1945, the German-Polish border: With Nazis on one side and Soviet forces approaching on the other, a mother and her little boy are torn apart, and so begins an unforgettable tale of courage, heartbreak and motherhood in wartime.“If you ever get lost, Jacob, you need to stay where you are and wait, because I’ll come looking for you. And I’ll always find you.”In the icy grip of winter, Emma is trying to escape Poland, with her two young children and little more than the clothes on their backs. With the Russian Red Army advancing, she knows their safety relies on them crossing the border. She swears to herself that she’ll do whatever it takes to keep their family together.But before they can reach the border, her little boy Jacob falls ill, his once-sparkling blue eyes getting dimmer with each moment that passes. And Emma knows she has to get him to a hospital, where she hands him to a kind nurse.She feels sure they will be reunited the next day. But then the bombing starts. And when she reaches the hospital again, she finds it deserted, her darling son gone.Though her heart tells her she has to stay and find him, she faces an impossible choice. She would risk her own life for Jacob in a heartbeat, but as her daughter Sophie’s cold, little hand slips into her own, Emma is forced to make a heartbreaking decision. Unable to find any trace of her beloved son, she knows she must at least get her daughter to safety.But she can never forget the promise she made to her little boy. That if they were ever separated, she’d come looking for him. That she’d always find him.Whatever the danger, whatever the risk. She knows what she has to do. Because there is nothing stronger than a mother’s love…An utterly unforgettable and devastating story, perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Stolen from her Mother and Sold on a Monday. Readers are loving The Orphan’s Mother:“A heart-wrenching book that shows the effects of war on families and what happens when those families are ripped apart. A truly heart-breaking read that made me cry many times.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“My heart broke and I could deeply feel the agony both the children and mothers were experiencing. Grab tissues before you read… Spectacular… A unique slice of WW2 history.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A heart-rending story of how war tears families apart, the lengths a mother will go to to protect her children, this book was beautifully written and descriptive, couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A heartbreaking and emotional book that will tear you up… Memorable… Very touching… This book will take you on a journey that will make you emotional and heartbroken at the same time. Worth five stars!” Tropicalgirlreadsbooks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“What an immersing read!… There is so much more in this book, my words don’t do it justice. Please read it, you won’t be disappointed!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Will tug at your heartstrings… Marion Kummerow is a born storyteller… A story that will stay with me… Loved this book.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Your heart will be on the floor, in pieces, after this.” Booksreadbyprairiegirl“A heart wrenching and heart-warming story about love and family, about a mother who would do anything to keep her children safe and alive, about a mother who has to make the hardest decision there is.” Spookysmazeofbook
✔ Author(s): Marion Kummerow
✔ Title: The Orphan's Mother: An utterly heartbreaking and unputdownable WW2 historical novel
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (2187 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1803143908
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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