1940, London
When Cordelia accepts the post of head librarian in Silver Town
Library, her mother is more than a little disapproving. The East End has high
levels of poverty and illiteracy, and her mother says it’s no place for a woman
of her status.
But Cordelia is determined to make a difference in these times
of strife, and along with her colleagues, Jane and Mavis, she begins to help
the local community, making sure everyone knows what the library can offer
them.
And maybe even a romance will blossom, giving Cordelia the
strength to make it through the chaos and destruction that constantly threatens
their livelihood.
Against a background of war, air raids and
rationing, it becomes clear the library is more than a building filled with
books - it is the beating heart of a community refusing to be torn apart.
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A very entertaining read from a new author to me. It’s the
start of a series so I’m already looking forward to what is to come.
Cordelia has taken on the job of Head Librarian at an East
End library, much to the disdain of her mother, who believes she shouldn’t lower
herself and be amongst the poor. She meets her new library assistants, Mavis and
Jane and soon set about making their library a thriving hub for the community.
Set during the war, we discover how the characters ensure the library is a
place where people can escape, take their minds off their problems but they can
also find support for their problems too if they wish.
I loved the three characters, each very different but that’s
what probably makes their friendship work so well. I only hope this friendship
continues going from strength to strength. The more I learned about their
backgrounds the more I took each girl to heart. They have had their work cut
out for them to ensure the library can continue as it is but through their
determination it proved to be an asset to the local area.
A story that was really easy to read yet entertaining, nothing
too heavy or heart breaking but characters written with depth and warmth so you care
about each. With many books set in war time, it is good to see a different
perspective. I am looking forward to seeing what happens next.
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