the air raid girls at christmas jenny holmes

A wonderful new Christmas story of friendship, love and duty in wartime by the author of The Air Raid Girls, for fans of Elaine Everest and Rosie Hendry.November, 1941. Christmas is coming... and despite the blackout, shortages and a constant threat of air raids, the inhabitants of Kelthorpe on the Yorkshire coast are determined that war won''t stop them celebrating.The run-up to Christmas sees sisters Connie and Lizzie, and their good friend Pamela, busier than ever. Between their jobs, carol-singing rehearsals with the church choir and night shifts doing their bit as Air Raid Wardens and ambulance drivers, it''s all go.But when Connie and Lizzie''s dear dad falls ill, their sweethearts Tom and Bill are called up by the Royal Navy for dangerous mine-sweeping duties, and Pamela''s sweetheart Fred is targeted by vicious locals, the girls have to believe in miracles to keep soldiering on.Can their dearest wishes come true this Christmas?---------------------------------------------Readers love Jenny Holmes:''There wasn''t anything I didn''t like about this book'' 5 star review''I couldn''t put this book down'' 5 star review''Loved the whole story'' 5 star review''This is a totally absorbing book'' 5 star review''An excellent read put together in fine style'' 5 star review

Objev podobné jako The Air Raid Girls at Christmas - Jenny Holmes

The third book in the Air Raid Girls series - a heart-warming new story of friendship, love and duty in wartime, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas.Spring, 1942. Lizzie is making plans for her wedding with fiancé Bill. But preparations during wartime aren''t easy, and attacks on the Yorkshire port of Kelthorpe are only getting worse. Connie wants to be there for her sister, but she has troubles of her own - a secret that is driving a wedge between herself and those who love her.Meanwhile, Pamela faces new complications in her romance with Fred, and the arrival of two new RAF servicemen stirs up trouble.As bombs fall and friendships are tested, will the air raid girls keep their fighting spirit and find their happy endings? ---------------------------------------------Readers LOVE the Air Raid Girls series:''There wasn''t anything I didn''t like about this book'' 5 star review''In all the women at war series of book I have read so far, I think this is the best'' 5 star review''I couldn''t put this book down'' 5 star review''Loved the whole story. Hated it coming to an end'' 5 star review''Just the kind of book I like'' 5 star review

Objev podobné jako The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - Jenny Holmes

**Don''t miss Jenny Holmes''s latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!**---------------------------------------------''Calling All Women!''It''s 1941 and as the Second World War rages on, girls from all over the country are signing up to the Women''s Land Army. Renowned for their camaraderie and spirit, it is these brave women who step in to take on the gruelling farm work from the men conscripted into the armed forces.When Yorkshire mill girl Una joins the cause, she wonders how she''ll adapt to country life. Luckily she''s quickly befriended by more experienced Land Girls Brenda and Grace. But as Christmas draws ever near, the girls'' resolve is tested as scandals and secrets are revealed, lovers risk being torn apart, and even patriotic loyalties are called into question . . .With only a week to go until the festivities, can the strain of wartime still allow for the magic of Christmas? A wonderful, festive tale of friendship, romance and triumph over adversity that fans of Daisy Styles, Donna Douglas and Call the Midwife will adore.

Objev podobné jako The Land Girls at Christmas - Jenny Holmes

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Will their prayers be answered at the most wonderful time of the year?As Christmas approaches, Alice, Edith and Marg continue to face hardships growing up on one of the poorest streets in Blackpool. Penniless, their friendship has helped them survive this far, but it''ll take more than that to see them through the dark days that lie ahead . . .Newly married Alice receives shocking news about her pregnancy that threatens the future she''s always dreamed of, Marg is struggling to care for her ailing mother and ensure her little sister receives the education she deserves, and Edith is grieving the loss of her family while preparing to marry her sweetheart. The Halfpenny Girls once again are faced with a struggle, but with the festive season upon them will family, friendship and Christmas spirit see them through?The second in a brand new series from reader favourite Maggie Mason, The Halfpenny Girls is the perfect heart-warming family saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin.

Objev podobné jako The Halfpenny Girls at Christmas - Maggie Mason

Buckingham Palace, Christmas 1952When plucky young Caroline Stratton is offered a secretarial job at the Palace, she can’t believe her luck. Moving upstairs from her friends in the Royal Household’s staff is daunting, but she’s determined to make her East End family proud.Then, just days later, her brother is framed for murder and arrested. Caroline is devastated. How can she help him, when she risks losing the livelihood that keeps her family afloat if the story came out?With the Palace preparing for the first festive season of the new Queen''s reign, can Caroline find the strength to trust her friends, and prove her brother’s innocence in time for Christmas?This heart-wrenching, inspiring historical saga for fans of Downton Abbey and The Crown is the perfect novel to curl up by the fire with.

Objev podobné jako The Palace Girls at Christmas - Emma Royal

As World War II ends, a killer’s game begins.In the final days of the Nazi regime, with the historic city of Dresden on the brink of destruction, terrifying rumors spread about the Fright Man, a demonic killer who exploited the cover of a nighttime air raid siren to mutilate and kill a young nurse. Just as seasoned detective Max Heller begins investigating, the Fright Man kills again…The investigation seems hopeless. Desperate refugees flood the streets, all of Heller’s resources are depleted, and his new boss is a ruthless SS officer. And like so many others, Heller and his wife, Karin, survive on meager rations while fearing for the lives of their sons at the front. But as tensions mount and enemy firebombs decimate the city, dangerous new clues come to light—and the determined Heller pursues a violent and twisting path to unmask a monster.

