Winters Orphan, Katie Flynn
Winters Orphan, Katie Flynn
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Winter's Orphan

Author: Katie Flynn

Narrator: Anne Dover

Unabridged: 11 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 10/26/2023

Synopsis

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London, 1939

When tragedy strikes, Libby Andrews is left homeless and destitute, fending for herself on the capital's most dangerous streets.

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Libby is on the cusp of making a decision that could jeopardise her future when a local boy saves her from ruin.

The kindness of this stranger sets her on a different path, and Libby heads to Liverpool with a determined mind and hope in her heart.

There, she reconnects with long lost family - but will she be able to uncover the truth that tore them apart all those years ago?

WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN:

'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy'
'Hard to put down'
'Her characters are like old friends'

©2023 Katie Flynn (P)2023 Penguin Audio

About Katie Flynn

Katie Flynn is the pen name of the much-loved writer, Judy Turner, who published over ninety novels in her lifetime. Judy's unique stories were inspired by hearing family recollections of life in Liverpool during the early twentieth century, and her books went on to sell more than eight million copies. Judy passed away in January 2019, aged 82.The legacy of Katie Flynn lives on through her daughter, Holly Flynn, who continues to write under the Katie Flynn name. Holly worked as an assistant to her mother for many years and together they co-authored a number of Katie Flynn novels.Holly lives in the north east of Wales with her husband Simon and their two children. When she's not writing she enjoys walking her two lurchers, Sparky and Snoopy, in the surrounding countryside, and cooking forbidden foods such as pies, cakes and puddings! She looks forward to sharing many more Katie Flynn stories, which she and her mother devised together, with readers in the years to come.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Linda on January 09, 2024

A bit long winded. Disappointed in the cut off ending......more

Goodreads review by Erimac on November 16, 2023

A good story but too long-winded for me. I found myself jumping paragraphs at times. I also agree that the chapters were too long. In my opinion a good editor could have improved it, breaking it into shorter chapters and making the story tighter. Also, spoiler alert, there is obviously a sequel in t......more

Goodreads review by Shirley on August 17, 2025

A nice story with good characterisation. However, towards the end, I got a little impatient when the mystery was not revealed involving Libby's mother and her aunt and uncle. There was an explanation which I suspect to many readers was predictable but everything was not revealed and it still leaves......more

Goodreads review by Belinda on December 29, 2024

I listened to a cd in the car, and loved the voice of the actor. I really loved Libby and Margo. A good reminder to be grateful in life as life back then was tough, Hitler bombing England and people losing their houses. No such thing back then as the dole! The book did drag on similar to my review I......more

Goodreads review by Emma on November 12, 2025

This was such a beautiful and heartfelt novel. I loved the story and following Libby on her journey through the book. The only thing that I felt that could have improved it was to make the chapters shorter, otherwise it was an enjoyable read. I highly recommend it to other readers and I look forward......more

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