{"product_id":"9780008387723","title":"The Lonely Orphan: A gripping and heartbreaking historical fiction saga (Button Street Orphans)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe emotional, heartrending story from the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Orphans of Halfpenny Street\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAn Orphan’s Dream\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003eCan he find a new family?\u003c\/em\u003e\n          \u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchoolboy Luke runs away to London, far from the abusive orphanage where he grew up. Desperate not to end up as a petty criminal, forced to beg for scraps on the street. Luke wanders the East End docks searching for honest employment and a morsel of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLonging to be a part of the close-knit community, Luke volunteers to work with the local doctor and his wife. Their welcoming home is all he’s ever wished for. But not everyone wants the best for Luke and his new friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dangerous man is looking for revenge, and Luke risks being pulled into the dark criminal underworld of the docks. Will he be forced to sacrifice the life he’s built for himself in order to protect those he’s grown to love?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eReader’s love Cathy Sharp\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘A brilliant book!’ 5* Amazon reviewer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘Enjoyed every page’ 5* Goodreads reviewer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this historical fiction, Luke's journey from a lonely orphan to a cherished member of a community is a testament to the power of friendship and resilience. Despite the looming threat of war, he remains steadfast, embodying the spirit of sagas that have come before him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Rosie Clarke (Family Matters at Blackberry Farm), Fenella J Miller (A Dangerous Husband), Lizzie Lane (Tough Times on Coronation Close), Anna Stuart (The Secret Message), and Lizzie Page (An Orphan's Song).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cathy Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889105064085,"sku":"9780008387723","price":35.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008387723.jpg?v=1776888220","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008387723","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}