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Goodnight Sweetheart
- Author
- Pam Weaver
- Narrator
- Jaimi Barbakoff
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 14 May 2020
- Run Time
- 9 hours 55 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Can love find a way to overcome hate?
When Frankie’s mother dies, she is sent to live with her Aunt Bet in the countryside. Life on their farm is happy – for a while. But when World War Two breaks out, Frankie must help her country by signing up to the women’s branch of the British Army.
Soon, she meets Romare, an American doctor who has come to the UK after facing terrible racism at home. But trouble is stirring in Britain too, and Frankie must prepare for heartbreak. Can love triumph over a history of hate? Or will Frankie and Romare’s love pay the ultimate sacrifice?
An emotional, thought-provoking story that brings to life World War Two.
Critics Review
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PRAISE FOR PAM WEAVER:
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‘A heartrending story about mothers and daughters’ Kitty Neale
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‘What a terrific read – fans everywhere will love it and be asking for more from this talented author.’ Annie Groves
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‘The characters are so richly drawn and authentic that they pull the reader along through the story effortlessly. This book is a real page turner, which I enjoyed very much.’ Anne Bennett
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Details
- Author
- Pam Weaver
- Narrator
- Jaimi Barbakoff
- Duration
- 9 hours 55 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 May 2020
- ISBN
- 9780008408442
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Historical romance, Historical fiction
Synopsis
Can love find a way to overcome hate? A historical drama set against the backdrop of World War Two. Can love find a way to overcome hate? When Frankie’s mother dies, she is sent to live with her Aunt Bet in the countryside. Life on their farm is happy – for a while. But when World War Two breaks out, Frankie must help her country by signing up to the women’s branch of the British Army. Soon, she meets Romare, an American doctor who has come to the UK after facing terrible racism at home. But trouble is stirring in Britain too, and Frankie must prepare for heartbreak. Can love triumph over a history of hate? Or will Frankie and Romare’s love pay the ultimate sacrifice? An emotional, thought-provoking story that brings to life World War Two.
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