{"product_id":"a-christmas-gift-for-the-east-end-library-girls-paperback-1","title":"A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia McBride\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA touching story about triumph over tribulation, as the library girls make the most of the festive period\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs the war continues, the library girls face their greatest challenge yet...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the echoes of war reverberating around London, Cordelia, Mavis, and Jane are delighted to be blessed with some good news: the King and his Queen will be making a visit to the East End.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs excitement builds, so does their apprehension. With each passing day, the threat of destruction from air raids increasingly plagues their worried minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut with Christmas on the horizon, their morale is at an all-time high, and the girls are determined to display to their esteemed guests all they have done with the library - and with so little.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Mavis especially, she is more focused on the library than ever - her beloved Joe is still fighting overseas and she is waiting for news on whether she might adopt young Joyce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut perhaps the royal visit will not be the only Christmas gift she'll be surprised with this year...?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA captivating tale of resilience and determination, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Elaine Roberts and Lesley Eames.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for the Library Girls series\u003cp\u003e'a \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.' Rosie Clarke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I was hooked from page one. \u003cstrong\u003eRich in historical detail\u003c\/strong\u003e and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can \u003cstrong\u003eimmerse yourself in completely\u003c\/strong\u003e ... You couldn't read the story without it \u003cstrong\u003ereaching your heart\u003c\/strong\u003e, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very \u003cstrong\u003eevocative\u003c\/strong\u003e.' ★★★★★ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Such a well written book like the ones before, very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' ★★★★★ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 378\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774585471264,"sku":"9781835180204","price":46.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dc121cc56bd60c411f22533953c98030.webp?v=1780451474","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-christmas-gift-for-the-east-end-library-girls-paperback-1","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}