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A Christmas Angel at the Ragdoll Orphanage

A Christmas Angel at the Ragdoll Orphanage

Summary

An unforgettable true story . . .

A heartwarming tale about the true meaning of Christmas, set in a remarkable orphanage in the middle of the last century.

When Suzanne was left, two weeks old, at the door of an orphanage, it was Nancy the nanny who fought for the right to adopt Suzanne. Now, 60 years later, Suzanne is sharing the untold story of all the many orphans that her mother Nancy saved throughout the 1940s and 50s.

As a teenager, Nancy accompanied the orphans to the other side of the country when they were evacuated during the war years. When they finally returned, 6 long years later, she vowed to dedicate her life to the children.

A Christmas Angel at the Ragdoll Orphanage tells the story of a remarkable woman, who worked tirelessly to give society's most vulnerable children a chance of home and happiness. Full of touching, tear-jerking and unforgettable stories, this is a wondrously festive book all about the real meaning of motherhood.

About the author

Suzanne Lambert

Suzanne Lambert is an author from Newcastle. Her first book, Christmas at the Ragdoll Orphanage, was the winner of Penguin and Take a Break magazine's life story competition.
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