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Also by Sandy Taylor
The Runaway Children
The Little Orphan Girl
Brighton Girls Trilogy
When We Danced at the End of the Pier (Book 1)
The Girls from See Saw Lane (Book 2)
Counting Chimneys (Book 3)
A letter from Sandy
Thank you so much for choosing to read The Little Orphan Girl. If you did enjoy it, and want to keep up-to-date with all my latest releases, just sign up here. Your email address will never be shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.
I would like to thank all my readers for your on-going support and wonderful reviews.
This story is fiction but it was inspired by my mother, who was born in a work house in southern Ireland.
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Sandy x
When We Danced at the End of the Pier
Brighton Girls Trilogy Book 1
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Brighton 1930: Maureen O’Connell is a carefree girl, but her family is on the brink of tragedy, war is looming and life will never be the same again.
Jack and Nelson have always been dear friends to Maureen. Despite their different backgrounds, they’ve seen each other through thick and thin.
As Maureen blossoms from a little girl into a young woman, the candle she’s always held for Jack burns bright. But just as she’s found love, war wrenches them apart. The man she cherishes with all her heart is leaving.
When the bombs start to fall, Maureen and her family find themselves living in the most dangerous of times. With Jack no longer by her side and Nelson at war, Maureen has never felt more alone. Can she look to a brighter future? And will she find the true happiness she’s dreamt of?
An utterly gripping and heart-wrenching story about the enduring power of love, hope and friendship during the darkest of days. Perfect for fans of Pam Jenoff, Nadine Dorries and Diney Costeloe.
The Girls from See Saw Lane
Brighton Girls Trilogy Book 2
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‘I loved this novel so much, even though it’s probably the most heart-breaking story I’ve read all year...it will totally absorb you and capture your heart.’ That Thing She Reads
Brighton 1963. Mary Pickles and I walked along the street with our arms linked, looking in shop windows. We were best friends and together we were invincible.
Dottie and Mary forged a friendship over a bag of penny sweets when they were eight years old. They’ve shared everything together since then – the highs and lows of school, family dramas, hopes and dreams and now, at seventeen, they’re both shop girls, working at Woolworths.
As they go out in the world in pursuit of love and happiness, the simplicity of their childhood dissolves as life becomes more complicated. The heady excitement of first love will consume them both, but the pain of unintentional betrayal will test their friendship in ways neither of them could ever imagine…
A charming, heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting novel which brings a bygone era vividly to life. Fans of Nadine Dorries, Mary Gibson and Pam Weaver will love The Girls from See Saw Lane.
Counting Chimneys
Brighton Girls Trilogy Book 3
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Brighton 1969: Dottie Perks steps off the train and breathes in the sea air, the smell of fish and chips, and the precious childhood memories of a friend and place she’ll never forget.
Dottie Perks has forged a new life for herself in London, a new job and sweet boyfriend Joe to keep her warm at night. She’s safe, happy and loved. What more could she ask for?
But when Dottie returns home to Brighton for a family celebration, the last person she expects to see is her first love; the boy who stole her heart… and broke it. Ralph Bennett.
As old familiar feelings come rushing to the surface, Dottie struggles to deny the strong chemistry that still exists between them. She can’t throw away everything to be with Ralph…can she? And if she does, how can they ever overcome the pain and tragedy of their shared past?
A beautiful, touching and heartbreaking story of love, loss and friendship. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Mary Gibson and Katie Flynn.
Acknowledgements
As always, there are so many people to thank. My wonderful children, Kate, Bo, and Iain. My amazing grandchildren Millie, Archie and Emma Willow: you are always in my heart. To the wonderful team at Bookouture: Oliver Rhodes, Claire Bord, Kim Nash and my fabulous editor Natasha Harding. Thank you for all the support you give me.
It has been an amazing journey. I would like to thank my brothers and sisters Mag, Paddy, Marge and John and all my nieces and nephews for always believing in my writing. Sending lots of love to my Irish family.
To my amazing friends, too many to mention you all. Angela, Linda, Lynda and Lis: I would be lost without you. To Lesley, Louie and Wenny, thank you for always being there, love ya lots.
And to my wonderful agent and friend Kate Hordern who took a chance on me, thank you for everything Kate.
Published by Bookouture in 2018
An imprint of StoryFire Ltd.
Carmelite House
50 Victoria Embankment
London EC4Y 0DZ
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Copyright © Sandy Taylor, 2018
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eBook ISBN: 978-1-78681-647-4
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, organizations, places and events other than those clearly in the public domain, are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or locales is entirely coincidental.
