The Irish Nanny: An absolutely heart-wrenching Irish WW2 story

There is a fierce wind blowing in from the sea, as I step off the boat towards my new life in America. The baby is a warm weight in my arms and I pause to adjust her, trying not to think about what we left behind. I can’t look back now, I need to keep this child safe… Ireland 1939. When hardworking chambermaid Rose meets an American businessman in the hotel where she works in Cork, he makes her an offer she can’t refuse. Rose doesn’t want to leave home, but her widowed mammy and three younger sisters need the money she’d earn in her new job as a nanny to David Townsend’s two young children. Just as Rose is settling into her new life caring for Raphael and new-born baby Sarah, the world is plunged into war and David is called back to New York, leaving Rose to follow by boat with his wife and children. But disaster strikes when the ship they are on is hit by a torpedo. Separated from her group in the awful chaos, Rose has an impossible decision to make. Does she stay and search for the family she owes so much to? Or does she leave on the lifeboat to save the tiny baby left in her care? Landing on American shores, all Rose’s hopes of leaving the howling air-raid sirens and deafening bombs behind her are shattered as tragic news arrives from Pearl Harbor. Looking down at the innocent child in her arms, Rose knows that she must find the strength to survive and reunite this little girl with her family. But as fear and panic grips the country, what heartbreaking sacrifices will she have to make to protect her precious charge? An emotional, heart-wrenching story of love and family set across Ireland and America during the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Jean Grainger, Lisa Wingate and Diney Costeloe. Readers love Sandy Taylor: ‘Wow… I absolutely loved this book. Warning: keep the tissues handy!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gut-wrenching… Brought me to tears numerous times.’ Stacy is Reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Writing this through tears, the funniest, most tearful book I’ve ever read. Fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh WOW… I loved it from the very first page. I couldn’t get enough… I was reading this until 1am.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW!!!!!… had me in tears throughout… left me feeling hopeful and wanting more!’ A Book With Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my goodness what an absolutely fantastic story this was. I absolutely loved it… I had tears rolling down my face … I would give this book more than five stars if I could.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… right from the start I was hooked… my heart was being wrenched out… I couldn’t put this book down.’ Katie’s Book Cave, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!! What a heartbreaking story… I absolutely loved that book sooooo much… amazing!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my heart… This touched my heart! I felt all the emotions … Lost myself in this book… Brilliant. Five stars.’ Between the Pages Book Club, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow. I absolutely LOVED it… I had to make sure I had a supply of tissues handy… one hell of an emotional rollercoaster… totally, utterly and absolutely loved reading.’ Ginger Book Geek, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my word what a fabulous book… I just loved every page of it. This book drew me right in and I was glued to it right up to the final page… A massive 5 stars from me.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
ASIN: 1800198140
VSKU: DBV.1800198140.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Taylor, Sandy
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!