The Girl from London
$23.00
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
25 June 2024
Summary
London, 1940. Ruth, a young schoolteacher, helps to evacuate children from war-torn England to Australia and New Zealand. On their dangerous voyage, Ruth forms a bond with troubled nine-year-old, Fergus. She also grapples with her feelings for Bobby, a charismatic fellow volunteer. But tragedy strikes when their returning ship is attacked by German raiders. As the Rangitane goes down, survivors are taken prisoner. To the rest of the world, they are missing, presumed dead.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781869718398 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1869718399 |
| Author: | Olivia Spooner |
| Publisher: | Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand |
| Imprint: | Moa Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 25 June 2024 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 30mm |
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A fascinating and memorable novel … Emotionally charged and loaded with interesting historical detail, this is a wonderful, if sad, read about love, sacrifice, and friendship * Canberra Weekly *This heartfelt tale is perfect holiday reading, loaded with courage, resilience and love * The Mercury *
About The Author
Olivia Spooner
Olivia Spooner is the number one bestselling author of two historical novels, The Girl from London and The Songbirds of Florence. She is also the author of two contemporary novels, A Way Back to Happy and A Bumpy Year. A former bookshop owner, Olivia is a strong advocate for the importance of books and reading. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her family.
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