Objev podobné jako The Air Raid Killer - Frank Goldammer

''Touching and heartwarming . . . get those tissues ready'' - Jill Mansell''A warm and tender tale about the power of books'' - Ruth HoganAs the bombs began to fall, the book club kept their hopes alive...London, 1938. Bookseller Gertie Bingham is facing difficult times, having just lost her beloved husband, Harry, and with a lingering sadness at never having been able to have a child of her own. Struggling to face running the bookshop she and Harry opened together, Gertie is preparing to sell up and move away when she is asked if she would be willing to take in a young Jewish refugee from Germany. Gertie is unsure and when sullen teenager Hedy Fischer arrives, Gertie fears she has nothing left to give the troubled girl. But when the German bombers come and the lights go out over London, Gertie and Hedy realise that joining forces will make them stronger, and that books have the power to bring young and old together and unite a community in need in its darkest hour...Readers adore The Air Raid Book Club:''I loved this . . . a sweet and nourishing ode to books that historical fiction fans will love'' - Kate ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Air Raid Book Club - Lyons Annie

A Moving Tale of Courage, Resilience, and Sisterhood in WartimeThe heartwarming second book in The Chocolate Box Girls series from beloved bestselling author, Gracie Hart--York, 1940World War Two has arrived for the girls of the Rowntrees factory, and with rationing crippling the country, chocolate production has been driven to a bare minimum. It's all change for the Freeman sisters when the Rowntrees factory is turned over to making munitions. Molly is put on the fuse and detonator line, soon becoming skilled at her work despite the dangers. Rose copes with husband Ned’s absence with the RAF by relishing her position on the Board. And Annie joins the Land Army, billeted to a pig farm in Lancashire. Despite the heartache and worry, nothing will stop the Freeman sisters from doing all they can for theirmen and country. –Readers Love Grace Hart‘Loved this book just couldn’t put it down’ 5* Reader Review‘A truly enjoyable read’ 5* Reader Review‘A lovely book couldn't wait to read it’ 5* Reader Review‘Could not put it down great characters great story’ 5* Reader Review

Objev podobné jako The Chocolate Box Girls at War - Gracie Hart

It''s 1940 and for newlywed Daisy Turner, Kew Gardens is a haven away from the bombs that are falling nightly on her East End home. She grew up around plants - her parents met when they were gardeners at Kew in the last war. And her work on the Dig For Victory campaign at Kew keeps her occupied while her husband Rex, is away in the RAF.Beth Sanderson works with Daisy at the gardens, but she dreams of being a doctor while juggling her gardening job with nursing shifts. And there''s the added complication of her forbidden romance with her colleague, Gus Campbell. Gus is from Jamaica and it seems impossible for he and Beth to be together. But can they overcome the prejudice they''re facing and build a life together?Meanwhile Louisa Armitage, who worked at Kew Gardens during the First World War, is feeling old and useless, having retired to the countryside. So she jumps at the chance to work with Kew again and rally the WI to get them involved in growing plants for medicines.With Daisy and Beth becoming minor celebrities and featuring in magazines and on newsreels, the Kew Gardens Girls are the talk of the town. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Kew Gardens Girls at War - Posy Lovell

''Touching and heartwarming . . . get those tissues ready'' JILL MANSELL ''A warm and tender tale about the power of books'' RUTH HOGAN As the bombs began to fall, the book club kept their hopes alive... London, 1938. Bookseller Gertie Bingham is facing difficult times, having just lost her beloved husband, Harry, and with a lingering sadness at never having been able to have a child of her own. Struggling to face running the bookshop she and Harry opened together, Gertie is preparing to sell up and move away when she is asked if she would be willing to take in a young Jewish refugee from Germany. Gertie is unsure and when sullen teenager Hedy Fischer arrives, Gertie fears she has nothing left to give the troubled girl. But when the German bombers come and the lights go out over London, Gertie and Hedy realise that joining forces will make them stronger, and that books have the power to bring young and old together and unite a community in need in its darkest hour... ''A charming, uplifting story of resourceful women and the healing power of books'' CLARE CHAMBERS''I loved this. A sweet and nourishing ode to books that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Air Raid Book Club - Lyons Annie

Will Harriet’s heart give in to temptation this Christmas? Whilst her local town explodes in festive cheer; from fairy lights to snowflakes, Harriet Smith is determined to hunker down alone. Until she spends one magical night with a handsome stranger and she dares to wonder ‘what if’? Then Harriet’s plans of a quiet Christmas take another turn when the beloved Winter Theatre faces closure. They have no one to direct the annual panto, so Harriet gallantly steps up to the task.Can Harriet save Christmas? Even when the man she never thought she’d see again re-appears to help with the show. Will the memory of his touch come between them? Or will their undeniable chemistry bring them together to ensure the show goes on?

Objev podobné jako Kiss Me At Christmas - Jenny Bayliss

Suitable for children age 7 and above with a reading age of 9 years 6 months - 9 years 11 months Part of the Rapid Reading intervention series by Pearson Rapid Stage: Stage 9 Level 9A (equivalent to brown book band) Design supports readers with dyslexia Proven to help children who are behind in their reading to catch up fast Ideal for home learning Rapid Reading is a catch-up intervention reading scheme that has been proven to help children who are behind in their reading to triple their rate of progress. Each carefully-levelled reading book has a dyslexia-friendly design and supports all struggling learners, including those with SEND, to develop their comprehension skills, reading fluency and confidence. Includes ''Before reading'' notes to help children read with confidence and ''Quiz'' questions to develop understanding. This book contains one fiction text and one non-fiction text on a similar theme.

