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If there's one thing that defines The Forgotten Home Child, it's the essence of the past. In these pages, one family discovers the truth about their personal history and realizes that while our pasts are imperfect and multi-faceted, and can bind us or set us free, in the end, they inform our identity. Genevieve Graham captures the reader's attention from the beginning in this exquisite journey to the heart of what makes us human. -- ARMANDO LUCAS CORREA, bestselling author of The German Girl and The Daughter's Tale Graham . . . has crafted a sensitive, moving tale of a group of displaced children and their search for belonging on our shores. This little-known piece of our nation's history couldn't be in better hands. -- Canadian Living Drawing on a dark, yet little-known chapter in Canada's history, Graham paints a searing portrait of a childhood shattered by isolation and brutality. I was profoundly moved by this tale of courage, fortitude, and the heart's ability to open again in the wake of great injustice. The Forgotten Home Child is a powerful and engrossing read, brimming on every page with both heartbreak and hope. -- ROXANNE VELETZOS, bestselling author of The Girl They Left Behind Brings alive in the imagination the lives of what were once called Barnardo children--kids who came from England to Canada to be adopted into families here. While historically not all of the stories were positive, Graham evokes the experience of a groundswell of young immigrants from which many in this country are descended. -- Toronto Star Another gem from one of my favourite historical fiction authors! Graham reveals our past--both the shame and the hope of it--in the truest possible light. In doing so, she offers promise that the future can be changed by the telling of such important stories. This novel is heartbreaking yet romantic, distressing yet charming--and perfect for fans of Joanna Goodman and Jennifer Robson! -- MARISSA STAPLEY, bestselling author of The Last Resort The Forgotten Home Child is a poignant, edgy, and skillfully written portrayal of a home child's experience that typified so many. The absence of any sugar coating makes this story come to life and brings a level of reality that is often lacking--an emotional journey well worth reading. -- LORI OSCHEFSKI, CEO of the British Home Children Advocacy and Research Association Praise for The Forgotten Home Child Graham further cements her status as one of the preeminent writers of Canadian twentieth century historical fiction by illuminating a dark and complex chapter in the nation's past in the decade leading up to World War II. With meticulous research and vivid prose and memorable characters, Graham demonstrates once more her unique ability to inspire, educate, and entertain. -- PAM JENOFF, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue Star A compelling story, meticulously researched and beautifully told--to the point that I was moved to tears on several occasions. Graham is a master storyteller with a gift to touch the heart. I'm so happy to have discovered her work. -- SANTA MONTEFIORE, bestselling author of The Temptation of Gracie Praise for Letters Across the Sea

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Set during the Klondike Gold Rush, At the Mountain's Edge is a story of resilience and fortitude in the face of nature's harshest conditions, and of love breaking through the barriers of battered hearts. I practically read it in one sitting, savoring every page. -- KIM VAN ALKEMADE, international bestselling author of Bachelor Girl and Orphan #8 If there's one thing that defines The Forgotten Home Child, it's the essence of the past. In these pages, one family discovers the truth about their personal history and realizes that while our pasts are imperfect and multi-faceted, and can bind us or set us free, in the end, they inform our identity. Genevieve Graham captures the reader's attention from the beginning in this exquisite journey to the heart of what makes us human. -- ARMANDO LUCAS CORREA, bestselling author of The German Girl and The Daughter's Tale Graham has immense talent when it comes to making our nation's history interesting and weaving a riveting story around historical facts. -- Niagara Life Magazine Graham . . . has crafted a sensitive, moving tale of a group of displaced children and their search for belonging on our shores. This little-known piece of our nation's history couldn't be in better hands. -- Canadian Living From icy gales on the Chilkoot Trail to the mud and festering greed in booming Dawson City, At the Mountain's Edge gives new life to one of the most fascinating chapters in Canada's history. Fast-paced and full of adventure, this novel is an exciting take on the raw emotions that make us human and the spirit required to endure. -- ELLEN KEITH, bestselling author of The Dutch Wife Drawing on a dark, yet little-known chapter in Canada's history, Graham paints a searing portrait of a childhood shattered by isolation and brutality. I was profoundly moved by this tale of courage, fortitude, and the heart's ability to open again in the wake of great injustice. The Forgotten Home Child is a powerful and engrossing read, brimming on every page with both heartbreak and hope. -- ROXANNE VELETZOS, bestselling author of The Girl They Left Behind Brings alive in the imagination the lives of what were once called Barnardo children--kids who came from England to Canada to be adopted into families here. While historically not all of the stories were positive, Graham evokes the experience of a groundswell of young immigrants from which many in this country are descended. -- Toronto Star Another gem from one of my favourite historical fiction authors! Graham reveals our past--both the shame and the hope of it--in the truest possible light. In doing so, she offers promise that the future can be changed by the telling of such important stories. This novel is heartbreaking yet romantic, distressing yet charming--and perfect for fans of Joanna Goodman and Jennifer Robson! -- MARISSA STAPLEY, bestselling author of The Last Resort A vibrant and engrossing tale about our capacity to love and withstand hardship lifted from the forgotten pages of history. Time and time again, Genevieve Graham shows us just how fascinating our shared past as Canadians is. -- JENNIFER ROBSON, bestselling author of The Gown [A] page-turner. . . . Graham writes about ordinary people living at important moments in Canadian history, from the displacement of the Acadians to the Yukon Gold Rush to the Second World War. In The Forgotten Home Child, she ensures the British Home Children are remembered and honoured. -- Winnipeg Free Press The Forgotten Home Child is a poignant, edgy, and skillfully written portrayal of a home child's experience that typified so many. The absence of any sugar coating makes this story come to life and brings a level of reality that is often lacking--an emotional journey well worth reading. -- LORI OSCHEFSKI, CEO of the British Home Children Advocacy and Research Association Praise for The Forgotten Home Child Praise for At the Mountain's Edge

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Genevieve Graham is the USA TODAY and #1 bestselling author of twelve novels, including The Secret Keeper; The Forgotten Home Child, which has been optioned for TV; Letters Across the Sea; and Bluebird. She is passionate about breathing life back into history through tales of love and adventure. She lives in Alberta. Visit her at GenevieveGraham.com or on X and Instagram @GenGrahamAuthor.

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