The Last Bookshop in London : A Novel of World War II
Inspired by the true World War II history of the few bookshops to survive the Blitz, August 1939: London is dismal under the weight of impending war with Germany as Hitler's forces continue to sweep across Europe. Into this uncertain maelstrom steps Grace Bennett, young and ready for a fresh start in the bustling city streets she's always dreamed of'and miles away from her troubled past in the countryside. With aspirations of working at a department store, Grace never imagined she'd wind up employed at Primrose Hill, an offbeat bookshop nestled in the heart of the city'after all, she's never been much of a reader. Overwhelmed with organizing the cluttered store, she doesn't have time to read the books she sells. But when one is gifted to her, what starts as an obligation becomes a passion that draws her into the incredible world of literature. As the Blitz rains down bombs on the city night after night, a devastating attack leaves the libraries and shops of London's literary center in ruins. Miraculously, Grace's bookshop survives the firestorm. Through blackouts and air raids, Grace continues running the shop, discovering a newfound comfort in the power of words and storytelling that unites her community in ways she never imagined'a force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of war-torn London.
Other Formats
Browse Related Items
- ISBN: 9781488211362
-
Physical Description
remote
1 online resource(1 audio file (8hr.,13min.,54sec.)) - Edition Unabridged.
- Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : HarperCollins, 2021.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Audio book. GMD: electronic resource. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Maarleveld, Saskia |
Reproduction Note: | Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] HarperCollins 2021 Available via World Wide Web. |
System Details Note: | Format: MP3 Requires: cloudLibrary (file size: 226.1 MB) |