Objev podobné jako Rapid Stage 9 Set A: Time Travellers: The Air Raid - Celia Warren, Benjamin Hulme-Cross, Dee Reid

Home is where the heart is...Beryl was the first Farley clan bride, finding a home in the arms of loving, attentive, elder son Tony. Yet even now, wrapped in Tony''s embrace, Beryl has never quite been able to forget the past she ran away from, nor the shocking family secret she tried to bury. With Tony away fighting the Jerries alongside his brothers, it''s up to Beryl and her sisters-in-law to keep the family afloat. Hard, gruelling work doesn''t faze her, but the sudden arrival of a devastating letter does... Will Beryl be able to hold her family together and face up to her past? Or will the war take away the one thing she holds most dear - the one person she never thought she deserved?The perfect family saga, set on the Newcastle streets that inspired Catherine Cookson''s bestselling classic The Fifteen Streets - This is the second in brand new series for fans of Nancy Revell, Elaine Everest and Daisy Styles.* * * * * * *Readers are LOVING the first Biscuit Factory Girls saga..."Could not put it down" 5*"A brilliant story from a brilliant author" 5*"I enjoyed every bit of this book" 5*"The end had me in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Biscuit Factory Girls at War - Elsie Mason

A brand new wartime saga, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Val WoodSummer, 1916 Despite the misery of war in the air, some things in the small hamlet of Strawbridge remain unchanged. The strawberry harvest is nearly ready and friends Leah, Alice and Dora still have each other. Before the war, the three women had found a tentative happiness but now war has torn their lives apart. Each woman must learn to live with their new life at war, dealing with the absence of their loved ones and finding courage in the hardest of times…

Objev podobné jako The Strawberry Field Girls at War - Karen Dickson

''Christmas is the perfect time to share the magic of reading with your family and Scrooge''s journey to redemption is still as thrilling, moving and joyous over 175 years after it was written. This has to be the perfect Christmas book'' - Cressida CowellEbenezer Scrooge is a bitter and selfish old man, and worst of all . . . he hates Christmas! But this Christmas Eve there''s a surprise in store for Scrooge when four spooky ghosts pay him an unexpected visit. Over the course of the night, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge how his mean and nasty behaviour has affected everyone around him . . .But is it enough to help Scrooge change his ways, just in time for Christmas Day? Or is he destined to remain miserable for ever?Perfect for any young book lover - Charles Dickens'' much-loved classic is a wonderful story for all the family to share at Christmas.

Objev podobné jako A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens

Discover the magic of London at Christmas time with this classic Katie picture book.When Katie and Jack are woken up late on Christmas Eve by a loud sneeze, little do they realise that they are about to embark on the most amazing evening! Soon they are flying high across London, over snow-dusted landmarks, through the star-scattered sky with the one and only Father Christmas, in his sleigh, with his magical reindeer! But can they help Father Christmas to deliver all his presents and be back in time for Christmas morning? ''Wonderful ... magical ... the foiled cover and magical illustrations of London in all her festive glory make this book the perfect Christmas gift'' - Parents in Touch.

Objev podobné jako Katie's London Christmas - Mayhew James

From best-selling author of Tail-End Charlie and Tornado Down comes this powerful and deeply moving account of Bomber Command’s 1944 Nuremberg Raid – the RAF’s bloodiest night of the Second World WarMore men from Royal Air Force Bomber Command died on one single night of the Second World War than the total RAF aircrew losses during the whole of the four-month-long Battle of Britain.This is the story of the air raid intended to be the climax of Sir Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris’s relentless campaign to defeat Nazi Germany. The target was Nuremberg: 795 aircraft set out, nearly 700 men did not return. In ‘The Red Line’, we meet the young aircrew who flew on the night of 30 March 1944. John Nichol has interviewed the few surviving veterans, British and German, in the air and on the ground, to record the voices of a diminishing generation.While the airmen of Bomber Command were among the greatest heroes of the conflict, their contribution and sacrifice has been sidelined in the face of post-war criticism of Bomber Command’s tactics. John Nichol’s dramatic tribute to the men who flew on the RAF’s bloodiest raid has provided the surviving veterans with the chance to tell the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Red Line - John Nichol

London, 1944. The air raid sirens are blaring, the bombers are hovering. England has been at war with Germany for four years, and there's no sign of peace coming.Dot Gallagher, newly arrived from Liverpool to offer her services as a nurse, hurries from her Red Cross hostel to the tube station to join the crowds of people taking shelter. A group of GIs have started dancing around a wind-up gramophone, and it doesn't take long for Dot to join them. As she jives along with one of the American soldiers, he tells her about Rainbow Corner, a social club in Piccadilly for US troops.There is always a demand for dance hostesses there, women who know how to jitterbug and rock'n'roll, to dance with the soldiers. Would Dot like to apply?As Dot discovers, Rainbow Corner is like no other place, an oasis in London where, once inside, the constraints of wartime Britain disappear. There is no rationing, all luxuries are available, including a constant stream of donuts, chewing gum and cola.There are restaurants and cafes, boxing matches and movies, and, much to Dot's delight, a huge dance hall. Rather like an Embassy, Rainbow Corner is essentially a plot of America in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Meet Me at Rainbow Corner - Imrie Celia

''Once I started I just did not want to stop. So atmospheric and written in such a way I felt like I was truly there transported back in time living it all... A highly thrilling, fast paced and totally captivating unforgettable read... An absolute must read for any historical thriller fan'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A country at war. Bombers fill the skies. A parachute drops in the dead of night...England 1940: Paris has fallen to the Third Reich. Farmer John Cook and society heiress Lady Margaret are waiting for the day when German tanks roll across the green fields of their homes. Both are ready for the moment they will disappear into the woods and the fields to carry out their top-secret orders - to do whatever it takes to fight the Nazis once they arrive on British soil.Their worst fears are realised when a parachutist drops from a German bomber during an air raid. Arriving at the scene, Cook finds the white silk hanging from a branch, and a mysterious crate containing a complex piece of machinery. The spy is nowhere to be found.But at night, Cook and Margaret hear German voices in the darkness. Reports come in of others ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Berlin Agent - Stephen Ronson

