Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves

Name: Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241976098
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By Rachel Malik

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Summary

Set in 1940, Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves follows Rene Hargreaves, who leaves her family and city life to become a Land Girl at remote Starlight farm. There, she forms an inseparable yet uncertain bond with the solitary farmer Elsie Boston. Their secluded life is disrupted by an unexpected visitor from Rene's past, threatening everything they have built together and forcing them to confront hidden dangers and make difficult choices.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This historical fiction appeals to readers interested in wartime stories, women's narratives, and emotional, character-driven novels. Fans of period dramas and literary debuts with rich explorations of family and survival will find it compelling.

Description

A novel with a crime at its heart, based on the extraordinary life of the author's own grandmother.

One day in 1940, Rene Hargreaves walks out on her family and the city to take a position as a Land Girl at the remote Starlight farm. There she will live with and help lonely farmer Elsie Boston. At first, Elsie and Rene are unsure of one another—strangers from different worlds. But over time, they each come to depend on the other. They become inseparable.

Until the day a visitor from Rene's past arrives and their careful, secluded life is thrown into confusion. Suddenly, all they have built together is threatened. What will they do to protect themselves? And are they prepared for the consequences?

Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves delves into themes of friendship, privacy, and the resilience required to confront unexpected challenges.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

A surprisingly touching and story that blends period drama, courtroom tension, and a love story, praised by the Sunday Times, Daily Mail, and acclaimed authors like Claire Fuller and Penelope Lively. Reviewers highlight its vivid portrayal of family secrets, trauma, and the resilience of women during war, marking it as a breathtaking debut from Rachel Malik and a promising start to a distinguished literary career.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241976098

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 288

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Penguin Books Rachel Malik

About the Author

Rachel Malik was born in London of mixed English and Pakistani parentage. She studied English at Cambridge and Linguistics at Strathclyde. For many years, Rachel taught English Literature at Middlesex University. Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves is her first novel.