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Bessie's War
- Author
- Pamela Evans
- Narrator
- Annie Aldington
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 11 June 2020
- Run Time
- 6 hours 57 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
It is autumn 1940 and, as the bombs rain down on London, a close-knit community struggles to survive.
Working at the local post office, Bessie Green does her best to keep her customers' spirits up, but when she receives a telegram addressed to her parents, there's nothing she can do to prevent the heartache that lies ahead.
Then Bessie hears that eleven-year-old Daisy Mason has been orphaned in a blast, and she's sure that taking Daisy into their home is just what her parents need to help them overcome their grief. At first, Daisy won't settle, then her handsome brother Josh comes back on leave and things look up for all of them. But the war brings further challenges for Bessie and her friends - with more hearts broken and loved-ones lost - before they can dare to dream of a brighter future...
Readers love Pam Evans heartwarming family sagas:
'A touching novel' Daily Express
'An unforgettable tale of life during the war' Our Time
'Nostalgia, heartbreak, danger and war: all the ingredients of an engrossing novel' Bolton News
'There's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters' Lancashire Evening Post
'This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely' North Wales Chronicle
(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Critics Review
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Praise for Pam Evans' well-loved family sagas:
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A touching novel
Daily Express
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An unforgettable tale of life during the war
Our Time
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Nostalgia, heartbreak, danger and war: all the ingredients of an engrossing novel
Bolton News
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There's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters
Lancashire Evening Post
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This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely
North Wales Chronicle
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Details
- Author
- Pamela Evans
- Narrator
- Annie Aldington
- Duration
- 6 hours 57 minutes
- Release Date
- 11 June 2020
- ISBN
- 9781472256812
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Family saga / generational saga fiction
Synopsis
A moving and nostalgic saga from Pam Evans, set in London during wartime. Perfect for readers of Katie Flynn, Kitty Neale and Dilly Court.It is autumn 1940 and, as the bombs rain down on London, a close-knit community struggles to survive. Working at the local post office, Bessie Green does her best to keep her customers' spirits up, but when she receives a telegram addressed to her parents, there's nothing she can do to prevent the heartache that lies ahead. Then Bessie hears that eleven-year-old Daisy Mason has been orphaned in a blast, and she's sure that taking Daisy into their home is just what her parents need to help them overcome their grief. At first, Daisy won't settle, then her handsome brother Josh comes back on leave and things look up for all of them. But the war brings further challenges for Bessie and her friends - with more hearts broken and loved-ones lost - before they can dare to dream of a brighter future...Readers love Pam Evans heartwarming family sagas:'A touching novel' Daily Express'An unforgettable tale of life during the war' Our Time'Nostalgia, heartbreak, danger and war: all the ingredients of an engrossing novel' Bolton News'There's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters' Lancashire Evening Post'This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely' North Wales Chronicle(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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