Join Buffy and her friends in their battle against the Big Bad in this deluxe picture book that is the perfect introduction to the beloved cult classic TV show and includes a glow-in-the-dark cover and stickers to place on an exclusive poster!Buffy wasn’t always the world''s strongest vampire slayer; she was a kid once, too! Hang out with a pint-sized Buffy, Willow, and Xander during their sleepover and investigate strange sounds coming from the closet, seek advice from school librarian Giles, and maybe meet a few familiar Buffyverse baddies along the way. With a special glow-in-the-dark cover, reversible dust jacket, and glow-in-the-dark stickers, this fun, not-so-scary bedtime story is a great way to introduce Joss Whedon''s beloved characters to a new generation of fans. GLOW-IN-THE-DARK EDITION: Featuring glow-in-the-dark ink on the front cover, spine, and one sheet of glow-in-the-dark stickers, this picture book is packed with fun both at bedtime and in the dark. INTERACTIVE FORMAT: Young fans and their families can create more adventures for Buffy and her friends with the included sheet of stickers and reversible dust jacket, which turns into a 22 (w) x 11 (h)” poster. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Introduce your pop culture and childhood favorites ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Buffy the Vampire Slayer: A Picture Book

First published as Direct Hit Saturday 7th September, 1940. The sun is shining, and in the midst of the good weather Londoners could be mistaken for forgetting their country was at war - until the familiar wail of the air-raid sirens heralds an enemy attack. The Blitz has started, and normal life has abruptly ended - but crime has not.That night a man''s body is discovered in an unmarked van in the back streets of West Ham. When Detective Inspector John Jago is called to the scene, he recognises the victim: local Justice of the Peace, Charles Villiers. The death looks suspicious, but then a German bomb obliterates all evidence. War or no war, murder is still murder, and it''s Jago''s job to find the truth.

Objev podobné jako The Blitz Detective - Mike Hollow

The Ritz, the Savoy, the Dorchester and Claridge''s - during the Second World War they teemed with spies, con-artists, deposed royals and the exiled governments of Europe. And now, Matthew Sweet''s West End Front is just as teeming with the incredible cast of characters from this unique period of London''s history.Meet the girl from MI5 who had the gravy browning licked from her legs by Dylan Thomas; the barman who was appointed the keeper of Winston Churchill''s private bottle of whisky; the East End Communist who marched with his comrades into the air-raid shelter of the Savoy; the throneless prince born in a suite at Claridge''s declared Yugoslav territory for one night only. Matthew Sweet has interviewed them all for this account of the extraordinary events that unfolded under the reinforced ceilings of London''s grand hotels.Using the memories of first-hand witnesses, the contents of newly declassified government files and a wealth of previously unpublished letters, memoirs and photographs, he has reconstructed a lost world of scandal, intrigue and fortitude.

Objev podobné jako The West End Front - Matthew Sweet

''Once I started I just did not want to stop. So atmospheric and written in such a way I felt like I was truly there transported back in time living it all... A highly thrilling, fast paced and totally captivating unforgettable read... An absolute must read for any historical thriller fan'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A country at war. Bombers fill the skies. A parachute drops in the dead of night...England 1940: Paris has fallen to the Third Reich. Farmer John Cook and society heiress Lady Margaret are waiting for the day when German tanks roll across the green fields of their homes. Both are ready for the moment they will disappear into the woods and the fields to carry out their top-secret orders - to do whatever it takes to fight the Nazis once they arrive on British soil.Their worst fears are realised when a parachutist drops from a German bomber during an air raid. Arriving at the scene, Cook finds the white silk hanging from a branch, and a mysterious crate containing a complex piece of machinery. The spy is nowhere to be found.But at night, Cook and Margaret hear German voices in the darkness. Reports come in of others ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Berlin Agent - Stephen Ronson

The Great Escape is a gripping and heartwarming story for 9+ readers about three pets who are separately from their beloved owners in Second World War London, fleeing to the countryside to survive.Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo''s War Horse and Lauren St John.BUSTER is a lively Jack RussellTIGER is a feisty white and ginger tomROSE is a faithful Collie Robert and Lucy Edwards love their pets more than anything; but the threat of the Second World War forces them to flee to Devon - leaving their animals behind. And as the air raid sirens sound over London, the frightened animals are sent to be put down.Buster, Tiger and Rose make a daring escape but with danger at every turn, can the trio make it across the country as it prepares for battle - and cheat death for the second time?Praise for Megan Rix:''If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this'' Express ''A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate'' The Times''Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Great Escape - Megan Rix

''A brilliant fantasia of all Time''s problems, age and youth, change and permanence, truth and illusion'' The Times Literary SupplementThe Years is the story of the Pargiter family - their intimacies and estrangements, anxieties and triumphs - mapped out against the bustling rhythms of London''s streets during the first decades of the twentieth century, as their Victorian upbringing gives way to a new world, where the rules of etiquette have shifted from the drawing room to the air-raid shelter. Virginia Woolf''s penultimate novel is a celebration of the resilience of the individual amid time, change, life, death and renewal.Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Jeri Johnson

Objev podobné jako The Years - Virginia Woolfová

London, 1944. The air raid sirens are blaring, the bombers are hovering. England has been at war with Germany for four years, and there’s no sign of peace coming.Dot Gallagher, newly arrived from Liverpool to offer her services as a nurse, hurries from her Red Cross hostel to the tube station to join the crowds of people taking shelter. A group of GIs have started dancing around a wind-up gramophone, and it doesn’t take long for Dot to join them. As she jives along with one of the American soldiers, he tells her about Rainbow Corner, a social club in Piccadilly for US troops.There is always a demand for dance hostesses there, women who know how to jitterbug and rock’n’roll, to dance with the soldiers. Would Dot like to apply?As Dot discovers, Rainbow Corner is like no other place, an oasis in London where, once inside, the constraints of wartime Britain disappear. There is no rationing, all luxuries are available, including a constant stream of donuts, chewing gum and cola.There are restaurants and cafes, boxing matches and movies, and, much to Dot's delight, a huge dance hall. Rather like an Embassy, Rainbow Corner is essentially a plot of America in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Meet Me at Rainbow Corner - Imrie Celia

