The Last Bookshop in London A Novel of World War II - Madeline Martin
Buy on Amazon

The Last Bookshop in London A Novel of World War II

by
Language
English
Published in
Publisher
Hanover Square Press
Pages
325
ISBN
9781335653048
In August 1939, Grace Bennett arrives in London, dreaming of a new life in the bustling city, far from her troubled past in the countryside. Instead, she finds a city preparing for war, marked by blackout curtains and the ominous threat of Hitler's forces sweeping across Europe. Grace unexpectedly takes a job at Primrose Hill, a dusty, old bookshop, despite not considering herself a reader.

As the Blitz intensifies and bombs rain down on London, Grace discovers the profound power of literature to offer solace, transport, and unite her community. Through air raids and uncertainty, she finds herself increasingly drawn into the world of stories, transforming the bookshop into a beacon of hope and resilience amidst the darkest nights of the war. This novel explores how books can forge connections and provide strength in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Subjects

Original edition details

Original language
English
Original publisher Hanover Square Press

Other editions (5)