{"product_id":"the-library-girls-of-the-east-end-hardcover","title":"The Library Girls of the East End - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia McBride\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first instalment in a BRAND NEW series from bestselling author Patricia McBride \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith war looming, it's a dark chapter for the Library Girls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1940, London\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd maybe even a romance will blossom, giving Cordelia the strength to make it through the chaos and destruction that constantly threatens their livelihood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ea \u003cstrong\u003ecompelling story of friendships and the hardships of war\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend. \u003cem\u003eRosie Clarke\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you like Dee Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e books about Silvertown and Rotherhithe, you'll love Patricia's Library Girls series. \u003cem\u003eLizzie Lane\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI was \u003cstrong\u003ehooked from page one\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eRich in historical detail\u003c\/strong\u003e and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' \u003cem\u003eLynette Rees\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant read\u003c\/strong\u003e - the sort of book you can \u003cstrong\u003eimmerse yourself in completely\u003c\/strong\u003e ... You couldn't read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' \u003cem\u003eFran Smith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 218\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 27, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53447916257587,"sku":"9781785139864","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-library-girls-of-the-east-end-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}