A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls

<h2><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>A touching story about triumph over tribulation as the library girls make the most of the festive period</span></h2><p><strong style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>As the war continues the library girls face their greatest challenge yet...</strong></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>With the echoes of war reverberating around London Cordelia Mavis and Jane are delighted to be blessed with some good news: the King and his Queen will be making a visit to the East End.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>As excitement builds so does their apprehension. With each passing day the threat of destruction from air raids increasingly plagues their worried minds.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>But with Christmas on the horizon their morale is at an all-time high and the girls are determined to display to their esteemed guests all they have done with the library - and with so little.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>For Mavis especially she is more focused on the library than ever - her beloved Joe is still fighting overseas and she is waiting for news on whether she might adopt young Joyce.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>But perhaps the royal visit will not be the only Christmas gift she'll be surprised with this year...?</span></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>A captivating tale of resilience and determination perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane Elaine Roberts and Lesley Eames.</strong></p><h2><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>Praise for the Library Girls series</span></h2><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>'a </span><strong style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war</strong><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)> with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' </span><em style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>Rosie Clarke</em></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>'I was hooked from page one. </span><strong style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>Rich in historical detail</strong><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)> and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' </span><em style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>Lynette Rees</em></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can </span><strong style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>immerse yourself in completely</strong><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)> ... You couldn't read the story without it </span><strong style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>reaching your heart</strong><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)> or without wanting to know what will become of these women' </span><em style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>Fran Smith</em></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz so well written and researched. Great storytelling very </span><strong style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>evocative</strong><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>.' ★★★★★ </span><em style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>Reader Review</em></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ </span><em style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>Reader Review</em></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>'Such a well written book like the ones before very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' ★★★★★ </span><em style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>Reader Review</em></p>