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Courage for the Cabinet Girl

Narrator
Lucy Scott
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publish Date
26 September 2024
Run Time
12 hours 15 minutes
Format
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What to expect

If you love the bestselling historical fiction author Molly Green, her newest heartfelt, engrossing World War Two saga is out now: make sure you read The Wartime Librarian's Secret!

Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms are full of secrets …

June, 1941 Britain is in the throes of war, but Katharina Valentine feels sidelined.

Employed as a shorthand-typist in the War Office, she is transferred to the basement below – having had no idea that this dark, airless, underground maze, home of the top-secret Cabinet War Rooms, even existed, let alone what her work will entail.

Unexpected staff shortages present an opportunity to work directly for Winston Churchill himself, and Katie jumps at the chance. And as she grows closer to Wing Commander Baxter Edwards, things start to look up…

But when a jealous colleague threatens to expose information about her family that could put her in violation of the Official Secrets Act, Katie faces serious repercussions.

Will she lose both the job and the man she holds dear?

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Readers LOVE Molly Green!

‘The characters are multi-faceted, the settings are described with a depth that makes you feel you are there, and the storyline sweeps you along to the very end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such an exciting book! I loved the attention to detail!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A journey for the reader…tantalizing…interesting…try this one!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Beautifully written, lovingly portrayed characters and an absorbing storyline make for a very satisfying read!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Outstandingly fabulous’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A lovely story’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘One of those can't-put-down books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A cracking good read!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Moments of being held spellbound…Kept me on the edge of my seat. Couldn't put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fantastic addition to what has been a fantastic series so far’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Great story. Great characters. Wonderfully written and oozing wartime spirit. Couldn’t ask for more!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critics Review

  • PRAISE FOR MOLLY GREEN

    ‘Molly Green creates realistic characters and situations that keep you turning the pages.’ Katie Fforde

    'A moving, gripping story’ Kitty Neale

    ‘Redolent of wartime Britain and brimming with heartfelt stories from several characters, Molly Green's sure-footed novel shows just how challenging it was to find love and a place to call home in the dark days of the war.’ Terri Fleming

    ‘A lovely, heartfelt, warming slice of saga fiction … an engaging, generous read.’ Liz Robinson, LoveReading

    ‘A gripping read’ My Weekly

    ‘Meticulously researched … An engrossing story, with a strong, likeable female protagonist facing issues we still face today.’ Historical Novel Society Magazine

    ‘Memorable characters, a well written, plausible plot and very good descriptions of the time and place.’ Discovering Diamonds Blog

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Details

Author
Molly Green
Narrator
Lucy Scott
Duration
12 hours 15 minutes
Release Date
26 September 2024
ISBN
9780008679569
Format
x-book®
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Genre
Family saga / generational saga fiction, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Romance in uniform, Narrative theme: sense of place, Second World War fiction, Fiction based on or inspired by true events, Espionage and spy thriller

Synopsis

If you love the bestselling historical fiction author Molly Green, her newest heartfelt, engrossing World War Two saga is out now: make sure you read The Wartime Librarian's Secret! Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms are full of secrets … June, 1941 Britain is in the throes of war, but Katharina Valentine feels sidelined. Employed as a shorthand-typist in the War Office, she is transferred to the basement below – having had no idea that this dark, airless, underground maze, home of the top-secret Cabinet War Rooms, even existed, let alone what her work will entail. Unexpected staff shortages present an opportunity to work directly for Winston Churchill himself, and Katie jumps at the chance. And as she grows closer to Wing Commander Baxter Edwards, things start to look up… But when a jealous colleague threatens to expose information about her family that could put her in violation of the Official Secrets Act, Katie faces serious repercussions. Will she lose both the job and the man she holds dear? ––––––––––––––––––––––- Readers LOVE Molly Green! ‘The characters are multi-faceted, the settings are described with a depth that makes you feel you are there, and the storyline sweeps you along to the very end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such an exciting book! I loved the attention to detail!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A journey for the reader…tantalizing…interesting…try this one!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Beautifully written, lovingly portrayed characters and an absorbing storyline make for a very satisfying read!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Outstandingly fabulous’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely story’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of those can't-put-down books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A cracking good read!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Moments of being held spellbound…Kept me on the edge of my seat. Couldn't put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fantastic addition to what has been a fantastic series so far’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great story. Great characters. Wonderfully written and oozing wartime spirit. Couldn’t ask for more!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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