''Once I started I just did not want to stop. So atmospheric and written in such a way I felt like I was truly there transported back in time living it all... A highly thrilling, fast paced and totally captivating unforgettable read... An absolute must read for any historical thriller fan'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A country at war. Bombers fill the skies. A parachute drops in the dead of night...England 1940: Paris has fallen to the Third Reich. Farmer John Cook and society heiress Lady Margaret are waiting for the day when German tanks roll across the green fields of their homes. Both are ready for the moment they will disappear into the woods and the fields to carry out their top-secret orders - to do whatever it takes to fight the Nazis once they arrive on British soil.Their worst fears are realised when a parachutist drops from a German bomber during an air raid. Arriving at the scene, Cook finds the white silk hanging from a branch, and a mysterious crate containing a complex piece of machinery. The spy is nowhere to be found.But at night, Cook and Margaret hear German voices in the darkness. Reports come in of others ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Berlin Agent - Stephen Ronson

Seventeen-year-old Juno Marlowe has just waved off to war the two young men she has loved for the best part of her life when the air raid sirens begin to wail out across London. She is rescued from this nightmare by a gaunt stranger called Evelyn, frail and older than his years, who offers her the protection of his house and his family before dying suddenly in the night.Determined to avoid being sent to Canada to join her mother and new step-father, and still grieving for her lost lovers, Juno instead finds herself on a train to Cornwall in search of Evelyn''s family. There she discovers the blossoming of an English spring into which the war only occasionally intrudes and finds at last a peace for herlself and a world in which she is more than simply part of the furniture.

Objev podobné jako Part Of The Furniture - Mary Wesley

‘Walking in time with the beat, clapping her hands, clicking her fingers. How could anyone resist the urge to dance? Dot swirled her Red Cross cape in time with the rhythm.’London, 1944. The air raid sirens are blaring, bombers are hovering. The war with Germany has been raging for four years and there’s no sign of peace coming.Dot Gallagher is newly arrived from Liverpool and working as a nurse. During an air strike, she encounters an enthralling group of American GIs who tell her all about Rainbow Corner, a social club for US troops in Piccadilly – it’s a wartime oasis where they can forget their fears, fall in and out of love and dance the nights away.It’s here that Dot finds a new best friend in Lilly. And together, against the stark realities of war, they must learn to face their fears, uncover secrets and discover the true meaning of love.Praise for Meet Me At Rainbow Corner:''From the first to the last page, I was captivated by this brilliant novel, and simply didn''t want it to end'' - Jenny Ashcroft''Hugely enjoyable and meticulously researched… A must for anyone who likes wartime novels with a difference'' - Rosie Goodwin''A beautiful ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Meet Me at Rainbow Corner - Imrie Celia

As war rages on, can they keep dancing?Blackpool, November 1942Wartime worries fail to dampen the glitz and glamour of the ballroom in the run-up to Christmas. After all, life is for living.Newlywed Pearl''s bliss is cut short when her beloved Bernie is called up into the Army. Will dancing at the Tower Ballroom take the edge off her heartache or will it throw temptation her way?Unexpected news of an inheritance presents Joy with a different dilemma. Should she move to Scotland in line with her parents'' final wishes or stay in Blackpool to dance with Tommy, the man she loves?Meanwhile, ambitious Sylvia ditches Eddie, her loyal dance partner, and launches into a new career teaching jive and jitterbug. Regrets soon set in, however. Is this the worst mistake she''s ever made?Change is in the air. Can our Ballroom Girls fulfil their dreams and make this a Christmas to remember?

Objev podobné jako The Ballroom Girls: Christmas Dreams - Jenny Holmes

As war rages on, can they keep dancing?Blackpool, November 1942Wartime worries fail to dampen the glitz and glamour of the ballroom in the run-up to Christmas. After all, life is for living.Newlywed Pearl''s bliss is cut short when her beloved Bernie is called up into the Army. Will dancing at the Tower Ballroom take the edge off her heartache or will it throw temptation her way?Unexpected news of an inheritance presents Joy with a different dilemma. Should she move to Scotland in line with her parents'' final wishes or stay in Blackpool to dance with Tommy, the man she loves?Meanwhile, ambitious Sylvia ditches Eddie, her loyal dance partner and launches into a new career teaching jive and jitterbug. Regrets soon set in, however. Is this the worst mistake she''s ever made?Change is in the air. Can our Ballroom Girls fulfil their dreams and make this a Christmas to remember?

Objev podobné jako The Ballroom Girls: Christmas Dreams - Jenny Holmes

**Don''t miss Jenny Holmes''s latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!**----------------------------1936. George Street, West Yorkshire, houses a gleaming, brand-new telephone exchange where a group of capable girls works the complicated electrical switchboards. Among them are Cynthia, Norma and Millicent, who relish the busy, efficient atmosphere and the independence and friendship their jobs have given them.But when Millicent connects a telephone call for an old friend, and listens in to the conversation - breaking one of the telephonists'' main rules - she, and then Norma and Cynthia too, become caught up in a story of scandal, corruption and murder.Soon, the jobs of all three girls are on the line.Norma''s romance is in ruins. And Millicent has entered a world of vice . . . In tough times, the telephone girls will need to call on their friends more than ever.A wonderful story of camaraderie, friendship and triumph over adversity that fans of Daisy Styles, Donna Douglas and Call the Midwife will adore.---------------------------- Readers love Jenny Holmes: ''There wasn''t anything I didn''t like about this book'' 5 star review ''I couldn''t put this book down'' 5 star review ''Loved ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Telephone Girls - Jenny Holmes

