Cockney Orphan - Couverture souple

Rivers, Carol

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0857206508 ISBN 13 : 9780857206503

Editeur : Simon & Schuster, 2013

Synopsis

September 7th, 1940. The Isle of Dogs, heart of London's docklands, suffers the first terrible night of a nine-month Blitz. But amidst the death and destruction shines a ray of hope when young Connie Marsh finds an orphaned baby boy amongst the rubble. She also finds herself falling in love with handsome Vic Champion, the man who helped her rescue the child they've named Lucky. But Connie's happiness is not to last. When his call-up papers arrive, Vic leaves for the navy - and Connie knows she might never see him again. She's in danger of losing Lucky too when a sinister figure emerges, claiming to be the boy's grandfather. Will she turn for comfort to Clint Hershey, the dashing GI who makes no secret of his admiration for her? Will she stay true to Vic, the man she really loves?

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Previously published as Connie of Kettle Street
Amidst the death and destruction of war shines a ray of hope
September 7th, 1940. The Isle of Dogs, heart of London's docklands, suffers the first terrible night of a nine-month Blitz. But for Connie Marsh, the discovery of an orphaned baby boy amongst the rubble brings a glimmer of hope to a time of darkness and suffering.
She also finds herself falling in love with handsome Vic Campion, the man who helped her rescue the child they've named Lucky.
But Connie's happiness is not to last. When his call-up papers arrive, Vic leaves for the navy - and Connie knows she might never see him again. And when a sinister figure emerges, claiming to be Lucky's grandfather, she is terrified of losing the child, too. Will she turn for comfort to Clint Hershey, the dashing GI who makes no secret of his admiration for her? Will she stay true to Vic, the man she really loves?
A compelling tale of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary times, Cockney Orphan is perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn.
[Small print above the ISBN] Previously published with the title 'Connie of Kettle Street'.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Amidst the death and destruction of war shines a ray of hope
7th September, 1940. The Isle of Dogs, heart of London's docklands, suffers the first terrible night of a nine-month Blitz. But for Connie Marsh, the discovery of an orphaned baby boy amongst the rubble brings a glimmer of hope to a time of darkness and suffering.
She also finds herself falling in love with handsome Vic Campion, the man who helped her rescue the child they've named Lucky.
But Connie's happiness is not to last. When his call-up papers arrive, Vic leaves for the navy - and Connie knows she might never see him again. And when a sinister figure emerges, claiming to be Lucky's grandfather, she is terrified of losing the child, too. Will she turn for comfort to Clint Hershey, the dashing GI who makes no secret of his admiration for her? Will she stay true to Vic, the man she really loves?
Previously published with the title Connie of Kettle Street.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Simon & Schuster
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0857206508
• ISBN 13: 9780857206503
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 480