Guest Blogger - Sylvia Broady

A very warm welcome to Sylvia Broady talking about her new book - Orphans of War.I asked Sylvia to tell us a little bit about herself and her writing: Writing is my passion. I breathe it daily and dream about it at night. For me, writing is like a bright shining star. Each point of the star is an aspect of my imagination for me to explore, create,and write. I write sagas set in the 20th century, though I have written other periods and contemporary. I am fascinated by the city of my birth, Kingston upon Hull and East Yorkshire, both having a rich tapestry of history and people. Strong women characters’ feature in my stories set in the WW2 era. Women who fight on the home front or travel to war zones, showing courage, compassion and love. The aftermath of war brings a whole new range of unforeseen problems. But, as always, I give my stories a positive ending of hope. An avid reader and writer from a young age, I enjoy discussions with friends over a meal and a glass of fine wine. My garden in a relaxing joy, and I love to absorb myself in researching social history. Family time is a pleasure and is so precious to me, both here and in Australia, which I travel often to. This is just a snippet of who I am. My life comprises many facets, some of which I still need to explore. My thirst for knowledge continues, and my creative juices bubble over and my stories flow. Writing is my passion and my lifeline.

So what is Orphans of war about? An absolutely heartbreaking and uplifting wartime story of hardship and hope. Kingston Upon Hull, 1941. Sixteen-year-old Charlotte Kirby believes she’s all alone in the world when her mother is killed ina bombing raid. But she receives help from an unexpected quarter. A mysterious aunt comes forward – an aunt Charlotte never knew she had – to offer her a home in the small Yorkshire village where she and her husband George run the local pub. Charlotte finds it hard to adjust to rural life. She can’t understand why her Aunt Hilda seems to resent her so, nor why her mother never told her she had a sister. She wants to do her bit for the war effort – but the war doesn’t seem to have reached their sleepy little village. Everything changes when a group of French orphans are brought to live in the big house. Charlotte volunteers to help look after them – and finds a new purpose in life. Then a band of Free French soldiers are billeted on the village, including a handsome young officer with the deepest brown eyes ... But Emile has a tragedy in his past – and Charlotte must uncover both his and her own family’s secrets if she and Emile are to have a chance of happiness. Fans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Clarke, Tania Crosse, Dominic Luke, Sheila Riley, Lizzie Lane and Catherine Cookson will devour this emotional wartime saga.

Doesn't that sound like a fabulous read! You can get your copy HERE available in ebook or paperback And you can catch up with Sylvia on TWITTER orFACEBOOK or on her WEBSITE