The Orphan’s Letters: A gripping historical novel from the international bestselling author! (The Red Cross Orphans, Book 2)

This is the second book in the Orpah’s series featuring Red Cross nurse, Kitty Pattison during World War Two. Kitty is once again moving around the country, nursing the wounded as they return from the front line. Despite the distances between them and the constraints that war time brings, she remains close to Jo and Trixie - the friends she made at the start of her training. In the first book, Kitty met Canadian soldier, Michael – now her fiancé and the pair continue their relationship, overcoming many adversities.There were a few layers to this storyline which knitted together well, the character were interesting and it was well researched. I highly recommend this to readers who enjoy historical fiction.This could be read as a stand alone, although I highly recommend reading The Red Cross Orphans – not only to gain background on the characters but it’s also an excellent read.

I enjoyed the first in this series and was looking forward to the second, but it did not quite live up to the hope. Kitty and Michael are still in love, making their way through the war. Kitty seems to be healing every soldier sent her way with great ability and altruism, whilst also dropping everything every time a friend or fiance needs her. I can appreciate young women at this time were very torn, but she seems to be able to find postings and shifts with great ease to suit her life.Belle, always a character, returns, but remains rather shadowy in this book. Jo is still her stalwart friend, as are Trix and Smithy.The story wends along, until Kitty finally is part of the D-Day landings (which really did stretch the credulity) in order to be by her fiance Michael. Clearly there will be a sequel.