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Uplifting and heartwarming: drama, courage and romance at Marlow's department store this Christmas

The new book in the heart-warming WW2 family saga series!

The new book in the heartwarming WW2 family saga series - available to pre- order now!

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this story follows the resilience and camaraderie of shop girls navigating life during the Blitz. Amidst bombings and uncertainty, they find strength in friendship, love, and their determination to keep the spirit of their community alive. The narrative explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the everyday heroism of women as they face challenges both in their personal lives and the larger societal upheaval caused by the war.

War brings changes three friends could never foresee... 'Highly recommended' Anna Jacobs 'A warm domestic drama' People's Friend

The new book in the heart-warming WW2 family saga series! 'Just the balm our souls need right now' Women's Weekly

Books can change lives, even in wartime. . . When World War II breaks out, Carrie Anderson sets up a bookstall at her local train station in the hope of providing a sense of escapism for travellers, troops and evacuees. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and armed with a colourful array of Penguin paperbacks, Carrie's business soon booms. And when she gifts a book to a dashing officer, an act of kindness becomes the beginning of Carrie's very own love story. But as war rages on, and Mike is posted abroad, Carrie's world is turned upside-down. With the help of her station community, and the power of her paperbacks, can Carrie find the strength to battle through? ________________________ Praise for The Little Penguin Bookshop 'Romance, nostalgia, family, and books! The Little Penguin Bookshop has it all' Elaine Everest 'Endearing characters [...] wartime loves, laughter and heartbreak' Annie Murray 'A charming heroine, a dashing hero and books! I loved it!' Lesley Eames 'An uplifting wartime saga with family at its heart' Tracy Baines 'Meticulously researched and beautifully written' Helen Yendall