THE ORPHAN?S ISLAND IBD

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1904:áEllen Copleyáis still a child when she leaves behind the sooty rail yards of Glasgow, and crosses the Atlantic Ocean with a heart full of dreams. Yet within weeks of their arrival in America, her father has disappeared-leaving Ellen with resentful relatives, feeling alone and scared for her future.But then her kindáAunt Roseáinvites Ellen to stay with her large family, in their rambling house on beautiful Amherst Island, which nestles like a jewel in the blue waters of Lake Ontario.There Ellen finally begins to find the love and acceptance she has long been craving-both from Aunt RoseâÇÖs boisterous family, and from the boys next door,áJedáandáLucas Lyman. ItâÇÖs Jed sheâÇÖs drawn to... the one with the twinkling eyes, who teases her, and laughs with her, and soon steals her heart...But does Jed love her back? Because-even though Amherst Island feels like home-Ellen knows she canâÇÖt stay there with a broken heart...This is the first book in the unmissable Amherst Island Trilogy that follows the life and love of Ellen Copley from the magic of Lake Ontario to the bloody battlefields of the First World War and beyond. Perfect for fans ofáThe Oceans Between Us,áThe Orphan Sisters, andáMy Name is Eva.Previously published asáDown Jasper Lane.Readers love Kate Hewitt:'Wow! IâÇÖve read several books by this author butáthis one was different, the story really came to life and I just couldnâÇÖt read it fast enough. This is by far the best sheâÇÖs ever written,áboy I just cried and cried. I canâÇÖt wait to read the next two books.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'So thrilling and gripping.áIt completely tugs at your heart strings!...áIt gave me all of the feels... I truly felt that the storytelling was brilliant.áThis is the kind of book that stays with you.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars