The Lost English Girl

by Julia Kelly

An emotional story about being a single parent in the 1930s and 40s. It also covers the evacuation of school-age children to the country when Britain entered WWI and the hardship of separation. A young Catholic girl marries a Jewish boy when she becomes pregnant. The story shows the consequences of becoming pregnant out of wedlock and the complications of an inter-faith marriage. The Lost English Girl By Julia Kelly #historicalfiction, #bookclub, #womensfiction, #reading, #BooksToRead, #bookclub, #reading, #books, #thelostenglishgirl, #juliakelly, #WWII

Praise For This Book

"From the first pages, Kelly's latest grabs readers' attention with the character of courageous Viv Byrne as she strives to fight societal norms ... fast-paced historical fiction with a hint of suspense." --Booklist

"Readers will fall in love with unassuming Viv in particular; when faced with heartbreaking events, she exhibits incredible courage. This will hook readers from the first page." --Publishers Weekly starred review

"A fascinating novel about a woman's struggle with an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, her parents' harsh treatment of both mother and child, and the separation from her child under the threat of an imminent war." --Library Journal

"Well-paced, highly emotional...an excellent read with a satisfying ending." --Historical Novels Review "Enthralling." --Woman's World

"The Lost English Girl is a captivating story, full of tears, anger and love. It will take your heart for a ride and may make you cry, but it's all worth it." --Bookreporter

"This emotional novel about forgiveness honors the immense fortitude manifested by families separated during wartime." --The Christian Science Monitor

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