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A Girls' Guide to Winning the War
The most heartwarming, uplifting novel of courage and friendship in WW2
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'A heart-warming tale about resilience, friendships and family, and the inestimable power of the written word' RUTH HOGAN 'A heart-warming depiction of strong female friendships tested by suffering - Annie Lyons really is the queen of the wartime saga' CLARE CHAMBERS Can two young women and...
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An emotional and uplifting novel set in WW2 London, of female friendship and the remarkable power of writing and community spirit to bring hope in dark times, from the USA Today bestselling author.
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'A heart-warming tale about resilience, friendships and family, and the inestimable power of the written word' RUTH HOGAN
'A heart-warming depiction of strong female friendships tested by suffering - Annie Lyons really is the queen of the wartime saga' CLARE CHAMBERS
Can two young women and one book change the course of war?
1940. Whip-smart librarian Peggy Sparks is determined to make sure that her brother Joe returns from the frontline to their London home, which they share with their beloved mother and grandmother. So when she is offered a once-in-a-lifetime job at the heart of the war effort, Peggy jumps at the prospect of making a real contribution to her country.
But when she finds herself working under the fanciful socialite Lady Marigold Cecily, Peggy discovers that those around her are more keen on dancing at the Café de Paris than on ending the war. Writing accounts of her daily life is the only thing keeping Peggy's hopes alive. But when she finds her innermost thoughts accidentally published by the Ministry of Information, Peggy realises she needs Marigold's help to save her job and bring her brother home...
From the author of The Air Raid Book Club comes a powerful tale of unexpected friendship, community, and two remarkable women who change the course of the war. Full of heart, emotion, and drama, it is the perfect uplifting story for fans of Kate Thompson and Natasha Lester.
WHAT EARLY READERS ARE ALREADY SAYING ABOUT A Girls' Guide to Winning the War:
'I loved every page of it... I love, love, loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'So many emotions, fabulous writing, and a thoroughly enjoyable read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Inspirational' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'My favourite thing about her books is the way a tight community is formed throughout the story, and they always include strong female characters both young and old. Did I mention there are libraries?' ⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A joyous read that I couldn't put down. I loved it' Liz Fenwick
'A heartwarming novel about resilience and the power of female friendship' Good Housekeeping
'Annie Lyons writes with compassion and heart, leaving the reader feeling like there is always hope, even in the darkest times' Kate Storey
'This book is a delight! A warm hug of a story with gorgeous characters who felt like friends... Loved it!' Kerry Barrett
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035401086
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 July 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Review
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 480g
Pages: 400
About the Author
After a career in bookselling and publishing, Annie Lyons became an author. When not working on her novels, she teaches creative writing. She lives in south-east London with her husband and two children and black labrador, Nelson.
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