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The last bookshop in London : a novel of World War II / Madeline Martin.
Inspired by the true WWII history of the only bookshop to survive the Blitz, 'The Last Bookshop in London' is a sweeping story of wartime loss, romance, and the enduring power of literature. A Dewey Diva Pick.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781335653048 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 325 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : Hanover Square Press, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
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| Subject: | Bookstores > Fiction. World War, 1939-1945 > Fiction. London (England) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Marti | 31681010230704 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Taking a job in a London bookshop just as the Blitz begins, Grace finds comfort in the power of words, storytelling and community as the bookshop becomes one of the only remaining properties to survive the bombings. 10,000 first printing. - Baker & Taylor
"August 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler's forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and drawn curtains that she finds on her arrival are not what she expected. And she certainly never imagined she'd wind up working at Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London. Through blackouts and air raids as the Blitz intensifies, Grace discovers the power of storytelling to unite her community in ways she never dreamed--a forcethat triumphs over even the darkest nights of the war"-- - Harlequin
INSTANTÂ NEW YORK TIMESÂ BESTSELLER
âAn irresistible tale which showcases the transformative power of literacy, reminding us of the hope and sanctuary our neighborhood bookstores offer during the perilous trials of war and unrest.â
âKIM MICHELE RICHARDSON, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
August 1939: London prepares for war as Hitlerâs forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and drawn curtains that she finds on her arrival are not what she expected. And she certainly never imagined sheâd wind up working at Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London.
Through blackouts and air raids as the Blitz intensifies, Grace discovers the power of storytelling to unite her community in ways she never dreamedâa force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of the war.
âA gorgeously written story of love, friendship, and survival set against the backdrop of WWII-era London.â
âJILLIAN CANTOR, author of In Another Time and Half Life
âA love letter to the power of books to unite us, to hold the world together when itâs falling apart around our ears. This fresh take on what London endured during WWII should catapult Madeline Martin to the top tier of historical fiction novelists.â
âKAREN ROBARDS, author of The Black Swan of Paris
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