War rages, but the women and children of Liverpool's Dr Barnado's Home cannot give up hope. An Orphan in the Snow is the perfect heartwarming saga for Christmas. LIVERPOOL, 1941 Haunted by the death of her sister, June Lavender takes a job at a Dr Barnardo's orphanage. June couldn't save Clara from their father's violence, but perhaps she can help children whose lives have been torn apart by war. A WORLD AT WAR When June bumps into Flight Lieutenant Murray Andrews on the bombed streets of Liverpool, the attraction is instant. But how can they think of love when war is tearing the world apart? A FIGHT FOR HOPE As winter closes in, and the war rages on, can June find the strength and courage to make a better life for herself and the children? A gripping story of love, friendship and hope in the darkest of places. Molly Green is an exciting new voice in saga fiction, perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Katie Flynn. Gold title * Saga is a huge market and we are looking for another name on our list to complement Kitty Neale, whose 11 novels have sold almost 800,000 copies to date.

* Idea conceived and worked up by the Avon team, following extensive market research. * USP: Dr Barnado's gives this series a clear point of difference, with a strong brand recognition. The charity are fully supportive and have already opened their archives to the author. * Molly Green is the pseudonym of experienced writer Denise Barnes, who is happy to do events and publicity under this guise. * Series set in Liverpool - a city with strong retail links to Asda and Morrisons. * This is to be our 'seasonal saga' - complementing Kitty's books, and adding a point of difference to our 2017 Christmas line-up, helping to ease any crowding. * We'll be creating a high quality look for this series, with evocative and seasonal imagery. * Publishing two books a year we will quickly build this into a seasonal brand.

Competition: The Tattooist of Auschwitz;The Orphan Sisters;The Secret Orphan;The Blessed Child;Mary Kate;The Beggar Sisters;A Mother's Love. Heather Morris;Shirely Dickson;Glynis Peters;Rosie Goodwin;Nadine Dorries;Rosie Darling;Katie Flynn.