The Girls Left Behind: A home for troubled children; a lifetime of hidden secrets. The gripping, moving novel from the bestselling author
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NO ONE WANTED TO END UP AT MORGATE HOUSE. BUT THE GIRLS HAD NOWHERE ELSE TO GO . . .
‘The thrilling, heartbreaking, and shocking story of dark secrets, twisted lives, lies, and manipulation. The twist! OMG!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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1985. Separated from her little sister at the children’s home where they are taken as orphans, Holly Moore is a troubled teenager in need of love. When she meets a man who promises to take care of her, she hopes her luck has finally changed.
2015. The clock is ticking for Superintendent Jo Hamilton when the discovery of a young woman’s remains takes her back to an unsolved case from the past. As a constable, Jo was often called out to deal with runaways from Morgate House, but when Holly Moore disappeared – after another female resident fell from the cliffs – Jo was convinced the home was hiding something. Now, with only days before her forced retirement, Jo decides to track down Holly’s sister and re-open the case. But will the trail lead her disturbingly close to home?
A sister disappeared, a terrible wrong, and powerful people with something to hide . . . Discover the brand new emotional and thrilling novel from the bestselling author of The Girl in the Letter
‘A compelling but heartbreaking tale of cruelty, loss and betrayal’ Woman’s Weekly
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READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE GIRLS LEFT BEHIND:
‘A cracking tale’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘Kept me gripped till the very end, good job I had tissues to hand’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘I stopped everything to finish this book’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘Brilliant narrative, great characters . . . read it, you will love it!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘Emily is the daughter of Penny Vincenzi whose books I adored so it’s no surprise that such talent has been passed on’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE EMILY GUNNIS:
‘Compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching… A novel that stays with you’ Sophie Kinsella
‘Utterly gripping, taut and powerful. An emotionally charged, compulsive novel Adele Parks
‘Fast paced and brilliantly plotted – all hallmarks of a bestseller’ Lesley Pearse
ASIN : B0BRSLKQNG
Publisher : Review (August 1, 2023)
Publication date : August 1, 2023
Language : English
File size : 6606 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 366 pages
Customers say
Customers find the twists and turns in the story great and interesting. They describe the book as a great read that holds their attention. Readers also appreciate the individual personalities of the characters. Opinions are mixed on the concept, pacing, and character development. Some find it good, while others feel there are many unexplained details and the plot is slow and flat.
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13 reviews for The Girls Left Behind: A home for troubled children; a lifetime of hidden secrets. The gripping, moving novel from the bestselling author
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Andrea –
excellent read
This was an excellent emotionally charged read that was brilliantly paced between the past and present (2015) time.The story follows two women who support the war effort in 1944, and multiple women who work to uncover a crime committed decades prior.The book is fast paced and alternates timelines seamlessly.The characters are all deeply intertwined, and the author did an excellent job of putting all the pieces together.I am going to allow my brain to settle before commenting more.The subject matter was a bit rough for me personally, with corrupt police officers, abused children, and unsolved murders, but there was still light woven throughout the book.
Amy Joyce –
Really Good
This book has a really interesting storyline. I liked the characters and how their stories were so intertwined. The characters were all so broken in different ways, but how they got that way also made sense for each person. They had very individual personalities. I finished this book in 2 days. It was hard to put down.I had the murderer figured out about half way through the book, so I was expecting the ending.There were some points where the book was very redundant, such as going through Holly’s long letter twice. There are other places where things were unnecessarily repeated, almost verbatim, as well.In spite of the repetitive nature of this book, it was very good and I’d definitely recommend.
PSmazon Customer –
Good character development
I liked the way the characters were developed. They were intertwined through out the novel. The twists and turns were intertwined and interesting. Great book.
Krismasself –
The Web of past and present
This is the second of Emily Gunnis’ novel I’ve read. Her style intrigued me, blending past and present through webs of interconnection. Characters, main and secondary, are well developed and stay true to themselves thoughout. Settings are described to enhance the story line, not just for decorative prose. The injustices to women are daunting, and as one of the baby boomer generation, I can relate deeply.I love forward to reading her other books soon!
Picky buyer 99 –
Very interesting book!
I loved the story, but it moved way too slowly. The end was a huge surprise! I’m anxious to read the next one.
fictionlover –
Too many characters
The story covers 3 different time frames with many characters. I found it too difficult to keep the sequences in order and keep track of where the characters fit into the story. Also, I thought the excuse for the killer’s behavior was very weak. The story is well written and if you are not familiar with the history of Bletchley Park you will find it interesting, but I just couldn’t relate to the characters and I felt there were many unexplained details on the the characters personalities.
Phyllis Uzl –
Good book.
I liked the way the characters wove around each other but the connections didn’t become clear until closer to the end.
Kindle Customer –
Emotions flooding as story progressed.
A story that made me angry at the people so called IN CHARGE. Who was looking out for the vulnerable? A page turner.
Libby –
What a great story,So many twists and turns.Started reading and couldn’t put down.Spellbinding and loved the surprise ending.Totally did not expect thatð
Frank harrison –
Loved this book, set in Brighton and interesting in how the author took the strains of the story and twisted them together â¤
â¤ï¸Sociology –
I really enjoyed this book although it was quite repetitive, giving the same information over and over. It was still a real page turner ð©· and fun to read !
joann –
Good read
Graham Turner –
What a great book,well written.Another great storyline that kept me engrossed so much that I found it hard to put down.