The Last Bookshop in London
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Chapter Book · 2021

The Last Bookshop in London

By Madeline Martin

In wartime London, a bookshop becomes a beacon of hope amidst chaos.

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In 1939 London, Grace Bennett's city dreams turn to survival as war looms. Unexpectedly working in a dusty bookshop, she discovers storytelling's power to unite a community under siege. As the Blitz rages, can the magic of books offer solace and strength against the darkness? Grace's journey reveals the profound impact of literature in the most trying times, weaving love, friendship, and resilience into the fabric of a war-torn city. Will the stories she shares be enough to light the way through the darkest nights?

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The New York Times bestseller–for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!”An irresistible tale which showcases the transformative power of literacy, reminding us of the hope and sanctuary our neighborhood bookstores offer during the perilous trials of war and unrest.”–KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome CreekAugust 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler’s forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and drawn curtains that she finds on her arrival are not what she expected. And she certainly never imagined she’d wind up working at Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London.Through blackouts and air raids as the Blitz intensifies, Grace discovers the power of storytelling to unite her community in ways she never dreamed–a force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of the war.”A gorgeously written story of love, friendship, and survival set against the backdrop of WWII-era London.”–JILLIAN CANTOR, author of In Another Time and Half Life”A love letter to the power of books to unite us, to hold the world together when it’s falling apart around our ears. This fresh take on what London endured during WWII should catapult Madeline Martin to the top tier of historical fiction novelists.”–KAREN ROBARDS, author of The Black Swan of ParisDon’t miss Madeline Martin’s next heartwarming historical novel, The Booklover’s Library!Also by Madeline Martin: The Librarian Spy The Keeper of Hidden Books

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Format
Paperback
Pages
325
Audience
Adult
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about World War IIBooks about LondonBooks about girls and womenBooks about 1900-1949
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April 6, 2021
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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9781335284808

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