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The Lost Children

By: Shirley Dickson
Narrated by: Rosie Jones
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Summary

As they walked toward the railway station, their mother took an envelope from her handbag. "I want you to keep this somewhere safe."

"What’s in the letter?"

"Listen carefully. You’re never to open it unless you or your sister are in real trouble. Promise me."

England, 1943: Home is no longer safe for eight-year-old twins Molly and Jacob. Night after night, wailing bombs and screeching planes skim the rooftops overhead. They cradle each other, shivering in terror, not knowing if they will live to see dawn. Their mother, Martha, has no choice but to evacuate them to the safety of the countryside. 

At the train station, Martha bites back tears as she says good-bye to her precious children. Knowing she might never see them again, she gives Jacob a letter, pressing the envelope into his hands and telling him to only read it if they are in danger. 

In the country, Molly and Jacob must adjust to life with strangers. Every night they dream of returning home to the arms of their beloved mother. But then the unimaginable happens. Martha is killed in an explosion, leaving the twins all alone in the world. 

The war has robbed Molly and Jacob of everything - all they have left is one another. Motherless and destitute, they face the grim reality of life in an orphanage. The time has finally come for Jacob to open the letter. What secret does it hold, and could it change the course of their tragic fate? Because if they are together, they can survive anything - but what if they are torn apart? 

From the best-selling author of The Orphan Sisters comes an utterly heartbreaking and unforgettable tale of two children who must lean on each other in a time of tragedy and learn the shocking truth of their past. Fans of Wives of War, Lisa Wingate, and Diney Costeloe will be swept away by this sublime World War Two novel. 

©2020 Shirley Dickson (P)2020 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

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I loved Rosie Jones telling the story, makes a change from boring voices that ramble on and on well done Rosie x

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Heartwarming story, brought me to tears on more than one occasion. Will definitely be looking for more from this author.

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So wonderfully written and narrated

Once again Shirley The lost Children was a stunning book, it was edge of the seat for me which I will let the readers find for themselves , the narration again was so wonderfully done , thats 4 of your books that have been a pleasure to listen to, thank you 🍷

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great listen

lovely heart warming story by Shirley Dickson 👌
narrator Rosie Jones brought the book alive perfectly 😊👌

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Beautiful story

Audiobooks don't usually make me cry, but this one very nearly did! A captivating story, with lots of sadness, but a happy ending,

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very enjoyable

I really enjoyed this audible. it was one I didn't want to put down. If you enjoy war stories with children you will like this. a few sad bits and some twists but also heart warming too!

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Great emotional story

really enjoyed this special story which has many heart wrenching moments well worth a read.

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the lost children

what a lovely story great .The narrator was very good to listen to warm .

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just brilliant

this book was brilliant I loved every minute of it I did not want it to end .

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Just heartwarming!

A beautifully written book which is full of love and hope despite the trials that the characters face. Truly heartwarming and I can’t wait to start another of her books!

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