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Takeda Shingen is the third volume in Terje Solum's monumental series, La saga de los samuráis. This book tells the story of Takeda Shingen, born during Japan's tumultuous 16th century, when the...

Danny's early life is marked by violence and abandonment. After being beaten by his father, he flees to escape further harm. However, life on the streets proves no safer, and he soon falls into the...

The Lonely Orphan by Cathy Sharp tells the emotional and heartrending story of Luke's journey to find a new family. After growing up in an abusive orphanage, he runs away to London in search of a...

Charlie has promised his little sister Maisie he'll never let her feel frightened again. But when she falls ill, it's hard to keep that promise. Luckily, some kind nurses at the hospital are there to...

Jonny's life has been marked by hardship from an early age. After his mother's death, he was taken in by a neighbour who provided him with a new home and support. However, Jonny soon found himself...

The Last Orphan is a gripping thriller about a man with a troubled past, forced back into service by the very people he once swore to protect. Evan Smoak, the last survivor of a secret government...

The Orphan's Letters by Glynis Peters is a gripping and heartfelt historical novel that explores the lives of those affected by war. As the Second World War rages on, nurse Kitty Pattison's life...

The Red Cross Orphans by Glynis Peters is a heart-wrenching historical novel that takes readers on an emotional journey through World War II. When Kitty Pattison volunteers with the Red Cross, she...

The Nowhere Man is a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. He's said to be able to protect and save those who are truly desperate and deserving, but his existence is not merely a myth. Evan...

Evan Smoak's past is one of secrets and lies. As a boy, he was taken from an orphanage and raised in a top-secret programme that taught him how to survive in the shadows. Now, as Orphan X, he uses...

The Orphans of St Halibut's by Sophie Wills is a hilarious caper about four young friends who find themselves in a precarious situation after burying their matron. With an Inspector on his way, they...

The Orphans Homecoming is the latest installment in Glynis Peters' heartwarming saga, The Red Cross Orphans. This poignant novel tells the story of a group of young people who find themselves brought...

The Orphanage Girls by Mary Wood In the midst of East London's notorious orphanage, three young girls dare to dream of a life beyond the confines of their harsh reality. Ruth, Amy, and Ellen long to...

The Ninth Orphan is a gripping international thriller novel that delves into the world of espionage and suspense. An orphan's life takes a drastic turn when he becomes an assassin for a secretive...

An Orphan's Wish by Elizabeth Gill is a heartwarming and emotional novel about four siblings who find themselves at the mercy of their grandparents after their parents' unexpected passing. Forced to...

Out of the Dark: An Orphan X Novel by Gregg HurwitzEvan Smoak's past is catching up to him, and there's no one left to rescue but himself. Once part of an off-the-books operation designed to create...

The Orphan Brigade: A Regiment of Kentucky's Civil War Soldiers. During the American Civil War, the First Kentucky Brigade, nicknamed the Orphan Brigade, was formed from six Confederate Infantry...

Christmas for the Halfpenny Orphans by Cathy Sharp is a gripping drama that explores the lives of two young sisters struggling to survive in a world that seems determined to tear them apart. After...

The Orphans of St Halibut's: Pamela's Revenge by Sophie Wills is a hilarious and action-packed sequel to the original series. Since saving their home from destruction, the mischievous orphans have...

Orphan Dreamer and the Missing Arrowhead by J. Nell Brown is a gripping novella that explores the apocalyptic world through the eyes of Daniela Rose, a 12-year-old girl struggling with depression and...

Orphaned Warrior: A Personal Account of Life in 1950s and 1960s Britain. This moving memoir tells the story of Linda's early years, growing up in a George Muller orphanage during the 1950s and 1960s...

The Charleston Orphan House: A Glimpse into the Lives of America's First Public Orphanage. In 18th-century Charleston, South Carolina, the first public orphanage in America was established to care...

In 1943, Munich was a city in turmoil. As the war raged on, nurse Margarete Weiss found herself at the centre of a sinister plot. With her life and the lives of others hanging in the balance, she...

The Orphans from Liverpool Lane is a heartwarming and emotional wartime saga that explores the complexities of family life during one of history's most tumultuous periods. In 1944, Liverpool, two...

Amy's life is forever changed when she's chosen to resettle in Canada, leaving behind the only home she's ever known. As she sets sail for Montreal, she must confront the uncertainty of her future...

