Christmas for the Halfpenny Orphans (Halfpenny Orphans, Book 3)

Cathy Sharp

Oct 2016 · Halfpenny Orphans Book 3 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

A gritty and compelling drama from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Sheila Jeffries.

Little twin sisters, Sarah and Samantha are all alone in the world. When their mother died giving birth to Sarah, she was blamed for the death by her father and her learning difficulties serve only to make him more angry and violent towards her. Now he’s finally abandoned them both and they’ve found sanctuary at St Saviour’s Children’s Home in London’s East End. It seems they’re doomed to be separated; no one wants to take Sarah on, but life apart will break their hearts.
Alice, a former worker at the home who is now a mother and happily married to Bob, finds her happiness under threat when a face from the past reappears. Jack Shaw, East End bad boy, has always been Alice’s weak spot but is she really about to throw everything away?
Angela Morton has her hands full; she’s now in sole charge. But with Christmas approaching, and more than one orphan in desperate need, St Saviour’s is crying out for a miracle...

Ratings and reviews

I love learning about the times and events that have shaped our current attitudes in a well-researched, well-written story, and this one didn't disappoint. I even gained an insight into some of my family history... the types of experiences that some of them must have had, as they lived in similar times and circumstances. I loved the very real characters, from the insights into the orphans themselves to the staff, the public,... and of course it didn't hurt that a little romance and happiness were woven in, too! Can't wait to back up and read the first two Halfpenny Orphans books now.

Brilliant book,I have read all 3 books in this series there were some sadness that brought a lump in my throat but then to see the goodness happen for the children,I would definitely tell people to read the books

It's a very sad book

About the author

Cathy Sharp is happily married and lives with her husband in a small Cambridgeshire village. They like visiting Spain together and enjoy the benefits of sunshine and pleasant walks, while at home they love their garden and visiting the Norfolk seaside.

Cathy loves writing because it gives pleasure to others, she finds writing an extension of herself and it gives her great satisfaction. She says, ‘There is nothing like seeing your book in print, because so much loving care has been given to bringing that book into being.’