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The third and final story from Robert Noonan's Orphan Train Trilogy, Secrets explores the fate of orphan children who arrived on an orphan train during the late 1800s to find a new life in the Midwest. Who adopts them is the key to their happiness . . . or sorrow.
Despite harboring secrets from a past filled with physical abuse, shame, murder, and prostitution, the children and their new parents begin a new and exciting life. But overcoming their haunting memories won't be easy.After fleeing from their home following a horrible crime, Hillary and her new parents, John and Kate Hanley, have found a new life in Galena, Illinois. Hillary longs to visit her former hometown and reunite with her friends in the club called the Wildflowers. But going back could mean the ruin of her new family.Filled with vivid historical detail and heartfelt emotion, Noonan delivers a compelling look at a little-known event in American history.Reader Rating:
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May 23, 2009: In this third book in Mr. Noonan's Orphan Train Trilogy he continues the stories of several of the orphans whose lives have intermingled with friendship, love and secrets.
This is a wonderful book that will keep you wondering what will happen next. As with the 2 previous books you will want to keep reading until the book is finished. A great read!Reader Rating:
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April 19, 2009: In this third story of The Orphan Train Trilogy, Mr. Noonan does a wonderful job telling how some of those who rode the Orphan Trains were able to find happiness. Some in this book are holding secrets that could not only change their lives but those of loved ones. This book will keep you reading to find out what happens next. A wonderful book of love and mystery and people with good hearts.
I Also Recommend: Wildflowers, Wildflowers, Bridie's Daughter, Bridie's Daughter.