Books by Ann Bennett

I'll never forget the night when everything changed. I saw the first glimmers of daylight over the roofs from the window before I heard it. We were used to air raids by then and I recognised German engines, but something felt different this time. They were closer than I'd ever heard them before Devon, 1940: When fifteen-year-old Daisy is evacuated from her home in London, she knows she must look after her younger sister Peggy. She is the only one who can reassure Peggy that life will go back to normal, reading to her from their one battered children's book, ensuring she takes the cough medicine their mother tucked in the pocket of her gas mask bag. But when the sisters' new home is suddenly bombed, they are taken into the countryside, and Daisy quickly realises that not everyone at home is on the right side of the war. Forced to work in fields alongside orphan children, she finds herself drawn to a young boy called John, who has tried and failed to escape many times before. Then Peggy gets sick and Daisy knows that, to save her life, they must run away. But now Peggy is not the only one Daisy is desperate to protect. As war rages all around, Daisy learns that sometimes you have to sacrifice everything if you want to save the people you love. And that the choices you make in your darkest days will affect your family for generations to come Perfect for fans of Lisa Wingate, Diney Costeloe and Shirley Dickson, The Runaway Sisters is a tale of heartwrenching loss and uplifting courage. It's a story about family, and the light that can be found in the dark clouds of war. What readers are saying about The Runaway Sisters:';Brought me to tears on several occasions Grabbed me from the very first chapter, and I was hooked the whole way through the book, captivated by the wartime story Not just a heartbreaking story but also heart-warming at times. It will definitely pull at your heartstrings and make you reach for your tissues!' Stardust Book Reviews ';Omg what can i say brilliant book very emotional. Total engrossed Would recommend to everyone.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';A beautifully written story.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Totally captivated my interests Ann brought real life to these characters and made us cry and laugh and love and hurt so now I feel like I truly know them and don't want to just walk away.' Goodreads reviewer ';I loved reading this book, it draws you in and pulls at the heartstrings Brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';A heartbreaking story of heartache, and the courage to take chances and the determination to right wrongs. Extraordinary story. Recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars