Once Was a Time

Written by Leila Sales

A choice between friendship and safety leads to a journey through time with unforeseen consequences.

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322 pages· 59,966 words· Est. 6.5 hour read· 760L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1940 England, Charlotte Bromley faces a perilous choice when her father's discovery attracts German interest. Torn between staying with her best friend Kitty or escaping to another time, Charlotte's decision leaves her alone and uncertain of Kitty's fate. As she navigates a world altered by her choice, Charlotte must find a way back to her friend, testing the strength of their bond. This time-travel adventure explores the enduring power of friendship amidst the chaos of war.

From the publisher

In the war-ravaged England of 1940, Charlotte Bromley is sure of only one thing: Kitty McLaughlin is her best friend in the whole world. But when Charlotte’s scientist father makes an astonishing discovery that the Germans will covet for themselves, Charlotte is faced with an impossible choice between danger and safety. Should she remain with her friend or journey to another time and place? Her split-second decision has huge consequences, and when she finds herself alone in the world, unsure of Kitty’s fate, she knows that somehow, some way, she must find her way back to her friend. Written in the spirit of classic time-travel tales, this book is an imaginative and heartfelt tribute to the unbreakable ties of friendship.

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