Teacher Evacuees

'A wonderful blend of friendship, romance and drama... Impossible to put down. This is such a satisfying book, and I thoroughly recommend it' Eva GlynEvacuated to the countryside, she realises there are more dangers than German bombs in wartime?In summer 1939, Canadian-born teacher Victoria McKaye takes up a new position at a London school, only to shortly coordinate the evacuation to the countryside with standoffish spinster Beatrice and young, quiet Nell. Arriving in the village of Hazelbury, Victoria sorts out billets for her young charges and meets Louis Grainger, a naval officer. As their friendship turns to something more, she notices some strange behaviours - including him meeting with foreign men in secret locales. When she confronts Louis, he admits he's working for the British government and recruits Victoria to help. Drawn into a clandestine world, everything comes to a head when her work helps foil a Nazi plot. Yet the military police have never heard of Louis? Can she trust the man she's grown to love? A thrilling and compulsive Second World War saga for fans of Lesley Eames, Katie Flynn and Betty Walker. Praise for The Teacher Evacuees 'An emotionally satisfying story of new love, unexpected friendships and wartime courage. A talented new voice' Maisie Thomas 'A heartwarming tale of friendship in wartime... A brilliant start to a thrilling new wartime saga series' Betty Walker 'A gripping saga... The characters are beautifully drawn and I was lost in their world from the moment I started reading' Vicki Beeby 'A war-time treasure? The Teacher Evacuees is a heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and community, with a dash of danger and intrigue that will keep you turning the pages. Prepare to settle in to the cozy village of Hazelbury, root for Victoria McKaye and her colleagues, and lose your heart to the little ones who have left their families behind under the threat of war. If you like home front stories with strong women doing their bit, you'll love this one.' Donna Jones Alward, bestselling author of When the World Fell Silent