booksinstilllife 's review for:

The Orphan House by Ann Bennett

3.0

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‘The Orphan House’ by Ann Bennett is a drama inspired by her great-grandfather’s time as superintendent at a county school for pauper children in England. Previously published as “The Foundling’s Daughter,” it weaves together the stories of 3 women spanning nearly 90 years, telling their stories through first person narration, flashbacks, and diary entries.

This book is a blend of so many elements:
- Family drama
- Intrigue and mystery
- Vivid descriptions of both Britain and India
- Small-town vibes
- Home renos
- Just a touch of clean romance
- Second chances
- Retrospection
- Women’s studies

Definitely worth a read if you appreciate historical and/or women’s fiction.

Thanks to Forever Publishing and Grand Central Publishing for a complimentary copy to review. The opinions expressed here are my own.