The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II

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The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II

The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II

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Mrs. Weatherford learns to cope with her son being gone and with helping others while continuing to take care of Grace.

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.” Escape Rating A-: Although this story covers very large events, the London Blitz being the obvious exploding elephant in the story’s “room”, it’s not actually a big story. It isn’t about important people directing earth-shaking events – even though the earth does frequently shake under the nightly assault by German bombers. As the women are alone, Grace learns the beauty of books and how they can take you to another place and keep the story with you. Inspiration as an author can come in many forms. It can be an event that once happened or a person you know or have read about, it can even be an experience you yourself have had that manifests itself into a scene for your next book. All it takes is a grain of sand caught in the folds of your brain to work itself into a gleaming pearl.Grace brought new life and more business to Primrose Hill Books. Her organization had customers buying more and staying longer. She was a success and knew she would get a wonderful letter of recommendation if she could last for her required six months. Martin writing is seamless and engaging. She writes a simple story, yet it conveys a powerful message. I have to say I loved all the characters in this story. Miss Bennett though is a standout, in her own mind, a timid introvert, she doesn't realise the massive impact she has on those around her, through her actions and compassion for others. The other thing which I loved about reading Martin's story is that she highlighted the parts of the war from the 'other' side.

It is 1939 and Grace Bennett, along with her best friend Viv, have escaped from their humdrum lives in rural England to conquer London. Settled in with Mrs. Weatherford, an old friend of Grace’s mother, they are looking for a new life of glamour and adventure. Viv soon lands the job she has craved at Harrod’s, but without the much hoped for reference from her uncle, Grace must take a six-month position at a bookstore that Mrs. Weatherford has arranged for her. With... countless nods to classic literature and a heroine possessed of both compassion and grit, The Last Bookshop in London is a treat for historical fiction fans." I had many inspirations when writing my recently released New York Times bestselling historical fiction, The Last Bookshop in London . But then, it’s so easy to draw ideas from history with its powerful impact and incredible stories. I devoured this story! I loved Grace and Primrose Hill Books! At its heart, The Last Bookshop in London is 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. I highly recommend it.”As far as characters go, I received most of my inspiration from the Mass Observation . This was an initiative funded by the men who came up with the concept where hundreds of people were paid to record their daily life in journals and diaries before, during and after the war. It was a truly unique opportunity to have an inside look into the lifestyle of the time as well as how the daily bombings affected the overall mindset. 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. The funny thing was that Grace had no love of books, but that was the only job she could find since war was about to break out. She had to deal with the grumpy shop owner, but she made the best of the situation. 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.



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