Sunday 4 October 2020

 Minnie's Orphans by Lindsey Hutchinson - Blogtour



Summary

Let bestselling author Lindsey Hutchinson transport you back in time to Marshall’s Children’s Home, for this heart-warming and unforgettable tale from the Black Country.

The Fitch children are finally safe, after they and their friends were rescued from the grim orphanage Reed House by Minnie and Billy Marshall. Their children’s home Marshall’s is full of love and laughter, and a world away from their terrible ordeal of being sold to Una Reed for five shillings.

There are many more children who still need a home, especially in a world where the workhouse is the last option for desperate families, and so Minnie makes it her mission to build Marshall’s into a refuge for all the waifs and strays. 

But kind hearts can be taken advantage of, and before long, Marshall’s in under attack. Can Minnie and Billy keep their family together and keep all the children safe, or will they be torn apart again? 

The Queen of the Black Country sagas is back with a heart-warming, unputdownable and unforgettable tale of triumph against the odds. Perfect for fans of Val Wood and Lyn Andrews.


My Review


Minnie's Orphans is a heartwarming story of family, friendship and heartache. Unfortunately, alongside the wonderful Minnie and her loving, kind family we are introduced to other characters who see the world very differently and seeing those two sides to the very same coin really makes you think! 

This book stands on it's own, so if you haven't read The Five Shilling Children ( I haven't yet ) you will definitely want to, but don't need to, to enjoy this wonderful tale. 

Minnie and her second husband Billy are happily running their children's home. All of Minnie's children are back with her and living under her roof. Marshall Home is full of laughter, love and helping hands, everyone pitches in, kindness and acceptance is of the upmost importance. On the other side of town Reed House, the orphanage is run by a cruel woman who has allowed bitterness to rule her every decision. All the children at Reed House want is someone to care for them, but for Una Reed, that is too much to ask. 

There are some very emotional moments in this story that had me reaching for a tissue. There was also one of those moments in which you know, without a shadow of a doubt what will happen on the next page and you so terribly don't want it to, you have to put the book down for a few minutes, to try and avoid the inevitable. 

Minnie's Orphans is a lovely story, one that made me smile, laugh out loud and cry a few tears too. I will most definitely be reading more by this talented author. Lindsey Hutchinson has weaved her magic and created characters you will care about and never forget. 

Thank you to the publisher Boldwood Books for sending me a free digital copy of this book via NetGalley and to Rachel for inviting me to be a part of this blogtour.

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Author Bio –

Lindsey Hutchinson is a bestselling saga author whose novels include The Workhouse Children. She was born and raised in Wednesbury, and was always destined to follow in the footsteps of her mother, the multi-million selling Meg Hutchinson.

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