{"product_id":"the-orphans-of-mersea-house-isbn-9781639100880","title":"The Orphans of Mersea House","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the tradition of Kristin Harmel and Elise Hooper, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller Marty Wingate transports us to postwar England’s Suffolk coast in a rich historical drama about love lost—and promise found.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngland, 1957.\u003c\/b\u003e Olive Kersey’s only love never returned from World War II, and now, she’s alone and penniless. Then, the last person she ever expected to see again returns to Southwold. Olive’s childhood friend, Margery Paxton, arrives to claim her inheritance: Mersea House, a stately old home she plans to turn into the town’s only lodging. Olive’s life takes a sunny turn when Margery hires her to run the establishment. But Mersea House holds its own mysteries—and its own dangers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFirst, rumors begin to fly when two enigmatic lodgers move in: Hugh Hodson, manager of the town cinema, and Mrs. Abigail Claypool, a recluse and war widow. And then, the completely unexpected: Margery is informed she has a new ward, eleven-year-old Juniper Wyckes, the orphaned daughter of Margery’s first love. Mrs. Lucie Pagett, Children’s Officer at the local authority, informs Margery that Juniper was severely stricken with polio as a child, and makes clear that she could be taken away if her welfare is in jeopardy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBut the past is never far behind for the inhabitants of Mersea House, and looming secrets may destroy these friendships they've created.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Orphans of Mersea House\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A moving look at a group of young women as they navigate life in postwar England . . . a nuanced look at a makeshift family.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A quiet, beautifully told novel.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e, 5-star review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This is a beautifully written story that reminds us what it means to have friends and family, the importance of friendship, acceptance and the joy of being in love. A truly remarkable and enjoyable read, I would recommend this book to everyone!”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Pillows Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eGlamour Girls\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[Wingate’s] command of WWII history and the uncelebrated roles of women is exemplary, and the emotional resonance makes this a deeply fulfilling read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The author manages to depict Rosalie’s friendships with fellow Attagirls and RAF pilots in a manner that is both realistic and touching.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Glamour Girls is a heart-warming story of family, friendship, and romance...I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a new and unique perspective of WWII fiction.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eGirly Book Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A winner [featuring] a smart, strong female lead.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tender and fierce, the book is always well-written and captures the spirit of the time.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eManhattan Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fascinating, well-researched look at the ATA and the “glamour girls” who helped win the war.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Glamour Girls feels so real it’s like reading a personal diary of the brave women who were unsung heroes of WWII. Marty Wingate has managed to get the feel for wartime Britain spot on. Well done!”\u003cbr\u003e—Rhys Bowen, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Marty Wingate delivers it all in Glamour Girls—wartime love, heartbreaking losses, endearing characters, fascinating period detail.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Candace Robb, author of the Owen Archer historical mysteries\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Glamour Girls will take you on a fascinating journey into the lives of female pilots in WWII Britain. Blending female friendship with romance and loss, this is a vivid and heartfelt read!”\u003cbr\u003e—Sara Ackerman, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRed Sky Over Hawaii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Fans of strong women defying the odds will love Wingate's novel of Englishwoman Rosalie Wright's struggle to become pilot during World War II—there's friendship, romance, adventure, and wonderful attention to period detail.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Susan Elia MacNeal, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Maggie Hope series\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A wonderful, heart-warming tale of the women of the ATA. Be prepared to fall in love with some very special characters, and experience adventure, heartbreak and love with them, as they fulfil an incredibly important job during the war. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.” \u003cbr\u003e—Soraya M. Lane, Amazon Charts bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Wives of War\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author \u003cb\u003eMarty Wingate\u003c\/b\u003e writes mystery series and historical fiction set in England with the  occasional foray into Scotland. The First Edition Library mysteries  (Berkley), set in Bath, feature Hayley Burke, the curator of a  collection of books from the Golden Age of Mystery. \u003ci\u003eMurder is a Must\u003c\/i\u003e,  book two, will be released in the fall, 2020. Marty is also the author  of the Potting Shed books (Alibi) with Pru Parke, a middle-aged American  gardener transplanted from Texas to England, and the Birds of a Feather  series (Alibi) with Julia Lanchester, bird lover, who runs a tourist  office in a Suffolk village.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarty and her husband live near  Seattle, but she prefers on-the-ground research whenever possible, and  so they travel regularly to England and Scotland. There, she can be  found tracing the historical steps of her characters--including flying a  Spitfire simulator and visiting World War Two airfields--followed by  stopping for tea and a slice of Victoria sponge or enjoying a swift half  in a pub.","brand":"Alcove Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304954482917,"sku":"NP9781639100880","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781639100880.jpg?v=1767740825","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-orphans-of-mersea-house-isbn-9781639100880","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}