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The Underground Library
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Three women united by their love of books. One library that has the power to change lives, even in wartime... When Juliet begins work at Bethnal Green Library, she discovers it is far from the bustling hub she was expecting. But, in the face of German...
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See moreInspired by the true story of Bethnal Green Library, The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan is a warm and inspirational novel of love, friendship and the power of the human spirit. Β
Inspired by the true story of Bethnal Green Library, The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan is a warm and inspirational novel of love, friendship and the power of the human spirit. Now in B Format.
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Description
Three women united by their love of books. One library that has the power to change lives, even in wartime...
When Juliet begins work at Bethnal Green Library, she discovers it is far from the bustling hub she was expecting. But, in the face of German Blitz attacks, she's intent on making it a place where everyone feels safe and welcome.
Katie is thrilled to be working at the library, too. But, after the death of her sweetheart on the front line, she's in desperate need of support.
Sofie, a Jewish refugee, escapes to the library every chance she gets. Though she finds comfort and friendship there, her position in London remains vulnerable.
When bombs wreck the library, the books are relocated to an underground station. As the war rages, can the women use their fighting spirit to overcome their own troubles and keep the library open to all?
Inspired by the true story of Bethnal Green Library.
Praise for Jennifer Ryan:
[Ryan's] emphasis is on how people, especially women, manage to keep life (and love) going when so many others are intent on destroying it - Historical Novel Society
A deliciously warm and heartrending tale... It's empowering to see women helping women - Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529094596
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 544g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Jennifer Ryan is the author of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir. She lives in Ireland with her husband and two children. Originally from Kent and then London, she was previously a non-fiction book editor.
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