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The small congregation smiled and clapped as Reverend Kennings concluded the wedding service in St Mark's Church in Silvertown.
Joe, smart in his army uniform, didn't need telling twice to kiss his new wife, Mavis...
The Blurb
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?
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My Review
This delightful book starts and ends with a wedding. What could be lovelier?
I have enjoyed this series and have read each book. I will post links to my reviews of those that I have reviewed at the bottom of this review.
The author has kept up the standard of writing, place, and plot in every single book. This one is no exception.
The book begins with the marriage of Mavis and Joe. It's a happy occasion for all, but her friends and colleagues, Cordelia and Jane, can sense that something is not quite right. It is not long before Mavis reveals her secret to her friends, who are always there to support her.
The author has done another fantastic job in bringing London's East End during wartime to life. I grew up hearing many stories from my mother about the war. She was a child when the war began, and she spent the majority of it in the East End of London. I love reading books set in this time and place, as the setting already feels so familiar to me.
The three women who feature in this book are fabulous. They are plucky, strong, and determined, and they deal with the difficulties that the war throws at them with fortitude. They are each very individual, but they have in common their strength and resilience. By this fifth book, I feel as though I know them personally and could pop into the library and have a chat and a cup of tea.
This is the fifth and final book in the Library Girls series. I have enjoyed reading each and every one of them. It has been such a pleasure to spend time with Cordelia, Mavis and Jane. I shall miss them, but I am now looking forward to what Ms. McBride will be bringing us next.
Links to my other reviews
The Library Girls of the East End
Hard Times for the East End Library Girls
Hard Times for the East End Library Girls
Book Details
ISBN: 978 1836333029
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Formats: e-book, audio, hardback and paperback
No. of Pages: 304 (paperback)
Series: Book 5 in the Library Girls series
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About the Author
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Patricia McBride is the author of several fiction and non-fiction books as well as numerous articles. She loves undertaking the research for her books, helped by stories told to her by her Cockney mother and grandparents who lived in the East End. Patricia lives in Cambridge with her husband.
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(ARC and media courtesy of Rachel's Random Resources)
(all opinions are my own)
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