The Last Bookshop in London The Last Bookshop in London

The Last Bookshop in London

A Novel of World War II

    • 4.4 • 720 Ratings
    • $14.99
    • $14.99

Publisher Description

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“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 Creek

August 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 Paris

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GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2021
April 6
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
336
Pages
PUBLISHER
Hanover Square Press
SELLER
Harlequin Digital Sales Corporation
SIZE
959
KB

Customer Reviews

rblathart ,

A pleasurable young adult read

Gives a nice insight to London during the bombings!

Sobbydoggy ,

Amazing

I was swept away by this beautifully written book, I never wanted it to end.

Lainie Amethyst ,

Just wow!

I absolutely love this book! I have read a lot of historical fiction set in World War II but what makes this book so special are the characters. They are so well written that I can easily picture them in my mind, and I truly came to care what happened to each of them. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more books from this author!

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