The Girl Without a Name: Beautiful and heartbreaking World War 2 historical fiction

ISBN: 1838888411

Author: Goldring, Suzanne

Condition: New

A secret wartime love affair. A girl nobody can find. Is it ever too late to say youre sorry?September 1940. As the bombs of the Blitz fall on London, Ruby and Stevie are falling in love. United by a shocking experience when they were evacuees, Ruby believes that she understands Stevie like nobody else can. But then Stevie is sent abroad into danger and as Ruby waits, desperately, for letters with foreign stamps that never come, she begins to fear that he is lost forever. And when Stevie does return, he has changed, and Ruby faces a difficult choiceAugust 2004. Billie has rushed to her father Dicks hospital bedside. A terrible stroke has robbed him of his speech, and he is a shell of the man he was before. But when Billie finds a crumpled black and white photo in his wallet of a smiling, dark-haired girl she doesnt recognise, Dick frantically tries to talk. Billie knows that he is trying to tell her something important, and she must ask the questions her father cannot. All she has to go on is the name he is just able to mumble. Ruby.As Billie uncovers Rubys tragic story she is determined to find out what happened to the girl who went away for a weekend with the man she loved and never came home. Why did nobody miss her? And how is she connected to Billies beloved father? Can Billie lay the ghosts of the past to rest, even if it means revealing the darkest secrets of her fathers life and breaking her own heart?A completely compelling and heartbreaking read, this is the story of the bravery and courage of a young woman in wartime and another womans quest to put things right. Fans of The Letter and The Nightingale will be hooked on The Girl Without a Name.Readers are loving The Girl Without a Name:OH MY GOD! What a book. I was hooked right from the start the plot twist at the end, just left me bawling. Words wont do justice to this book. Please pick it up and read it asap. Goodreads Reviewer, ?????A captivating and emotional wartime saga, a tale of love, loss, and courage. I couldn't put the book down. It is exciting and tragic at the same time. I absolutely loved this book! I laughed, I cried, I cheered. Goodreads Reviewer, ?????What an amazing tale, I've been totally captivated the whole way through Its heart wrenching at times, I totally loved every page and what an amazing ending. I can totally recommend this OUTSTANDING book for all. Goodreads Reviewer, ?????I can't get over how good this book was. The Girl Without a Name filled me with so many emotions A page-turner for sure as you are transported back and forth between past and present Goldring's in-depth research, character development, and plot execution has made me a big fan. An excellent read. Five amazing stars. I loved it! Cyireadbooks, ?????A heartbreaking story of a young girl finding herself. Discovering her strengths and her potential. It is also a story of human frailties and that it's never too late to be sorry. Great story!! Goodreads Reviewer, ?????A fabulous wartime story that will really pull at your heart strings. I totally loved this book and the story was just brilliant. Goodreads Reviewer, ?????An excellent well-written story Goodreads Reviewer, ?????A real page-turner with a surprising twist at the end,loved the description of all the character's with all their faults and all.Would love to read more novels from this author. Goodreads Reviewer, ?????I couldnt put this book down as I had to find out what happened to Ruby. An outstanding read! Goodreads Reviewer, ?????