**Don''t miss Jenny Holmes''s latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** ----------------------------On the cobbled streets of a Yorkshire mill town in 1931, Lily Briggs does all she can to keep trouble at bay for her and her family.She works hard at Calvert Mill to make ends meet and take care of her parents and younger siblings. Saturday nights at the dance hall and dressmaking with her two best friends keep Lily upbeat, and now there''s a blossoming romance with childhood friend Harry Bainbridge to put an extra spring in her step, too.But then a run of misfortune threatens Lily''s work, home and personal life, and she has to rely on the community at the mill to rally together for support. With so many others to worry about, will Lily always put them first or can she find her own happy ending?A heart-warming, nostalgic tale of triumph over adversity that readers of Katie Flynn, Donna Douglas and Call the Midwife will adore.---------------------------- Readers love Jenny Holmes: ''There wasn''t anything I didn''t like about this book'' 5 star review ''I couldn''t put this book down'' 5 star review ''Loved ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Mill Girls of Albion Lane - Jenny Holmes

Set in Margate during WW2, Christmas with the Teashop Girls is a heartwarming and moving story of wartime love, bravery and hope. From the bestselling author of the Woolworths series, Elaine Everest.It is late 1940 and the war feels closer to home than ever for Rose Neville and her staff at the Lyon’s Teashop in Margate. The worry of rationing hangs overhead as the Nippies do their best to provide a happy smile and a hot cup of tea for their customers. When a heavy bombing raid targets the Kent coastline, Lyon’s is badly hit, throwing the future of the cafe into jeopardy.The light in Rose’s life is her dashing fiancé Capt. Ben Hargreaves and planning their Christmas Eve wedding. But she must also plan to take two new step-daughters into her life and get on the right side of her wealthy mother-in-law, Lady Diana. Is Rose ready to become a mother so soon?When Rose’s half-sister Eileen makes contact, it seems that Rose’s dreams of having a sibling are coming true at long last. But her friends begin to suspect that something is not right between Eileen and her husband: just what are they hiding?As the Christmas Eve wedding draws ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Christmas with the Teashop Girls - Elaine Everest

Cosy up with the heartwarming and festive wartime story of a group of women finding joy in troubled times, from the beloved Bomb Girls series''It made me smile and it made me cry'' 5***** Reader Review ''An absolute joy to read'' Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Homefront Girls''Wonderful writing which brought history alive'' 5***** Reader Review _________ In times of trouble, can wishes come true? . . . A factory floor might not be their first choice of a place to spend Christmas but pulling together and making do is exactly where the Bomb Girls shine. Gladys, back from singing for the troops in Europe, quietly takes her place on the cordite line. Her old friends are determined to bring back her spark while they work hard to help their country. But what dark secret lies in Gladys''s heart?Will the girls see out another year in a country at war?And, if everyone does their bit, despite the worry, pain and toil, will the Bomb Girls be able to enjoy a wonderful Christmas for all? _________ ''A cracking story with truly endearing characters'' Annie Murray, bestselling author of Now the War is Over ''What a page turner'' 5***** ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Christmas with the Bomb Girls - Daisy Styles

___________________________THE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIESSunderland, 1942: Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises...Against all odds, Polly''s fiancé has finally returned home from the front line. If they can keep things on an even keel, she might get the winter wedding she''s always dreamed of.Meanwhile shipyard manager Helen is determined to move on after a turbulent year. Her sights are set on breaking the yard''s production record and no one, not even the handsome Dr Parker, is going to get in her way.And head welder Rosie''s little sister Charlotte has turned up unannounced. Why is she back and so set on staying?Join the shipyard girls as they navigate through life, love and war this Christmas.___________________________Praise for the Shipyard Girls series:''Rhe author is one to watch'' Sun''A brilliant read'' Take a Break''Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages'' Woman''Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!'' Northern Echo

Objev podobné jako Christmas with the Shipyard Girls - Revell Nancy

**THE NINTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES**''Emotional and gripping'' Take a Break______________________________Sunderland, 1943: As Christmas approaches in the shipyards, everyone is hoping for a little magic... Helen would love to find the courage to tell the dashing Dr Parker of her true feelings for him. But how can she when he clearly has eyes for someone else?More than a year has passed since Bel''s wedding to sweetheart Joe. She knows she has much to feel thankful for and yet there is still one burning desire which she cannot ignore.And as Polly grows with child, she hopes against hope for a safe delivery - and that her husband Tommy can soon return from the front line to meet their new arrival.There will be storms to weather, but guided by their strength and friendship there is still hope for each of the shipyard girls that their Christmas wishes will come true.______________________________Praise for Nancy Revell''Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!'' Northern Echo''Stirring and heartfelt storytelling'' Peterborough Evening Telegraph''The author is one to watch'' Sun''Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages'' Woman

Objev podobné jako A Christmas Wish for the Shipyard Girls - Revell Nancy

The new Sherlock Holmes novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Odin.It is 1890, and in the days before Christmas Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson are visited at Baker Street by a new client. Eve Allerthorpe - eldest daughter of a grand but somewhat eccentric Yorkshire-based dynasty - is greatly distressed, as she believes she is being haunted by a demonic Christmas spirit.Her late mother told her terrifying tales of the sinister Black Thurrick, and Eve is sure that she has seen the creature from her bedroom window. What is more, she has begun to receive mysterious parcels of birch twigs, the Black Thurrick''s calling card...Eve stands to inherit a fortune if she is sound in mind, but it seems that something - or someone - is threatening her sanity. Holmes and Watson travel to the Allerthorpe family seat at Fellscar Keep to investigate, but soon discover that there is more to the case than at first appeared. There is another spirit haunting the family, and when a member of the household is found dead, the companions realise that no one is beyond suspicion.

