num_pages: 401
description: A journey into war but not one shell take alone Orphan Kitty Pattison is young nave and ready to do her bit for the war effort when she volunteers with the Red Cross and pledges to help those most in need. Its one of the most nerve-wracking moments of her life but then she meets fellow volunteers Joan Norfolk and Trixie Dunn and a bond of friendship is forged in the fire of life on the wards during the Blitz. Days are spent nursing injured soldiers back to life and nights are spent anticipating bombs falling from the sky and then trawling through the wreckage to save who she can but the light and laughter she finds with Jo and Trix see Kitty through the darkest hours. And when Kitty starts growing closer to handsome Canadian doctor Michael McCarthy its her friends who help her to find the courage to realise that no matter what has happened or what is to come we all deserve love This stunning new historical novel from the internationally bestselling The Secret Orphan takes readers on an emotional journey and follows in the footsteps of the brave women who volunteered with the Red Cross during the Second World War.  Wow what a page turner . Just loved this book sleep was unimportant whilst reading it Elaine Make sure you have lots of tissues handy as I sobbed most of the way through it  Karyn A marvellous historical novel set during World War II on the home front. I was completely consumed  Julia The incredibly drawn background of a country at war rich with historical detail this book is definitely a must read for fans of World War Two fiction  or indeed those who adore a great love story  Jane First time reading this author and what an outstandingly poignant tale Jeanie What an emotional book I felt like I was actually in the storyline  Angela
language: English
title: The Red Cross Orphans
publisher: One More Chapter