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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > Second World War fiction
A moving and nostalgic saga from Pam Evans, set in London during
the Second World War. Perfect for readers of Katie Flynn, Kitty
Neale and Dilly Court. It is autumn 1940 and, as the bombs drop on
London, a close-knit community struggles to survive. Working at the
local post office, Bessie Green does her best to keep her
customers' spirits up, but when she receives a telegram addressed
to her parents, there's nothing she can do to prevent the heartache
that lies ahead. Then Bessie hears that eleven-year-old Daisy Mason
has been orphaned in a blast, and she's sure that taking Daisy into
their home is just what her parents need to help them overcome
their grief. At first, Daisy won't settle, then her handsome
brother Josh comes back on leave and things look up for all of
them. But the war brings further challenges for Bessie and her
friends - with more hearts broken and loved-ones lost - before they
can dare to dream of a brighter future... Readers love Pam Evans
heartwarming family sagas: 'A touching novel' Daily Express 'An
unforgettable tale of life during the war' Our Time 'Nostalgia,
heartbreak, danger and war: all the ingredients of an engrossing
novel' Bolton News 'There's a special kind of warmth that shines
through the characters' Lancashire Evening Post 'This book touched
me very, very much. It's lovely' North Wales Chronicle
'Intriguing, comforting and endearingly familiar' Katie Fforde 'The
BBC's most downloaded radio show' The Guardian 'Incredible legacy'
The BBC 'Longest running drama in the world' The i News 'a gripping
plot full of love affairs, deceit, loss and more' Radio Times In
celebration of the 70th anniversary of The Archers hitting the
radio waves. It's 1940 and war has broken out. It is midnight at
the turn of the year, and Walter Gabriel speaks the same line that
opened the very first radio episode - 'And a Happy New Year to you
all!' For Ambridge, a village in the heart of the English
countryside, this year will bring change in ways no one was
expecting. From the Pargetters at Lower Loxley to the loving,
hard-working Archer family at Brookfield Farm, the war will be hard
for all of them. And the New Year brings the arrival of evacuees to
Ambridge, shaking things up in the close-knit rural community. As
the villagers embrace wartime spirit, the families that listeners
have known and loved for generations face an uphill battle to keep
their secrets hidden. Especially as someone is intent on revealing
those secrets to the whole village . . . Beautifully produced, with
stunning endpapers, this is the perfect read for all Archers fans.
In a world of secrets, can Esme find the courage to be her true
self?Happily in love, Esme Colborne is about to marry Richard
Trevannion, descendant of one of the oldest families in England.
But when Esme learns she is adopted - from a working class family -
she cannot allow Richard to marry so far beneath his station.
Fleeing the life she knew, a chance encounter leads Esme to work as
a 'decoy woman', testing British undercover operatives who may
otherwise reveal secrets in a moment of weakness. As dangerous as
it is thrilling, she is soon captivated by this world of subterfuge
- one wrong move, however, and Esme could lose everything. With her
feelings for Richard as strong as ever, should she go back to him
and reveal the truth of her birth? Is she brave enough to risk
having her heart broken again? An enthralling Second World War saga
for fans of Rosie Archer and Annie Murray.
Discover the bestselling Mulberry Lane historical series by Rosie
Clarke.London 1958 Life has moved on since the war and the
youngsters of Mulberry Lane are growing up fast. Peggy's Ronaski's
family is struggling with growing pains but she is always there,
strong, reliable and ready to help whenever a crisis hits.
Meanwhile, Maureen Hart has family problems of her own to contend
with. Together they will work hard to conquer all of what life has
to throw at them... Join Peggy and Maureen as their siblings embark
on life's new adventures and try to forge a partnerships for
success. What does the future hold for the families and friends of
Mulberry Lane? Praise for the Mulberry Lane series: 'When it comes
to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in
the business' Bookish Jottings. 'Full of drama, romance and secrets
... A perfect example of its genre' That Thing She Reads. 'This is
wonderful historical fiction that is so character-driven you'll
wish these women lived on your street' 'Absolutely loved this
latest instalment and revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another
great story of love and heartache'
An extraordinary novel based on an incredible true story of love,
resilience, survival and hope. Perfect for fans of THE TATTOOIST OF
AUSCHWITZ, THE VOLUNTEER and THE LIBRARIAN OF AUSCHWITZ.
_______________________________ Against all odds, love will lead
them home. Shurka, her husband and their two small children never
thought the war would reach their remote Polish village. They were
wrong. Forced to flee their family home, they find shelter with
their fellow Jews in the ghetto - but every night more and more
people disappear, taken away on trucks to never be seen again. As
terrible rumours of extermination camps swirl, Shurka realises that
the longer they stay in the ghetto, the lower their chances of
survival. Their best hope is to flee into the Polish forest, where
Jewish resistance fighters hold out against Nazi search parties.
Their new life is precarious in the extreme - and will test them
more than they ever thought possible... Even in the dark, hope can
be found. _______________________________ Surviving The War is the
international Amazon bestselling survival and holocaust story,
based on an incredible true story and previously published as
Surviving The Forest. It has been translated into English from the
original Hebrew.
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