A heartbreakingly beautiful and uplifting wartime saga of love, loss and friendship in the darkest of times. Perfect for fans of Home Fires, Elaine Roberts, and Lesley Eames. 💔📚The library girls are determined to keep their community’s spirits high.With their beloved library damaged by bombing, they’ve found a temporary home in the local school, but they long to return to the place they love.Mavis’s wedding should be a time of joy, but beneath the celebrations, she carries a secret. Determined to stay strong, she refuses to dampen the happiness of those around her.Jane is finally stepping into the life she deserves. After years of self-doubt, she is beginning to find her confidence and – with the support of her two best friends – perhaps even an opportunity she never thought possible.And for Cordelia, hope is also on the horizon. As the war winds down, her partner Robert may finally return from Africa.For the first time in a long time she is looking forward to a future filled with love and joy. But dare she dream of more wedding bells?A heartwarming and uplifting story of resilience, love and the power of friendship.Praise for the Library Girls series:'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke'If you like Dee Williams' books about Silvertown and Rotherhithe, you'll love Patricia's Library Girls series.' Lizzie Lane'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn’t read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative.' ★★★★★ Reader Review'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ Reader Review'Such a well written book like the ones before, very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' ★★★★★ Reader Review

A heartbreakingly beautiful and uplifting wartime saga of love, loss and friendship in the darkest of times. Perfect for fans of Home Fires, Elaine Roberts, and Lesley Eames. 💔📚The library girls are determined to keep their community’s spirits high.With their beloved library damaged by bombing, they’ve found a temporary home in the local school, but they long to return to the place they love.Mavis’s wedding should be a time of joy, but beneath the celebrations, she carries a secret. Determined to stay strong, she refuses to dampen the happiness of those around her.Jane is finally stepping into the life she deserves. After years of self-doubt, she is beginning to find her confidence and – with the support of her two best friends – perhaps even an opportunity she never thought possible.And for Cordelia, hope is also on the horizon. As the war winds down, her partner Robert may finally return from Africa.For the first time in a long time she is looking forward to a future filled with love and joy. But dare she dream of more wedding bells?A heartwarming and uplifting story of resilience, love and the power of friendship.Praise for the Library Girls series:'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke'If you like Dee Williams' books about Silvertown and Rotherhithe, you'll love Patricia's Library Girls series.' Lizzie Lane'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn’t read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative.' ★★★★★ Reader Review'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ Reader Review'Such a well written book like the ones before, very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' ★★★★★ Reader Review

A heartbreakingly beautiful and uplifting wartime saga of love, loss and friendship in the darkest of times. Perfect for fans of Home Fires, Elaine Roberts, and Lesley Eames. 💔📚The library girls are determined to keep their community’s spirits high.With their beloved library damaged by bombing, they’ve found a temporary home in the local school, but they long to return to the place they love.Mavis’s wedding should be a time of joy, but beneath the celebrations, she carries a secret. Determined to stay strong, she refuses to dampen the happiness of those around her.Jane is finally stepping into the life she deserves. After years of self-doubt, she is beginning to find her confidence and – with the support of her two best friends – perhaps even an opportunity she never thought possible.And for Cordelia, hope is also on the horizon. As the war winds down, her partner Robert may finally return from Africa.For the first time in a long time she is looking forward to a future filled with love and joy. But dare she dream of more wedding bells?A heartwarming and uplifting story of resilience, love and the power of friendship.Praise for the Library Girls series:'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke'If you like Dee Williams' books about Silvertown and Rotherhithe, you'll love Patricia's Library Girls series.' Lizzie Lane'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn’t read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative.' ★★★★★ Reader Review'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ Reader Review'Such a well written book like the ones before, very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' ★★★★★ Reader Review