquie Bloese\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A \u003cstrong\u003eheartbreaking tale of love, loss and overwhelming courage\u003c\/strong\u003e. I was captivated, and couldn't turn the pages fast enough.' \u003cem\u003eSiobhan Daiko\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'The \u003cstrong\u003ecompelling\u003c\/strong\u003e story of Laila - a woman of \u003cstrong\u003egreat hope and courage\u003c\/strong\u003e - who showed how love, loyalty and compassion can endure despite the evils of war.' \u003cem\u003eCatherine Law\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Helen Parusel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1805577808\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781805577805\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d","brand":"Helen Parusel","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48520319729919,"sku":"9781805577805","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cdcd5192-2789-4b21-abd5-4f6eb5513b3f.jpg?v=1778742052","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-lost-orphans-of-lyon-helen-parusel-9781805577805","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}