The Tuscan Orphan is a beautifully told story of nursing on the front lines of WWII and a found family.

The Tuscan Orphan by Siobhan Daiko

Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, WWII, Found Family, Front Line Nurses, Italy

Welcome to #ThrowBackThursday where I highlight an older review or post a current review of a backlist title. This week, I’m featuring a story of front-line nursing and found family, The Tuscan Orphan by Siobhan Daiko.

I’m linking up with Davida @ The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog for #ThrowbackThursday.

My Summary:

In 1944, Carrie is working as a nurse on the front lines and Vito is a resistance fighter. Vito is working to liberate a convent when he discovers a group of children in hiding. Vito rescues little Mimi and they both end up in the military hospital where they meet Carrie. With the help of Vito’s family, Vito and Carrie promise the youngster they will find her parents but this is an uncertain promise in wartime.

Compelling and page-turning…

Continue here for my full review of The Tuscan Orphan…

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