A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls

<h2>A touching story about triumph over tribulation as the library girls make the most of the festive period</h2> <p><strong>As the war continues the library girls face their greatest challenge yet...</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>As excitement builds so does their apprehension. With each passing day the threat of destruction from air raids increasingly plagues their worried minds.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>But perhaps the royal visit will not be the only Christmas gift she'll be surprised with this year'?</p> <p><strong>A captivating tale of resilience and determination perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane Elaine Roberts and Lesley Eames.</strong></p> <h2>Praise for the Library Girls series</h2> <p>a <strong>compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war</strong> with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend. <em>Rosie Clarke</em></p> <p><strong>If you like Dee Williams</strong> books about Silvertown and Rotherhithe you'll love Patricia's Library Girls series. <em>Lizzie Lane</em></p> <p>I was hooked from page one. <strong>Rich in historical detail</strong> and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' <em>Lynette Rees</em></p> <p>A brilliant read - the sort of book you can <strong>immerse yourself in completely</strong> ... You couldn't read the story without it <strong>reaching your heart</strong> or without wanting to know what will become of these women' <em>Fran Smith</em></p> <p>This took me to the east end of London during the blitz so well written and researched. Great storytelling very <strong>evocative</strong>. <em>Reader Review</em></p> <p>I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' <em>Reader Review</em></p> <p>Such a well written book like the ones before very readable and full of characters that are so believable. <em>Reader Review</em></p>