As the war hits 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
Having thoroughly enjoyed the first book of the series, I
had been looking forward to this next instalment.
Whilst I love the characters, their spirit and the storylines;
I enjoy how we learn more about life in the East end at the worst of times,
enjoy is possibly the wrong word but this period fascinates me and no matter
how much you read of the atrocities and how awful things were, you cannot
helped but be moved by reading stories depicting how peoples lives were
affected.
The book takes us through a year; and we see just how
important the library was within the community. The characters are all brilliant,
I love how they are so different but compliment each other. Each has their
story to tell but are so dedicated their jobs. We have a fourth member of staff
this time around, Tom, who is a welcome addition to the team. Whilst the
concerns about his beliefs worry some, he is a great asset to the library and
proves this time and time again.
Patricia McBride has created characters we truly care about
and has delicately balanced the devastation and difficulties, written with
great care, with heartfelt moments.
A brilliant read, and the fact it only spans one year gives
me hope for further books in the series. I shall look forward to seeing the
characters again and learning more about East End spirit.
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