Orphan Train Memories

by Rachel Wesson

Book 7 in the Orphan Train series takes listeners on a journey to Ireland, where Lily and Charlie find themselves on an adventure. Meanwhile, back at the Sanctuary in New York, Kathleen is left in charge and is facing a host of problems. With the new factory opening soon, the Chivers children searching for a permanent home, and a couple of stray orphans in need of her care, Kathleen feels like she's in over her head. As she tries to navigate these challenges, she finds herself wishing Lily would come home soon. Charlie surprised Lily with tickets for the Titanic's maiden voyage. Will Kathleen be able to hold everything together until Lily's return, or has she bitten off more than she can chew? Find out in this gripping installment of the Orphan Train series.

Genres: Historical Fiction

308 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 31, 2023

About the author

Rachel Wesson was born in Kilkenny, Ireland but considers herself to be from the capital, Dublin as that's where she spent most of her life. Her dad brought Rachel and her two sisters out every Saturday to give their mother a break. He took them to the library and for ice-cream after. It took a long time for her sisters to forgive her for the hours she spent choosing her books!
She grew up driving everyone nuts asking them questions about what they did during the War or what side they were on in the 1916 rising etc. Finally her Granny told her to write her stories down so people would get the pleasure of reading them. In fact what Granny meant was everyone would get some peace while Rachel was busy writing!
When not writing, or annoying relatives, Rachel was reading. Her report cards from school commented on her love of reading especially when she should have been learning. Seems you can't read Great Expectations in Maths. After a doomed love affair and an unpleasant bank raid during which she defended herself with a tea tray, she headed to London for a couple of years. (There is a reason she doesn't write romance!). She never intended staying but a chance meeting with the man of her dreams put paid to any return to Ireland. Having spent most of her career in the City, she decided something was missing. Working in the City is great but it's a young person's dream. Having three children you never see isn't good for anyone. So she packed in the job and started writing. Thanks to her amazing readers, that writing turned into a career far more exciting and rewarding than any other.
Rachel lives in Surrey with her husband and three children, two boys and a girl. When not reading, writing or watching films for "research" purposes, Rachel likes to hang out with her family. She also travels regularly back home - in fact she should have shares in BA and Aerlingus.

Reviews

[Diane Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful series.

I love this series but it seems to be ended. So, I'm really hoping for a series about the orphanage that Bridget runs in Colorado. I want to know more about the children sent there from the sanctuary. And I want to know about children that came from other places. There is enough material there for another series so I really hope it happens

[Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a wrap! The end of a series that brought tears, laughter and smiles. The stories of the era of immigrants in the l800’s, many of whom were from Ireland after the potato famine and hardships that occurred. Coming to America was a dream; many died aboard ships and in the tenements of New York; and hundreds of orphans roamed the streets, neighborhoods and ally-ways, starving. The many books this author has written about those harsh times also brought joy of new families, orphan trains west, mail-order brides and the powerful women who worked endless hours to save children. The women who met men who could stand with them and love the lives they made here in this great country. This final book is about some of those men and women who returned to the old-country to find their heritage and awaken the feelings of ancestry. Thanks Ms. Wesson for bringing us full circle of finding and seeing family roots in Ireland.

[Kathy Brickert · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good!

Loved this series! I literally read them non-stop till I got through the whole series! Fascinating stories and filled with so much history! Truly inspiring what these women accomplished! Of course, I know they are fictional characters, but so many real-life ladies were just like this! Great read!

[Karol L. Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story brings on tears of joy and tears of sadness.

What a story! I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. The events involving orphans and those who worked tirelessly to find homes for them is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Thank you Rachel Wesson for opening my heart and awareness to each facet of the story.

[Loretta Gabriel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very heartwarming story of the Orphan Train series.

The author has written a truly remarkable and compassionate story of the concerns orphans to make sure they are taken care of and their needs are met.

[Susan Bethel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Orphans need love

As I read this book I continued the journey of Lily and Kathleen and all the others that came alive while reading. I really love Rachel Seasons unique way of bringing history alive

[Crazycatlover79 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommended

I absolutely love these books by Rachel wesson
They're all written so well and keep me gripped to the end of every book.and leave me wanting more every time!! Ife completed this whole series now ..

[HON EARLENE RUMMEL · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is great to read about such strong women who are full of goodness for others!


Love all of the Orphan books,they are full of love and caring yet ready to fight for the protection of children.the

[Beverly Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Orphan Train Memories

I love this series of books. It had been awhile since I have read one, so it took time to remember who then different people are , and what each of them did, but I enjoyed it

[Deloris Brinks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great memories of this subject.

I loved this story as it wrapped up the events that took place during the time of the Orphan Trains. The characters and challenges they faced gave us a real look at this time in history.

[teresa ellithorpe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

This series is so good you want to keep reading g them all until you finish. Its a very heartwarming series to what happened to some of these children before they went to the sanctuary I better stop I don't want to do a spoiler alert lol

[Lorin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved reading this wonderful book! I loved the characters and the plot! I had a hard time putting this wonderful book down! I loved all of the books in this wonderful series!

[Peggy Mangum · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Whole Series was Wonderful. I Highly Recommend these books. I am hoping there will be more.

[rita buckles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

The Orphan Train series is WONDERFUL! I enjoyed the history in all the books. Rachel Wesson is a gifted author.

[Jackie K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book and wonderful series

I absolutely loved this wonderful book and wonderful series! I read this series in 2 days! I could not put any of these books down.

[Sharon Honeycutt · Rating 5 out of 5]

The orphan train series has been a great series

I have loved reading all these books. I listen to most of them and read the last books since it wasn’t on audible but these books are amazing. I recommend them for everybody.