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| Author | : Patricia McBride |
| Publisher | : Boldwood Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 216 |
| Release | : 2024-09-07 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1835610455 |
A festive instalment in Patricia McBride's acclaimed Lily Baker series - guaranteed to make you smile! Will this finally be a Christmas to celebrate? For the courageous Bletchley Park girls, the fourth Christmas of the war is approaching fast. It should be a happy time, yet life throws them challenges they could never have imagined. Lily's heart is torn in two when her boyfriend, Grant, is badly injured in an air raid. As he spirals into despair, she must find a way to give him hope again. Bronwyn has a new romance on the horizon. But will the widower's young daughter accept her, or will she jeopardise Bronwyn's hopes for love? Peggy is terrified her secret will be disclosed when she has to look after her sister's daughter. Can she escape the shame of her past? Caroline has had a sheltered, privileged upbringing. Will her natural confidence be shattered when she learns about her boyfriend's hidden life? Despite rationing, heartache, and the endless war, the Bletchley Park girls prepare for an unforgettable Christmas. From the bestselling author of the Library Girls of the East End series, a heartwarming and riveting wartime saga Praise for Patricia McBride: 'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke 'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees 'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn’t read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith 'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative.' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'Such a well written book like the ones before ,very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
| Author | : Patricia McBride |
| Publisher | : Boldwood Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 270 |
| Release | : 2024-08-25 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1835180221 |
As the war continues, the library girls face their greatest challenge yet... With the echoes of war reverberating around London, Cordelia, Mavis, and Jane are delighted to be blessed with some good news: the King and his Queen will be making a visit to the East End. As excitement builds, so does their apprehension. With each passing day, the threat of destruction from air raids increasingly plagues their worried minds. But with Christmas on the horizon, their morale is at an all-time high, and the girls are determined to display to their esteemed guests all they have done with the library – and with so little. For Mavis especially, she is more focused on the library than ever – her beloved Joe is still fighting overseas and she is waiting for news on whether she might adopt young Joyce. But perhaps the royal visit will not be the only Christmas gift she'll be surprised with this year...? A captivating tale of resilience and determination, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Elaine Roberts and Lesley Eames.
| Author | : Patricia McBride |
| Publisher | : Boldwood Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 221 |
| Release | : 2024-02-24 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1835616798 |
She’s ready to serve. Even if it means heading straight into danger. England, 1940. Shedding a tear as she says goodbye to her new fiancé when he leaves to fight, Lily Baker begins her own journey in the ATS. Thrilled after she wins the assignment to work in a coveted post, Lily is shocked to find out that one of her new colleagues might be a spy. And when she learns that her beloved is missing in action, she vows to do all she can to protect those around her. An uplifting wartime saga, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Vicki Beeby and Daisy Styles
| Author | : Patricia McBride |
| Publisher | : Boldwood Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 251 |
| Release | : 2024-05-19 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1835339751 |
A country at war. Friends in trouble. Lily may be off the bomb-blasted streets, but the danger's not over... England, 1941. Reunited briefly with her husband-to-be before he returns to fighting, Lily Baker now finds her mundane army office work dreary. But when her boss asks her to keep watch on the happenings at the depot, she quickly suspects a new weapons supplier of fraud. As she trains her sharp eye on the potential cheat, she agrees to help an unmarried colleague with an unexpected pregnancy. But when, without evidence, Lily is accused of being the one with child, she faces hard decisions. Suspecting a traitor in their midst, can she uncover a conspiracy while also protecting herself? The captivating fourth book in The Lily Baker Series. If you like well-written characters, pulse-stopping drama, and thrilling twists and turns, then you’ll adore this compelling adventure. Previously published as The Deptford Girls
| Author | : Patricia McBride |
| Publisher | : Boldwood Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 271 |
| Release | : 2024-02-24 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1835339298 |
Her fresh start is just beginning. But the world is on the brink of war. England, 1939. Lily Baker wants more from life. Working at the local cinema, she saves her pennies so she can have a chance to get ahead. After she’s attacked one night while locking up the cinema, she loses her heart to her dashing rescuer... But this lovely man is as different from her as can be. When the town is divided, pitting the wealthy elite against the poor working class folk like Lily, she finds her allegiance is torn. And worse: the looming threat of war threatens to separate them forever. Will the dangerous times rob a young woman of her only chance at love? The heartwarming first book in The Lily Baker Series, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Vicki Beeby and Daisy Styles.
