Secrets at the Irish Adoption House: Absolutely gripping and heart-wrenching Irish historical fiction

ISBN: 1805500090

Author: Vernal, Michelle

Condition: New

Ireland, 1920. Tears fill my eyes as I hear the whispers of the other girls in the dark of the night. But I wont let them see me cry. I wont let my secrets out. The family Im hiding from could find me, and take my baby awayTo the other girls at St Patricks Mother and Baby Home, Cecelia is just another fallen woman. But they dont know her father is a penniless lord with an English title And Cecelia is determined that they never will. She came here alone, in secret: if her family knew she was pregnant the life of her baby could be on the line.Despite herself, the kind act of stolen bread being pressed into her hands when shes in most need sees her confiding in the other women. Then the worst happens: Cecelias family find her and take her precious newborn. Was she betrayed by another girl in the home?Shes determined to find her child but with all her familys connections, she cant do it by herself. She hears whispers of a network of women working to unite mothers and babies. But with the babys father dangerously caught up in the unrest brewing across Ireland, will Cecelia or her darling daughter ever see him again?This tear-jerking and unforgettable historical novel, full of family secrets, betrayal and friendship in the darkest times, is perfect for fans of Jean Grainger, Lisa Wingate and Sandy Taylor.What readers are saying about Secrets at the Irish Adoption House:I absolutely fell in love with this heart-wrenching tale Had me reaching for tissues multiple times while reading late into the night. Goodreads reviewer, ?????I read this in one sitting. I couldnt put it down I loved it. abashfulbookdragon, ?????Have the tissues ready, it will make you cry. coffeeandpages2021, ??????????Oh my, what a heartbreaker! Goodreads reviewer, ??????????Wonderful Heartbreaking and heart-warming all at once I read in one sitting. Stinathebookaholic, ????????The story gripped my heart. A must-read. Goodreads reviewer, ?????I found myself shedding a few tears Wonderful. Goodreads reviewer, ???????? An emotional page-turner Heartbreaking Brilliant. the.bookjunction, ????????Wonderful Full of heartbreak and suspense, I had to finish it in one sitting. Goodreads reviewer, ?????Tearjerker A real page-turner I loved the surprise ending. Goodreads reviewer, ????????A deeply moving and beautifully written story I found it hard to put down. Goodreads reviewer, ??????????