The cow's utility is often questioned. For Yangata, it was a reality check. His village headman's grandson, Kalinga, returns home from studying in the US with his American wife, Hilda, to pursue...

Orphans is a powerful and moving drama that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. This international success tells the story of two brothers, one sensitive and reclusive, the other violent...

In 1663, New Amsterdam was a harsh and unforgiving place. Orphan children were vanishing, and suspicion fell on a serial killer. Amidst this turmoil, two individuals found themselves entangled in a...

Evelyn Dalton's life took a devastating turn at midnight, when she became an Angel, but her four boys were left to face an uncertain future as orphans. A heart-wrenching story of a mother's struggle...

Life has been tough for May and Gus Lavender. Their father's disappearance at sea and their mother's tragic illness have left them with little to rely on. Now, they face a new challenge as they are...

The Orphan's Tale by Pam Jenoff is a heart-wrenching story of survival and sacrifice in World War II. After being cast out in disgrace, 16-year-old Noa discovers a boxcar containing dozens of Jewish...

A true story of courage and friendship set against the backdrop of World War II. In 1942, American model Jessica May arrives in Europe to cover the war as a photojournalist for Vogue, but her...

Saga's life is one of comfort and routine, with his mum's special peanut soup a constant source of joy. However, in Africa, childhoods can be brutally cut short, especially for those living under a...

The Astor Orphan: A Memoir by Alexandra Aldrich is an unflinching account of her family's eccentric and fractured history. Born into a branch of the Astor legacy that had fallen on hard times,...

A human woman, Melanie, finds herself stranded on an alien planet after being left for dead by Earth's leaders. With her survival skills put to the test, she must navigate a new world and its...

The Orphan's Dream by Dilly Court is a heartwarming and nostalgic novel about Mirabel Cutler, a young woman who has known only hardship and loss. After her father's sudden death, she finds herself...

In 1902 Finland was under Russian rule, and Eeva's life was marked by loss and struggle. Orphaned as a child, she is sent to an orphanage before being employed as a servant to a widowed doctor,...

In 1850s Lancashire, superstition and tragedy entwine in a gripping tale. Born with a club foot, Ruth is shunned by her community, who fear she's cursed due to her affliction. When her family's life...

Winter 1947, Liverpool. Evie Kilgaren is a fighter, determined to make a life for herself and create a happy home for her family. After being abandoned by her mother and with her father long gone,...

Darien is now a prize in an intergalactic power struggle. Hegemony forces control the planet, with crack troops patrolling its hotspots as Earth watches passively from afar, unable to intervene due...

Twenty years ago, a bloody revolution swept across the land, wiping out the gods and leaving behind only their children. These young orphans were imprisoned in an orphanage, watched day and night by...

Orphans by Lyle Kessler is a powerful drama about two orphan brothers living in a run-down house in North Philadelphia. Their lives are turned upside down when a mysterious, wealthy man enters their...

Set against the backdrop of World War I, The Orphan Girl is a heartwarming and evocative historical saga that explores the complexities of family, identity and survival. In 1901, Eli Simmonite takes...

Liverpool, 1936. Molly Penelope Hardwick has been abandoned in Haisborough Orphanage. Desperate to discover her background, she befriends another orphan, Lenny Smith. Together they sneak out to roam...

Shropshire in 1874 was Hettie Jones' home. She had grown up without her father and been raised by the Malone family, who treated her as one of their own. As a pit girl at the local coal mines, she...

The Ones You Leave Behind Are the Ones That Stay with You Forever When Madeleine Belfield loses her family and home in the Blitz, she is sent to live with relatives in the Yorkshire Dales. There, she...

In 15th-century Florence, Giulia's life is marked by uncertainty and danger. As an orphan, she was forced to choose between becoming a nun or being married off to a man she didn't love. Instead, she...

The Ship was all the Universe. As long as the sacred Converter was fed, lights would glow and air would flow through its miles of metal corridors. But what if that wasn't true? What if there was more...

A National Book Award finalist and instant fantasy classic about the power of community, generosity, books, and baked goods. In the town of Stone in the Glen, a once-thriving community has fallen on...

The Orphan's Tale by Pam Jenoff is a powerful novel of friendship set in a traveling circus during World War II. A harrowing story of sacrifice and survival, it introduces two extraordinary women...