| Author | : Patricia McBride |
| Publisher | : Boldwood Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 213 |
| Release | : 2024-05-19 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1835339654 |
With German bombs falling on London, one brave young woman will rise to the occasion... England, 1940. Only given two days leave after barely escaping Nazi troops in Paris, Lily Baker visits her fiancé’s family and is dismayed to learn he’s still missing in action. And going from an exciting overseas telephonist post to a routine office assignment leaves her bored... until the Blitz begins. Joining the Air Raid Protection service, Lily’s perilous new role puts her on the chaotic frontlines of deadly shelling and scared crowds turning hostile. But despite her heroism, she is plagued by guilt when she starts feeling attracted to a fellow A.R.P. member. As her beloved’s death remains unconfirmed, can Lily do her duty while keeping her heart from harm? The thrilling third book in The Lily Baker Series. If you like patriotic self-sacrifice, hair-raising danger, and meticulous period detail, then you’ll adore this WWII epic
| Author | : Patricia McBride |
| Publisher | : Boldwood Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 271 |
| Release | : 2024-12-04 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1835180329 |
The next instalment in the Library Girl series, a heartwarming and rousing story of women standing up for their rights! As the war nears its end, the library girls rally for their community... With London still in the grip of war, Cordelia, Mavis, and Jane find themselves facing a new challenge. Determined to make a difference, the librarians band together to organise rent strikes, standing up against dirty landlords and unfair practices. Meanwhile, with the arrival of American GIs in the East End, Cordelia is presented with a temptation too irresistible to bear. Should she follow her head or her heart – stay faithful to her beloved Robert fighting abroad, or enjoy the brief respite from the constant air raids and destruction? As the women fight for what’s right, the promise of a better tomorrow begins to take shape. But will their efforts be enough to secure a better life for their community? A stirring tale of courage and camaraderie, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Elaine Roberts, and Lesley Eames. Praise for the Library Girls series 'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke 'If you like Dee Williams' books about Silvertown and Rotherhithe, you'll love Patricia's Library Girls series.' Lizzie Lane 'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees 'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn’t read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith 'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative.' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'Such a well written book like the ones before ,very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
| Author | : Molly Green |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins UK |
| Total Pages | : 423 |
| Release | : 2022-04-28 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0008479887 |
‘One hell of a journey...a great curl up and read book’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Outstandingly fabulous’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me going to bed early just so that I could listen to it!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will helping the war effort help mend her broken heart?
| Author | : Jan Slimming |
| Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 431 |
| Release | : 2021-03-03 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1526784122 |
“What would it be like to keep a secret for fifty years? Never telling your parents, your children, or even your husband?” Codebreaker Girls: A Secret Life at Bletchley Park tells the true story of Daisy Lawrence. Following extensive research, the author uses snippets of information, unpublished photographs and her own recollections to describe scenes from her mother’s poor, but happy, upbringing in London, and the disruptions caused by the outbreak of the Second World War to a young woman in the prime of her life. The author asks why, and how, Daisy was chosen to work at the Government war station, as well as the clandestine operation she experienced with others, deep in the British countryside, during a time when the effects of the war were felt by everyone. In addition, the author examines her mother’s personal emotions and relationships as she searches for her young fiancée, who was missing in action overseas. The three years at Bletchley Park were Daisy’s university, but having closed the door in 1945 on her hidden role of national importance — dealing with Germany, Italy and Japan — this significant period in her life was camouflaged for decades in the filing cabinet of her mind. Now her story comes alive with descriptions, original letters, documents, newspaper cuttings and unique photographs, together with a rare and powerful account of what happened to her after the war. “Here’s a beauty of a history of some of the codebreaking girls who helped save us during the second world war. This one’s about Daisy Lawrence’s extraordinary life as a poor girl brought up in London and then chosen for top secret work at Bletchley Park. Reads like fiction.” —Books Monthly
| Author | : Tessa Dunlop |
| Publisher | : Hodder & Stoughton |
| Total Pages | : 525 |
| Release | : 2015-01-08 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1444795732 |
'Lively...in giving us the daily details of their lives in the women's own voices Dunlop does them and us a fine service' New Statesman 'Dunlop is engaging in her personal approach. Her obvious feminine empathy with the venerable ladies she spoke to gives her book an immediacy and intimacy.' Daily Mail 'An in-depth picture of life in Britain's wartime intelligence centre...The result is fascinating, and is made all the more touching by the developing friendships between Dunlop and her interviewees.' Financial Times The Bletchley Girls weaves together the lives of fifteen women who were all selected to work in Britain's most secret organisation - Bletchley Park. It is their story, told in their voices; Tessa met and talked to 15 veterans, often visiting them several times. Firm friendships were made as their epic journey unfolded on paper. The scale of female involvement in Britain during the Second World War wasn't matched in any other country. From 8 million working women just over 7000 were hand-picked to work at Bletchley Park and its outstations. There had always been girls at the Park but soon they outnumbered the men three to one. A refugee from Belgium, a Scottish debutante, a Jewish 14-year-old, and a factory worker from Northamptonshire - the Bletchley Girls confound stereotypes. But they all have one common bond, the war and their highly confidential part in it. In the middle of the night, hunched over meaningless pieces of paper, tending mind-blowing machines, sitting listening for hours on end, theirs was invariably confusing, monotonous and meticulous work, about which they could not breathe a word. By meeting and talking to these fascinating female secret-keepers who are still alive today, Tessa Dunlop captures their extraordinary journeys into an adult world of war, secrecy, love and loss. Through the voices of the women themselves, this is a portrait of life at Bletchley Park beyond the celebrated code-breakers, it's the story of the girls behind Britain's ability to consistently out-smart the enemy, and an insight into the women they have become.
