Lily and Artie are twins. They are ten years old when Liky discovers that her grandmother is I'll. She is the only member left of their family and has kept the fed and housed by washing clothes. Now Lily has discovered that her grandmother is dying. She tries to help earn money by running errands and doing the laundry and ironing. It is not enough. Grandmother dies and Lily is bound for the workhouse. A previous chance encounter with a gentleman has enabled her brother be taken in by a benefactor who will care for him and make sure he acquires the proper schooling. Noth children have always been extremely bright. Lily faster to pick up than Artie but through her patience he is able to become more proficient with school. At the time girls aren't offered higher education, this the workhouse for Lily. From the workhouse she is able to make her way to a bakery. She sees the possibilities the bakery has to offer. The owner is willing to work with her. Through perseverance and hard work she is able to add a yea room to the bakery. It is a huge success. Her brother raised in a different environment is also being g successful in his grades at school.
This is a story of perseverance of survival of determination.

This is an emotional family saga. I enjoyed the fact that the main character was actually a set of twins. I enjoy books of this era, and I liked that this was a bit different than some, as it was set in England.

Having read, and loved previous books by this author I was looking forward to this. What a great heartwarming read, a really great story that I devoured in one sitting, I really didn't want it to end, I'd love to read more. A real rags to riches feel.

I really liked this book. It was so sad to see the struggles they had and how they overcame them. I hate the fact that the brother was picked to actually be taught and have a life versus the sister who had to struggle for everything she had. I did like the fact that she was actually able to make something out of herself and help out her brother. Very well written book and I am looking for more books by this author.

This book has been on my TBR (To Be Read) pile on my phone. I finally finished the other books and picked The Orphan Twins by Lesley Eames. Immediately I started the first two pages,I knew this was a good book.

I am a big fan of historical sagas.


I love the twins ,Lily and Artie. I favour Lily the more. She seems more mature and knowledgeable for her age and she loves her twin brother and granny.


This book is deserving of a 5 star rating. So page turning, attention grabbing, edge – of- a seat feeling and overall,an excellent book.


My heart broke at the suffering Gran experienced due to old age and poverty. I wanted to cry at some scenes. With food sparse and money tight,the twins and their Granny looked forward to the next day.


The quest for education by the twins touched my heart. Both of them love reading books. I felt for Lily more. Such a sweet brave girl.


Grab some tissues,you are going to cry at some scenes. I love this book.

Siblings love is so great and emotional.


I love Lily’s friends;Elsie and Phyllis. What a great bond of friendship between them.


I love dear old Mr. Bax. An awesome man he was!


Mr. Alderton is a good man despite him not taking large part of the plot but his support towards Artie’s education will make me to appreciate him.


Leasley Eames writes well. You can’t help falling in love with her book characters.


War is terrible but life must go on. I salute Lily for her courage in the midst of war.


This is the best historical saga I have read this year that touched my heart deeply.


I love this book so much.


I received a complimentary copy of this book from Aria through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely mine.

I truly enjoy historical fiction which makes this book a winner for me. England from 1910 to the end of WW1 is the backdrop to Lesley Eames new book The Orphan Twins. Family, friendship, love and perseverance are the key ingredients that make this book a success. This is a fast paced simple read with enjoyable well-developed characters.

Thank you #netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars

Another delightful book from Lesley Eames,this is the story of Lily,Artie and their gran Maggie.As times are hard in Bermondsey 1910 maggie takes in washing and lily starts running errands for those roundabout saving her pennies.Lliy fears her grans health is getting bad so is determined to help with the washing.Sadly gran passes and the twins are seperated,will they ever meet up again.This is such a lovely book and i highly recommend it.5*

This is such a beautiful book.
Bermondsey London 1910
Twins Lily and Artie Tomkins live with their gran Maggie.
Times are hard and her gran takes in washing with lily's help running erange for the neighbour's saving up the halfpennies her gran isn't getting any younger her health is a big worry.
After her grans passing they are separated to hampstead and sevenoaks just what does their future hold?
Oh I loved this book such a delightful experience from both brother and sister carrying on right through the war years.
It will touch and hold and pull your heartstrings right to the end.

The novel is based in 1910 in England and Lily is 10 years old when her grandmother falls terribly ill. Tragedy strikes and the twins lives takes very different paths, due to the simple fact that one is male and one is female.

It is a beautiful novel and very sad at times. it is very emotional but exciting at the same time

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The Orphan Twins is a beautiful novel, full of emotional depth, and is well researched. Everything you could want in a historical fiction.

This is a beautiful novel set in the times of WW1. The characters were developed beautifully. It was beauty in a time of sorrow. I would recommend this novel to anytime who enjoys to read historical fiction.

A well written story about twins who became orphans as children. They were separated, but remained in touch throughout the years. Both were dedicated to make a better life for themselves, to rise above the poverty they were born into. The story is set in England during WWI. It was interesting to learn about life during that time.

I was excited to get to read this, so read it right away. I wasn’t disappointed, it was emotional but exciting at same time following the lives of twins Lily and Artie. There are parts where you have an idea where the story is going, then the excitement when the story teases you along waiting for it to unfold. I got near the end then delayed the ending as I couldn’t bear for it to finish. Loved it and will recommend to all my bool loving friends. Thank you to Netgalley for the advance read.

Omg i loved this book so emotional and how there lives are different after being separated. Love family sagas and this just give everything in a book. Definitely want to read more by this author