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Orphan Boy

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Will he ever find the life he longs for?

Born to a mother who died in childbirth and an uninterested father, Niall McAndrew grows up a solitary child, without a home to call his own. His only friend is Bridget, a young girl forced prematurely into womanhood.

Niall has brains, spirit and ambition, as well as being blessed with handsome good looks. But his loveless childhood has left its mark. Can he ever find the happiness he yearns for?

A moving and uplifting tale of a young boy with big dreams...

From the bestselling author of Far From My Father's House and Miss Appleby's Academy comes a rags-to-riches tale of one man's determination to succeed. Perfect for fans of Maggie Hope and Diane Allen.

355 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2003

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Elizabeth Gill

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Elizabeth, formerly a journalist and house journal editor, has a daughter Katy and lives in Durham City. She began writing at four and had a poem published at twelve and a short story accepted at age twenty. Her first book was published when she was thirty and subsequently has had a total of 40 novels published.

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December 8, 2019
Got boring very quickly and didn't improve. I did not find this as uplifting as it claims to be. A lot of bed-hopping between characters and didn't really lead anywhere.
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June 13, 2019
I thought "Orphan Boy" was a fascinating read and a really excellent book! I loved the characters that the author, Elizabeth Gill, has created and it was a great storyline. I thought the ending to be most fulfilling. I highly recommend this book. Well worth five stars.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel, at my own request, from Quercus Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
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June 11, 2021
A really good saga set in 19oos Edinburgh about a boy lost without parents and finding his way through life
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