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The Telephone Girls
- Author
- Patricia McBride
- Narrator
- Gemma Lawrence
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 27 February 2024
- Run Time
- 6 hours 44 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Generational sagas, Historical fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup
What to expect
She’s ready to serve. Even if it means heading straight into danger.
England, 1940. Shedding a tear as she says goodbye to her new fiancé when he leaves to fight, Lily Baker begins her own journey in the ATS.
Thrilled after she wins the assignment to work in a coveted post, Lily is shocked to find out that one of her new colleagues might be a spy. And when she learns that her beloved is missing in action, she vows to do all she can to protect those around her.
An uplifting wartime saga, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Vicki Beeby and Daisy Styles
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Details
- Author
- Patricia McBride
- Narrator
- Gemma Lawrence
- Duration
- 6 hours 44 minutes
- Release Date
- 27 February 2024
- ISBN
- 9781835616734
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Generational sagas, Historical fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
She’s ready to serve. Even if it means heading straight into danger.England, 1940. Shedding a tear as she says goodbye to her new fiancé when he leaves to fight, Lily Baker begins her own journey in the ATS.Thrilled after she wins the assignment to work in a coveted post, Lily is shocked to find out that one of her new colleagues might be a spy. And when she learns that her beloved is missing in action, she vows to do all she can to protect those around her.An uplifting wartime saga, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Vicki Beeby and Daisy Styles
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