Objev podobné jako Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Demon - James Lovegrove

Carmen is at a loose end. Her gorgeous bookshop is the filming site of a Christmas movie, she's been ousted from her sister's house, and the love of her life has just flown thousands of miles away.It's threatening to be a very unjolly Christmas indeed! But when the elderly owner of the shop comes to Carmen with a Christmas wish that threatens to never come true, Carmen knows she must buckle down to get the funds to save not only his trip, but the shop itself. With her deadline looming, and the help of their neighbours, her nieces and nephew, and a very distractingly cute male nanny, Carmen might just pull her greatest magic trick yet...

Objev podobné jako Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop - Jenny Colganová

Buy this gorgeous, feel-good and heartwarming romance for a slice of escapism to the Swiss Alps! Christmas magic at the turn of a page…‘Transports you right to the heart of the most magical Christmas – a snow covered chalet, a lovely community and a gorgeous tummy flip worthy man.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎄❤️🎄❤️Life has gone a little bit downhill for Naomi Winters…Ever since her ex-husband Ollie filed for a divorce last Christmas, Naomi is a self-confessed scrooge. She hates her job, has exactly zero hobbies, and on top of that she’s all alone this holiday season.Spurred on by her best-friend Mia – who has invited her to spend Christmas at her snow-kissed Chateau in the Swiss Alps – she decides it’s time for change.But, when she arrives, she’s shocked to see Mia’s gorgeous but brooding big brother, Gabriel working as the chef. It’s been fifteen years since they last saw each other, forcing her to face memories she’d rather forget.As Naomi grapples with getting her life back on track, she throws herself into various festive activities, and she can’t seem to escape Gabriel this time…Will he manage to thaw her icy heart, or is she on a downward slope to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Christmas at the Chateau - Annabel French

When a Christmas-hating womanÂ’s brother sets her up with a fellow Grinch and it backfires, she decides to out-Christmas her date by setting up a festive battle wills in this enemies-to-lovers holiday romcom.Holly Sinclair has hated Christmas for as long as she can remember. Who names their Christmas baby Holly in the first place? She was teased mercilessly growing up. Holly Berry, Holli-days, Holly Jolly…not to mention the fact that her birthday is often totally overlooked amidst the season.To make matters worse, instead of getting the promotion she was expecting, HollyÂ’s been downsized—which is just fancy holiday talk for fired. Now Holly has to go home single, unemployed, and turning thirty. Bah, humbug.HollyÂ’s big brother, Ryan, has dragged his best friend, known holiday-hater Nick Kinsley, home with him. But when Holly discovers that NickÂ’s here to be her pity date, she decides the best revenge is to play along…and Christmas like sheÂ’s never ChristmasÂ’d before. Commence Operation: Naughty List. The fact that sheÂ’s attracted to Nick is totally not the point. SheÂ’ll teach him a lesson, one ho ho ho at a time.The holiday grows more complicated when Holly and Ryan find out their parents asked all the siblings to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Holly and Nick Hate Christmas - Betsy St. Amant

This festive season, fall in love with The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss - a romantic read perfect for fans of Beth O''Leary and Josie Silver.''If you need help getting into the festive spirit, this is the book for you'' - Good Housekeeping''Sparkly and romantic'' - My WeeklyOn the first day of Christmas, a dating app offered meTwelve tailored chances for perfect harmony . . .Kate Turner is happily single – a bit too happily, in fact. Since returning to her hometown, the sleepy village of Blexford, love hasn’t really had a look in.But Kate does love Christmas. So when her best friend insists she signs up to the Twelve Dates of Christmas, a brand new dating app service, she doesn’t need too much persuading. Twelve perfect festive dates with the area’s most eligible men – who could say no?Amongst the twinkling lights and falling snow, over hot chocolates and glasses of red wine, romance is easy to find. But with each date, Kate learns more about the men, and even more about herself.As the big day approaches, Kate’s left wondering – is it really the season for true love, or will this Christmas be the coldest yet?* ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Twelve Dates of Christmas - Jenny Bayliss

Who says romance is dead? ? Get ready to curl up with this cosy new Christmas second chance romance, the perfect holiday read for fans of BBC's Ghosts, Emily Henry and The Holiday!Mia’s been ghosted. Nursing the heartache of her breakup, her festive spirit is running on empty. The last thing she needs is a Christmas reminder of how unlucky in love she is… which is exactly what she gets when she discovers her ex, Sam, is spending the holidays with her family. Now she’s snowed in for a week with the man who broke her heart and no chance of escape. John’s a ghost. After 30 years in limbo without a soul to talk to, he’s bored to death. So when Mia actually sees him, he figures that helping her to find closure - and maybe a second chance with the man she still loves - could be his key to reaching the afterlife. As the snow keeps falling and old feelings begin to thaw, Mia finds herself struggling resist Sam, with his crooked smile and bookish charm. Maybe she's ready to give love another chance - but is it really her heart talking, or just her ghostly wingman???Tropes?Second ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Ghosted at Christmas - Holly Whitmore

''Tis the season for finding love… and the perfect bookWith just two weeks until Christmas, everything in Clove Lore should be perfect. But the latest holidaymaker to the Borrow a Bookshop is feeling far from festive…Icelandic ex-bookseller Magnús Sturluson might be surrounded by love stories in the Bookshop, but he’s nursing a sadness that not even fiction can fix.When Alexandra Robinson finds herself stranded in Clove Lore, she finds a safe place to hide from heartbreak. After all, all that’s waiting for her at home is a cheater boyfriend and the memories of her parents. As Alex finds herself embraced by the quirky village community, she finds her tough exterior thawing – and as she grows closer to Magnús, she finds an equally soft heart under his gruff shell.It seems that Clove Lore is working its magic once again – until a great flood on Christmas Eve brings devastation in its wake. It’s up to Magnús and Alex to batten down the hatches and help bring the village back together again, while also introducing the locals to the Icelandic tradition of the jólabókaflóð – Yule book flood – where families and friends gather on Christmas Eve to exchange books and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop - Kiley Dunbar

