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Christmas Wishes for the Bletchley Park Girls
- Author
- Patricia McBride
- Narrator
- Gemma Lawrence
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 7 September 2024
- Run Time
- 6 hours 14 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Historical romance, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Fiction: mashup
What to expect
Will this finally be a Christmas to celebrate?
For the courageous Bletchley Park girls, the fourth Christmas of the war is approaching fast. It should be a happy time, yet life throws them challenges they could never have imagined.
Lily's heart is torn in two when her boyfriend, Grant, is badly injured in an air raid. As he spirals into despair, she must find a way to give him hope again.
Bronwyn has a new romance on the horizon. But will the widower's young daughter accept her, or will she jeopardise Bronwyn's hopes for love?
Peggy is terrified her secret will be disclosed when she has to look after her sister's daughter. Can she escape the shame of her past?
Caroline has had a sheltered, privileged upbringing. Will her natural confidence be shattered when she learns about her boyfriend's hidden life?
Despite rationing, heartache, and the endless war, the Bletchley Park girls prepare for an unforgettable Christmas.
From the bestselling author of the Library Girls of the East End series, a heartwarming and riveting wartime saga
Praise for Patricia McBride:'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke
'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees
'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn’t read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith
'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'Such a well written book like the ones before ,very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Patricia McBride
- Narrator
- Gemma Lawrence
- Duration
- 6 hours 14 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 September 2024
- ISBN
- 9781835339992
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Historical romance, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
A festive instalment in Patricia McBride's acclaimed Lily Baker series - guaranteed to make you smile!Will this finally be a Christmas to celebrate?For the courageous Bletchley Park girls, the fourth Christmas of the war is approaching fast. It should be a happy time, yet life throws them challenges they could never have imagined.Lily's heart is torn in two when her boyfriend, Grant, is badly injured in an air raid. As he spirals into despair, she must find a way to give him hope again.Bronwyn has a new romance on the horizon. But will the widower's young daughter accept her, or will she jeopardise Bronwyn's hopes for love?Peggy is terrified her secret will be disclosed when she has to look after her sister's daughter. Can she escape the shame of her past?Caroline has had a sheltered, privileged upbringing. Will her natural confidence be shattered when she learns about her boyfriend's hidden life?Despite rationing, heartache, and the endless war, the Bletchley Park girls prepare for an unforgettable Christmas.From the bestselling author of the Library Girls of the East End series, a heartwarming and riveting wartime sagaPraise for Patricia McBride:'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn’t read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative.' ★★★★★ Reader Review'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ Reader Review'Such a well written book like the ones before ,very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
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