A Girls Guide to Winning the War, Annie Lyons
A Girls Guide to Winning the War, Annie Lyons
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A Girls' Guide to Winning the War
The most heartwarming, uplifting novel of courage and friendship in WW2

Author: Annie Lyons

Narrator: Olivia Vinall

Unabridged: 10 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Review

Published: 07/25/2024


Synopsis

'A heart-warming tale about resilience, friendships and family, and the inestimable power of the written word' RUTH HOGAN

'A heart-warming depiction of strong female friendships tested by suffering - Annie Lyons really is the queen of the wartime saga' CLARE CHAMBERS

Can two young women and one book change the course of war?

1940. Whip-smart librarian Peggy Sparks is determined to make sure that her brother Joe returns from the frontline to their London home, which they share with their beloved mother and grandmother. So when she is offered a once-in-a-lifetime job at the heart of the war effort, Peggy jumps at the prospect of making a real contribution to her country.

But when she finds herself working under the fanciful socialite Lady Marigold Cecily, Peggy discovers that those around her are more keen on dancing at the Café de Paris than on ending the war. Writing accounts of her daily life is the only thing keeping Peggy's hopes alive. But when she finds her inner-most thoughts accidentally published by the Ministry of Information, Peggy realises she needs Marigold's help to save her job, and to bring her brother home . . .

From the author of The Air Raid Book Club comes a powerful tale of unexpected friendship, community and two remarkable women who change the course of the war. Full of heart, emotion and drama, it is the perfect uplifting story for fans of Kate Thompson and Natasha Lester.

WHAT EARLY READERS ARE ALREADY SAYING ABOUT A GIRLS' GUIDE TO WINNING THE WAR:
'I loved every page of it...I Iove, love, loved it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'So many emotions, fabulous writing and a thoroughly enjoyable read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Heartfelt and real' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Very moving book and very evocative of the era' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A joyous read that I couldn't put down. I loved it' Liz Fenwick
'A heartwarming novel about resilience and the power of female friendship' Good Housekeeping
'Annie Lyons writes with compassion and heart, leaving the reader feeling like there is always hope, even in the darkest times' Kate Storey
'This book is a delight! A warm hug of a story with gorgeous characters who felt like friends... Loved it! Kerry Barrett

About Annie Lyons

After a career in bookselling and publishing, Annie Lyons became an author. When not working on her novels, she teaches creative writing. She lives in south-east London with her husband and two children and black labrador, Nelson.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on June 14, 2024

1940. Peggy Sparks is a librarian and she’s determined to make sure her twin brother Joe makes it home to Edenham, London. Peggy lives with her mum Alice, granny Emily, pregnant sister-in-law Flo and her niece Nancy. When Peggy is offered a job working at The Ministry of Information and in the Publi......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on August 14, 2024

London, 1940. Young & hungry Peggy Sparks is a librarian who's determined to make sure her beloved twin brother Joe makes it back home from the front. Peggy lives with her mom Alice, grandmother Emily, newly-pregnant, sister-in-law Flo and her precocious niece, little Nancy. When Peggy is offered a......more

Goodreads review by Leisa on June 21, 2024

3.5 stars......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on April 11, 2024

I was so happy to get an ARC of this book from Net Galley. Annie Lyons writes such great stories, and this one was right up my WWII set in England historical fiction alley. This is the story of Peggy Sparks, her family, the family she creates at work and how they make it through the war. Peggy lives......more