This is the story of Bill Blau's life, from the tumultuous 1930s to his experiences in World War II and beyond. At just 12 years old, he was forced to leave home due to financial hardship, leading...

In the midst of war, the world is turned upside down. In Amsterdam, 1941, the invasion by German forces shatters the lives of those living there. As the Nazi regime tightens its grip, the Dutch are...

An Orphan's Story by Cathy Sharp is a heart-wrenching tale of survival and hope in the face of war and uncertainty. When Arthur's father dies, he is sent to Canada with a group of other young...

When her childhood sweetheart is killed in action, Maxine Grey's world is turned upside down. Desperate to make a difference in the war, she takes a nursing job at London's St Thomas's Hospital,...

An Orphan in the Snow by Molly Green is a heartwarming historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of World War II. In 1941, Liverpool's Dr Barnardo's Home provides a refuge for women and...

The Lost Orphan by Pam Weaver is a heart-wrenching tale of three sisters torn apart by war. In December 1941, Amelie and Mireille were evacuated from the threat of German bombs, but their lives took...

Emma Hornby's gripping wartime saga follows three orphan children as they find themselves at the doorstep of a grand house in Manchester. After a cold and hard winter on the streets, their lives are...

Alexander Khan's Orphan of Islam tells the true story of a young boy caught between two cultures. Born in 1975 to a Pakistani father and English mother, Alex was torn from his family at three years...

Sam Watkins has always felt like an outsider at the orphanage where he's lived since childhood. But what if his feelings are not just about being alone? What if they're about something more - like...

Orphan Train is a powerful and moving novel about the search for family and the resilience of the human spirit. Set against the backdrop of America's history, the book tells the story of two women,...

Orphaned and freshly graduated, Celeste finds solace in the vibrant streets of Istanbul. However, her escape from pain only leads to new challenges.A mysterious disappearance sets off a frantic...

Tabby has a peculiar gift: she can communicate with the recently departed. This unique ability makes her special, but also puts her in danger. In 1844 Boston, Tabby works with her adopted father Eli...

Lauren Greenwood's life has been turned upside down. After being disowned by her father, she finds herself destitute and alone in America during the Great Depression. With no money to her name, she...

Get under the skin of clone club with this comprehensive guide to Orphan Black. This behind-the-scenes look at the hit TV drama includes exclusive interviews with the show's creators and cast, plus...

The Half-Orphan's Handbook by Joan F. Smith is a poignant coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of grief and loss with humour and sensitivity. Three months have passed since Lila lost...

The Women of Orphan Black: Faces of the Feminist Spectrum by Valerie Estelle Frankel explores the complex and multifaceted world of clones in science fiction. Through a feminist lens, this book...

Set in Germany, 1939, Orphan Monster Spy follows Sarah, a 15-year-old girl whose life is turned upside down after her mother is shot at a checkpoint. With her actress mother's training in...

Banks' search for answers about his parents' disappearance takes him back to the city of Shanghai, where memories and recollections are proving elusive. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of...

The Orphan Master's Son is a dark and witty story about a young orphan's rise in a surreal and tyrannical regime. Young Pak Jun Do is convinced he is special, but his reality is far from it.As he...

The Little Orphan Girl tells the heartbreaking and gripping journey of an Irish orphan. In 1901, six-year-old Cissy Ryan is forced to leave her only home at the workhouse, embarking on a path that...

Helen and Danny keep themselves to themselves. But their lives are disrupted when Helen's brother arrives unexpectedly. He is covered in blood. Dennis Kelly's new play, Orphans, takes its audience on...

Amy Carter's life was forever changed when her father was hanged and her mother died. With no other options, she was taken in by Ben, an artist, and his kindly landlady, Mrs Dalton. For the first...

The Science of Orphan Black: An Official Companion Delve into the scientific world behind the hit TV show. This guide explores the core concepts and theories that drive the story, including cloning,...

In the heart of the online marketplaces Basin lies Eldorado, an Enchanted city shrouded in mystery and fevered dreams. For Arminto Cordovil, this mystical place is more than just a myth - it's a...

A gripping tale of motherhood, loss, and redemption unfolds in this captivating story. In 1754, Bess Bright returns to London, only to discover that someone has taken her illegitimate newborn,...

