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The Bookbinder of Jericho - War brings new freedom. What will she choose? (Hardcover)
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The Bookbinder of Jericho - War brings new freedom. What will she choose? (Hardcover)
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As World War One draws in over Oxford, it brings women unexpected
new freedoms. Peggy, working as a bookbinder, has the chance of a
new future. But will the chaos of war force her to choose between
duty and her dreams? 'A wonderful book, whose vividly-drawn
characters tell the story of a pivotal period in women's history'
Fiona Valpy, author of The Dressmaker's Gift 'Your job is to bind
the books, not read them.' When the men of Oxford University Press
leave for the Western Front, Peggy, her twin sister Maude and their
friends in the bookbindery must shoulder the burden at home. As
Peggy moves between her narrowboat full of memories and the demands
of the Press, her dreams of studying feel ever more remote. She
must know her place, fold her pages and never stop to savour the
precious words in front of her. From volunteer nurses to refugees
fleeing the horrors of occupation, the war brings women together
from all walks of life, and with them some difficult choices for
Peggy. New friends and lovers offer new opportunities, but they
also make new demands - and Peggy must write her own story. 'Vivid
and moving ... I absolutely loved it!' Ruth Hogan, author of The
Keeper of Lost Things 'Charming, original and beautifully
researched' Rachel Hore, author of A Beautiful Spy 'A fresh,
exciting new voice in historical fiction' Paula McLain, author of
The Paris Wife 'A compelling homage to the transformational power
of books' Daisy Wood, author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris
General
Imprint: |
Chatto and Windus
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
July 2023 |
Authors: |
Pip Williams
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Dimensions: |
241 x 160 x 40mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
436 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78474-518-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-78474-518-9 |
Barcode: |
9781784745189 |
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