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The Little Wartime Library

A gripping, heart-wrenching WW2 page-turner based on real events
By Kate Thompson
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The Little Wartime Library by Kate Thompson, is set in London's East End during WWII. It follows the journey of a community librarian who, amid the rubble of the Blitz, establishes a secret underground library. This heartwarming story explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the transformative power of books in the darkest of times.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by stories of resilience and camaraderie set during World War II. It beautifully captures the essence of community spirit and hope amidst the struggles, focusing on the power of libraries and literature to inspire and heal during challenging times. Perfect for those who appreciate historical fiction with strong emotional depth and memorable characters.

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The Little Wartime Library

A gripping and heart-wrenching novel set in London in World War Two, following the two women who run a secret underground library

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London, 1944.

Clara Button is no ordinary librarian. While the world remains at war, in East London Clara has created the country's only underground library, built over the tracks in the disused Bethnal Green tube station. Down here, a secret community thrives: with thousands of bunk beds, a nursery, a café, and a theatre offering shelter, solace, and escape from the bombs that fall above.

Along with her glamorous best friend and library assistant Ruby Munroe, Clara ensures the library is the beating heart of life underground. But as the war drags on, the women's determination to remain strong in the face of adversity is tested to the limits when it seems it may come at the price of keeping those closest to them alive.

Based on true events, The Little Wartime Library is a gripping and heart-wrenching page-turner that remembers one of the greatest resistance stories of the war.

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The Little Wartime Library by Kate Thompson has been praised as a heartwarming and uplifting tale that highlights the power of friendship and literature during difficult times. Based on a true story, it draws readers into the world of a forgotten underground library, with Thompson's meticulous research and evocative storytelling bringing history to life. It captures the resilience of women and the community spirit fostered through libraries, resonating with readers’ emotions and leaving a lasting impression.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529348743

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Kate Thompson an award-winning journalist, ghostwriter and novelist who has spent the past two decades in the UK mass market and book publishing industry. Over the past eight years Kate has written eleven fiction and non-fiction titles, three of which have made the Sunday Times top ten bestseller list.

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