The City, built on a sharp mountain, clings to the sea. The sea, in turn, tries to reclaim it. On a grey morning, a whale is found on a rooftop. A mysterious boy appears with the tide, and the...

Life is a long, tough struggle for Meg Maddison. After the death of her mother, she must care for her brothers, relying on her indomitable spirit to get her through the hard times. As she builds a...

A moving historical novel about love and resilience in the darkest of times. Southampton 1940 is a place of war and secrets. Maisie Reynolds was abandoned as a child, forced to grow up in an...

Orphan #8 A Novel by Kim van AlkemadeIn this powerful and affecting novel, inspired by true events, Rachel Rabinowitz recounts her journey from childhood trauma to unexpected choices that shape her...

A Cornish Orphan by Sheila Jeffries is a heart-warming family saga set at the turn of the century. After a terrible storm, seven-year-old Lottie is rescued from a shipwreck and taken in by Arnie...

In a poverty-stricken neighbourhood, a father and son struggle to stay above water. Their response to hardship is not despair, but creative problem-solving. When a horrifying event rocks their...

The Orphan Collector is a gripping and powerful tale of upheaval, set against the backdrop of the 1918 Spanish Flu outbreak. Ellen Marie Wiseman's novel tells a heartbreaking saga of resilience and...

The Orphan Keeper by Camron Wright is a deeply moving and gripping journey about discovering one's self and the unbreakable family bonds that connect us forever.Based on a remarkable true story, this...

Duncan Neville's family has long been at the helm of Francombe & Salter Mercury, but he faces his toughest challenge yet as the paper struggles to stay afloat. His personal life is in disarray, with...

David's life has changed forever as he begins his apprenticeship as a coal miner in Yorkshire. But with this new start comes the painful reality of leaving behind his younger siblings, who were...

Christina Nava's world has been ravaged by the horrors of World War II. Her family, one true love, home, dreams, and even life are all threatened. This heart-wrenching story follows her quest for...

A remarkable woman's quest for justice after the Civil War drives this epic novel by Robert Hicks. Mariah Reddick, a former slave turned midwife, is forced to confront her past when her son is...

The Orphan's Wish by Melanie Dickerson is a reimagining of the beloved folktale Aladdin, set in medieval Germany. A young orphan named Aladdin travels from his Arab homeland to a strange and...

Evan Smoak, former government assassin turned white knight, is hanging up his gun. But when he gets one last call, he's drawn into a deadly game.A man with a mysterious package has an assassin on his...

The Orphan of Angel Street by Annie Murray is a heart-wrenching tale of resilience and determination. Born into hardship, Mercy Hanley's fierce spirit shines brightly despite the harsh realities of...

Against the epic backdrop of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, a mother's quest to find her children becomes a desperate fight for survival. In 1911, Marcela Caretto is torn between her desire for a...

In the midst of World War II, a small group of Jewish refugees find refuge in southern France. Three years after fleeing Nazi Germany, Ella and her sister Hanni have been sheltered among 100 other...

Liverpool, 1940. The war finally ends, but for two women, Nancy Kerris and Jess Williams, it brings only new challenges. Nancy marries an Australian, leaving behind her life and friend in Liverpool...

The Runaway Orphans by Pam Weaver is a heart-wrenching and uplifting tale of two sisters' journey during wartime. Desperate to escape their stepfather's house, Amy and Lillian stow away aboard a...

In the midst of London's East End, a safe haven for children has stood for decades. Sister Beatrice and her team at St Saviours' home are always busy, but their latest challenge may prove to be their...

Lorinda's life has been one of hardship and loneliness. Orphaned at a young age, she is forced to live with her aunt in a boarding house, where she longs for affection and connection. As she grows...

Ruby Shadwell's world has been shattered by the devastating loss of her family during the Coventry Blitz. As Hitler's bombs rain down on Britain, she finds herself alone and determined to survive...

The Secret Breakers are back at Station X, a secret code-cracking station at Bletchley Park. They're tasked with solving a new code that has never been cracked before. Their latest challenge is...

Sarah, a newborn baby found in the snow, is taken to Meadow Hall in Yorkshire, where she's raised as a scullery maid. At 14, Sarah decides to run away, disguising herself as a boy and meeting Aidan...

Four years have passed since Tenny's world was torn apart. Once a leader and shaman in her city, she now walks alone, waiting for death to claim her. But when fate brings her back into the fray, she...