Nobody's Child

by Anne Baker

When Dorothy Mortimer finds herself pregnant, she is sent away to family friends the Benders to have the child. Dorothy wants nothing to do with her daughter Lizzie, so the Benders arrange for the child to be brought up by the O'Malley's, a feckless family living on the estate. Lizzie is unaware of her parentage but her brother Joey is suspicious of the attention she receives from the Benders...Eventually he takes Lizzie to Merseyside to claim what is rightfully hers. But Joey's obsession to provide Lizzie with the riches she deserves leads to the destruction of their love, and Lizzie finds herself drawn to the family she has never known...

Genres: Fiction

512 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Anne Baker trained as a nurse in England, but after her marriage lived in Libya and Nigeria before returning to Birkenhead, where she worked as a health visitor. She now lives with her husband in Merseyside.

Reviews

[shirley Harold Estes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nobody?

Everyone is someone!Amazing story of "Life" What we go through (trying to be in our own Strength) if we seek the Lord for help ,He will guide us. But ,we most always go to the school of Hard Knocks

[Echo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Story

Lots of twists and turns and very engaging. The writing is good. The way the book was edited, scenes would jump back and forth, from paragraph to paragraph, making the story flow confusing. I think the story would make a good movie.
Ironic that the title is Nobody’s Child. Sometimes the story about the child(heroine) , got lost in all the other action. Sometimes I wondered when the story would get back to what was going on with her. I did like it a lot though.

[Zelda Allad · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful long and heartbreaking story

I loved this book- had a hard time putting it down. The characters seemed so real. I wanted to take Lizzie home and raise her in a better environment☺. Anne Baker has a knack of making the reader become involved with the characters. Have a tissue ready when you this!

[Pam White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful ending

I loved the ongoing suspense. The relationship between Lizzie and Joey was psychologically entangled and we'll presented. Lizzie weakness of charter is understandable given her upbringing and environment. Too much detail of Joey 's escapades. Boring details at times. Other than that, a very well-written novel. Enjoyed the historical details.

[Evelyn Hausknecht · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book, but depressing at times. A lesson that people pay the price for their foolish mistakes, and others have very few choices in their lives from birth.

A good book, but depressing at times. A lesson that some people pay the price for their foolish and selfish choices, and others have very few choices from birth.

[Betty Ann Burban · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wee little girl born to a mother that didn`t want her.

Lizzie grew up in the O`Malley family as they struggled to survive and she was the outsider whom Joey O`Malley became her shadow and protector. Eventually she becomes acquainted with family and her life is forever changed

[Opal F. Summers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many Characters--to get to know.

While it was a little hard to get into, at some point I began to enjoy this book. It is a pretty sad story....you won't find much laughter. You will find kindness, despair, understanding, greed and sadness.

[Susanne Genthner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A saga

I like a book that is complete and covers the life of all characters having to do with the story. This book was a bit on the sad side, but I felt that I knew each person very well.

[Joanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this book.the writing was impeccabilit.the story line was interesting. I thought it brought me back in time.

It really shoes how tuff life was back then.also unratefd women were. I can not wait to read another of her stories.

[Linda Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spoilt by mistakes

It would have been more stars but sometimes the conversations puzzled me I was not certain which character was speaking. Merseyside was not in use in the 1930s it was Liverpool and the surrounding areas were not named Merseyside till 1985.

[Jocelet Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took a long time to read

When I find a book I really like it takes no time to read but for some reason I lost this book in my library having only read a half of it, I always read my books to the end no matter how long it takes me, I think this days it all

[Gayle England-Triplett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good loving story.

Forgiveness, we all need to have it and give it to others. This story tells of several generations, their problems, and their struggles. I enjoyed reading about Hannah. I felt compassion for her. Recommended reading.

[Sallie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really good book!

[Dorothy Fowler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keeps me guessing

This book kept me guessing throughout the entire book...I really liked the characters. Although slow in places, it’s still a good read!

[Georgie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A saga of sins and secrets

I liked the underlying theme of goodness in caring for loved ones but this book is about one messed up family of wealth.

[Leah Rubinstein-cinman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good, a bit choppy here and there but a nice story.

[Judith Hilsmier · Rating 3 out of 5]

Predictable Plot

An engaging story of triumph over heartbreak. Unfortunately, the tale wrapped up all too quickly with an ending which was not worthy of the earlier writing.

[Patty Eagle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read and had me from page 1! I could hardly put it down.

[Mona Storm · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was basically a very sad story. Not sure that I really liked it . I wouldn't read it again. Just not my cup of tea. At least there is a happy ending

[Margaret Bender · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart break

The story was sad from the beginning. What a way to face life. I enjoyed the book, but too sad for me.

[Gail M. Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kept my interest. It was suspenseful as well.

The book was interesting and suspenseful. I liked the period information as well. It was a Good read all around.

[Barbara Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Very good read with lots of twists and turns to keep it interesting. Good insight into human nature warts and all

[Christi Schmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story. Enjoyed the ups and downs along the way to a satisfying ending. Wish real life worked that way.

[Kathleen Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read! A page Turner!

I'd had not read this author before but certainly will be looking for more from Anne Baker. Could not put it down!

[gerri barsotti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping

This was gripping because you knew what should happen but didn't know how the author was getting you there. Had to keep reading to find out.

[Emma Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember reading this would love to read it again to memorize the story.

[Gillian Jackson]

very good well reading

[Jillybb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant. Simply brilliant. Eye-opening even for those who wish to remain in denial.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read but a very sad saga. I so wanted to walk into the story and take Lizzie away from the O'Malley's and look after her properly.

[Stephii-Dawne Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my! My heart physically hurt with the storylines in this! It's written so well, that you feel everything the characters are feeling.

I cannot wait to read more!