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V for Victory

A warm and witty novel by the Sunday Times bestseller
By Lissa Evans
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V for Victory by Lissa Evans is a compelling piece of historical fiction that follows the daily lives of characters in 1945 London during the final months of World War II. The narrative portrays the resilience and humour of the inhabitants, navigating the challenges and uncertainties of the impending end-of-war climate. Amidst rationing and air raids, deeper themes of identity and survival unfold against this backdrop of hope and change.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories set during the aftermath of the Second World War, interwoven with themes of resilience, ingenuity, and wit. This historical fiction tale offers a vivid portrayal of life in post-war London, with richly developed characters and a blend of humour and poignancy that brings a unique perspective to a transformative period in history.

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V for Victory

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A warm and immersive novel which reminds us that hope can still burn brightly in the darkest times. Funny, moving and utterly life-enhancing Daily Mail

A book to be treasured and returned to again and again The Independent
Funny, moving and utterly life-enhancing Daily Mail

SHORTLISTED FOR HWA Crown Awards 2021

It's late 1944. Hitler's rockets are slamming down on London with vicious regularity and it's the coldest winter in living memory. Allied victory is on its way, but it's bloody well dragging its feet.

In a large house next to Hampstead Heath, Vee Sedge is just about scraping by, with a herd of lodgers to feed, and her young charge Noel (almost fifteen) to clothe and educate. When she witnesses a road accident and finds herself in court, the repercussions are both unexpectedly marvellous and potentially disastrous—disastrous because Vee is not actually the person she's pretending to be, and neither is Noel.

The end of the war won't just mean peace, but discovery...

With caustic wit and artful storytelling, Lissa Evans elegantly summons a time when the world could finally hope to emerge from the chaos of war.

Readers love V for Victory:

'The characters stay in the memory and heart.'
'It's pitch perfect—funny, sad, moving, compelling'
'Full of warmth, wit and wisdom, an absolute joy'

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V for Victory by Lissa Evans is celebrated for its warm-hearted portrayal of love, loyalty, and quiet heroism amidst the backdrop of extraordinary times. Reviewers highlight the novel's vivid characters that feel like old friends, offering a deeply pleasurable reading experience. The book has been praised for balancing humour with moving moments, and Evans' writing is noted for its effortlessness and vivid recreation of wartime British life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784161200

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Swan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Since producing Father Ted, Lissa Evans has written seven novels, including the bestselling Old Baggage, Their Finest Hour and a Half (filmed as Their Finest), Small Change for Stuart and Wed Wabbit, both shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and Small Bomb at Dimperley.

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