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Karen Farrington

    Karen Farrington delves into the complex and often dark aspects of human history. As a former journalist, her work focuses on subjects ranging from military history to assassinations, natural disasters, and religion. Her writing is characterized by in-depth exploration and an ability to illuminate pivotal events.

    The Angels of Englemere Wood
    Bizarre But True
    Fated Destiny
    Wedding Bells for the Victory Girls
    The Victory Girls
    Christmas for the Shop Girls
    • 2024

      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

      The Little Penguin Bookshop
    • 2022

      In 1940, as Britain braced for war, a group of poor London girls were dispatched to a children's home in Ascot to escape the merciless Luftwaffe bombing. At Englemere Wood they came under the care of the formidable but kindly Matron Doris Bailey - the Angel of Englemere - who cherished each girl as her own. Through first-hand accounts from the surviving girls, their stories and anecdotes shed light on life at the time - from the emotional upheaval of evacuation to adventures on the royal grounds of their new home - and the work of a woman who helped save a generation.

      The Angels of Englemere Wood
    • 2022
    • 2022

      Bargain Hunt is a British institution, entertaining audiences for over 20 years, and encouraging us to look for diamonds in the rough at antique fairs and shops across the country. A Bargain Hunt is more than just a quest for cash, though - from traveller's trunks and tea caddies to walking canes, coins and quirky costumes, each of the items chosen has their own story to tell, forming a small part of our collective social history. The Bargain Hunt Spotter's Guide to Antiques is packed with essential information from the Bargain Hunt experts on identifying quality across a range of antiques. From makers' marks and tell-tale historical styles to details in foils and finials, this will be your one-stop guide to making good choices on your own bargain hunt - while also delving into the fascinating stories behind many of our favourite antiques. With a foreword from Natasha Raskin Sharp, as well as tips, advice, and stories throughout from each of the show's experts (including 'league tables' of best and worst finds), this is the essential companion to all your future Bargain Hunts!

      Bargain Hunt: The Spotter's Guide to Antiques
    • 2021
    • 2020

      Wartime for the Shop Girls

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

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

      Wartime for the Shop Girls
    • 2020
    • 2020

      Murder, Mystery and My Family

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.5(31)Add rating

      By the time she died she was deemed a seductress and an arch poisoner.No one wants to believe that their mother, sister or daughter is capable of murder.

      Murder, Mystery and My Family
    • 2020

      Heartache for the Shop Girls

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

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

      Heartache for the Shop Girls
    • 2020