Hard Times for the East End Library Girls
- Author Patricia McBride, Patricia Patricia McBride
- Narrator Julie Maisey
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 19 April 2024
- Run Time 7 hours and 21 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Family life fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: mashup, Generational sagas, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Environmental issues, Narrative theme: health and illness, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Social issues, Romance in uniform.
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What to expect
The library girls are back, striving for a better tomorrow
As the war reaches London, they’ll band together…
War strikes close to home for chief librarian Cordelia when her flat is bombed, and her beloved Robert is called up and sent abroad. Fortunately, her colleagues Mavis and Jane can help see her through hard times.
The three friends find purpose in making the Silvertown library a friendly sanctuary for their deprived and devastated community. But sinister forces, from callous bureaucrats to crafty criminals, still lurk among the stacks. Worse, Jane’s soldier husband is injured and suffers both physically and mentally.
With so many struggles Cordelia and her friends might need more than books to survive war's shadow. Can they find light in the darkness?
A captivating tale of resilience and determination, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Elaine Roberts and Lesley Eames.
'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
'If you like Dee Williams' books about Silvertown and Rotherhithe, you'll love Patricia's Library Girls series.' Lizzie Lane
'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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