{"product_id":"the-mersey-orphan-sheila-riley-9781838896591","title":"The Mersey Orphan","description":"\u003cp\u003e'A thoroughly enjoyable, powerful novel' \u003ci\u003eLyn Andrews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An enchanting, warm and deeply touching story' \u003ci\u003eCathy Sharp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter, Liverpool 1947. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvie Kilgaren is a fighter. \u003c\/b\u003eAbandoned by her mother and with her father long gone, she is left to raise her siblings in dockside Liverpool, as they battle against the coldest winter on record. But she is determined to make a life for herself and create a happy home for what's left of her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate for work, Evie takes a job at the Tram Tavern under the kindly watch of pub landlady, and pillar of the community, Connie Sharp. But Connie has problems of her own when her quiet life of spinsterhood is upturned with the arrival of a mysterious undercover detective from out of town.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen melting ice reveals a body in the canal, things take a turn for the worst for the residents of Reckoner's Row. Who could be responsible for such a brutal attack? And can Evie keep her family safe before they strike again?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gritty, historical family drama full of laughter and tears from the author of Annie Groves' bestsellers including \u003ci\u003eChild of the Mersey \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eChristmas on the Mersey\u003c\/i\u003e. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'I found \u003ci\u003eThe Orphan Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e a thoroughly enjoyable, powerful novel set against the background of a war-battered city still struggling against austerity, rationing, the black market and poverty. A fast paced story-line and believable characters added to the authenticity of what I am sure will be the beginning of a series of successful books for Sheila Riley.' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLyn Andrews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An enchanting, warm and deeply touching story about a brave young girl fighting against injustice. Loved it and look forward to her next book.' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCathy Sharp, author of the best-selling Orphans of Halfpenny Street.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eThe Mersey Orphan: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Oh what a wonderful story this is. I enjoyed every bit of Evies story suffering lots of traumas and struggles in her life. This book will definitely keep you reading on chapter after chapter I really enjoyed it, and looking forward to more from this author. A beautiful family saga.' \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Excellent story with characters that pull at your heartstrings.' \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Powerful, emotional and intense, The Orphan Daughter has at its heart a fantastic heroine readers will root for and a cast of brilliantly nuanced characters it is impossible not to care about. Written straight from the heart, The Orphan Daughter is a must-read for saga fans everywhere!' \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A really heart warming read for the winter months. Lovely characters, richly drawn and well rounded.' \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'From the first page I was hooked. I've loved reading this fabulous story.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sheila Riley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1838896597\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781838896591\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 11\/09\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 520\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.29d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Sheila Riley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48486155682047,"sku":"9781838896591","price":43.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_be880a28-246e-4b74-90cc-09278cb704f5.jpg?v=1778054038","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-mersey-orphan-sheila-riley-9781838896591","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}