''It''s Christmas in a book!'' Katie Fforde''Sprinkled with Christmas magic!'' Milly Johnson''A scrumptious seasonal treat!'' Heidi Swain------------------------------Residential-home caterer Connie has had one online-dating disaster too many. Hurt in the past and with her son to consider, now she''s feeling hesitant. Then one of Connie''s residents sets her up on a date at a beautiful German Christmas market - with the promise she''ll take a mini-bus full of pensioners along with her...Amongst the twinkling lights and smell of warm gingerbread in the old market square, Connie heads off on her date with a checklist of potential partner must-haves. Baker Henrich ticks all the boxes, but when Connie meets Henrich''s rival William, she starts to wonder if ticking boxes is the answer.Will Connie''s wish for love this Christmas come true, and if so - with who?-------------------------------Readers are feeling enchanted by Finding Love at the Christmas Market:''This book was a hot chocolate on a cold day, warming and satisfying.''''I could smell the gingerbread and spices, a real hug of a book.''''A beautiful book about finding what matters most at Christmas . . . such a heart-warming story.''If you loved Finding Love at the Christmas Market, pre-order Jo''s newest Christmas novel, Countdown to Christmas, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Finding Love at the Christmas Market - Jo Thomas

It is 1942, and with the country still at war, the girls who work for Joe Lyons are praying for their loved ones to return home safely.Happily married, Rose is busy with staffing problems at the teashop with many women taking on war work. Rose dreams of her husband’s return while trying to keep everyone happy.Lily has her own worries when the father of her daughter appears back in her life with no explanation. Katie longs for a family of her own – just as a handsome airman arrives on the scene.At Sea View Guest House, Flora – wary of a relationship and marriage – is fearful of letting her feelings for John Bentley develop further. Especially as she has her guests to be mindful of . . .Anya is torn, having given birth to a beautiful baby boy who is the spitting image of his father, who has been taken as a prisoner of war. Presented with a chance to save him, Anya confides in her friends, leaving her son in their care. With the uncertainty of the future, can the Teashop girls overcome their personal battles?The Teashop Girls at War is the third instalment in the Teashop Girls ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Teashop Girls at War - Elaine Everest

She''s given up on love and Christmas... but fate has other plans. All Callie wants for Christmas is to hibernate. She''s still reeling from being dumped by her childhood sweetheart, and under no circumstances will she go home for the holidays considering her ex will be right next door with his new, perfect partner. Callie is officially in grinch mode, but her meddling sister, Anita, won''t let her give up on life, love, and Christmas quite so easily. Anita stages a Christmas intervention for Callie with a homemade Advent calendar challenge - cheerful tasks to push Callie out of her comfort zone and into the holiday spirit, inspired by a childhood tradition. Callie reluctantly plays along, but when she comes face-to-face with a charming baker who just might be the spoonful of sugar she needs, her strict rules on love and the holidays are tested. As they strike a deal to do the activities together, could the twenty four little doors on Callie''s Advent calendar not only open up one, but two closed-off hearts?

Objev podobné jako The Christmas Countdown - Holly Cassidy

The brand new feel-good Christmas novel from Sunday Times top ten bestselling author, Jenny Colgan. Carmen has always worked in her local department store.So, when the gorgeous old building closes its doors for good, she is more than a little lost. When her sister, Sofia, mentions an opportunity in Edinburgh - a cute little bookshop, the spare room in her house - Carmen is reluctant, she was never very good at accepting help. But, short on options, she soon finds herself pulling into the snowy city just a month before Christmas.What Sofia didn't say is that the shop is on its last legs and that if Carmen can't help turn things around before Christmas, the owner will be forced to sell. Privately, Sofia is sure it will take more than a miracle to save the store, but maybe this Christmas, Carmen might surprise them all...

Objev podobné jako The Christmas Bookshop - Jenny Colganová

'The perfect festive read!' Debbie Johnson Do you believe in Christmas miracles?Holly is looking for a change. There has to be more to life than the long hours she works as an editor in New York City, despite what everyone says. What she doesn’t expect when she leaves the city behind is to meet Mitch, a recluse who’s hiding more than she realises. Mitch spends his days hidden away in a little log cabin in Inglenook Falls, where he owns a Christmas tree farm. He speaks to people only when necessary, so when Holly falls into his life, he’s not sure how to react. All he knows is that something needs to change if he wants to get his life back on track. Along with friends Cleo and Darcy, Holly is determined to bring joy back to Mitch’s life, but will he appreciate their interference? And when a business proposition throws everything up in the air, will it do more harm than good?Curl up this festive season in a snow-covered log cabin surrounded by Christmas trees and find out whether miracles and second chances really do happen in this read by bestselling author perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jessica ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Christmas Miracles at the Little Log Cabin - Helen Rolfe

'The perfect festive read!' Debbie Johnson The Copper Plough is at the heart of village life for the residents of Heritage Cove, and never more so than at Christmas, when the tree glows in the alcove and the smell of mulled wine carries out onto the street. So when new owners for the beloved pub arrive and decide to shake things up, not everyone welcomes the changes with open arms. Local bakery owner Celeste is ready to keep an open mind. But she’s shocked to discover that one of the new landlords is Quinn, a former Navy sailor with whom she had a short but powerful romance years earlier. Fate may have brought Quinn and Celeste back together, but life seems determined to keep them apart. Can the villagers learn to embrace the newcomers this Christmas? And will Quinn and Celeste find a way back to each other before snow falls over Heritage Cove?Join new friends and old, as Christmas comes to Heritage Cove. A wonderful story of love, friendship and opening your mind and your heart to new possibilities that will enchant fans of Holly Martin and Heidi Swain. Praise for Helen Rolfe:'Full of festive spirit and intriguing family ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Christmas Nights at the Star and Lantern - Helen Rolfe