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Wartime on Sanctuary Lane Kirsty Dougal

Wartime on Sanctuary Lane By Kirsty Dougal

Wartime on Sanctuary Lane by Kirsty Dougal


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Wartime on Sanctuary Lane Summary

Wartime on Sanctuary Lane: The first novel in a brand new WWI saga series by Kirsty Dougal

Call the Midwife meets All Creatures Great and Small in this brand-new saga series set in a WWI East End Animal Sanctuary

'I was hooked from the start. The meticulous period detail and true-to-life characters had me immersed in the action, and I didnt want the story to end. A joy to read' Vicki Beeby, author of The Ops Room Girls

'Superbly plotted ... a heartwarming and engrossing read'
Maisie Thomas, author of Christmas with the Railway Girls

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In the carnage of war can one woman's courage be the light in the dark?

As the Great War rages across Europe, twenty-one-year-old Ruby Archer decides to do her bit at an East End munitions factory. The work is relentless and deafening, but the camaraderie of the other girls carries her through.

As London continues to be ravaged by German bombs, Ruby cant ignore the abandoned animals scavenging the local streets. Mustering all of her courage, she decides to take action and open a weekly animal clinic.

But opposition quickly closes in, when there is a war to win surely all efforts must be for the troops.

With the help of her friends, can this East End girl show everyone that in wartime every life matters?


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Readers love Wartime on Sanctuary Lane:

A wonderful wartime family saga not to be put down ***** Reader Review

Beautiful... [I] loved it ***** Reader Review

This book was BRILLIANT! I loved the characters - especially Ruby and Leah - both very interesting young women in very different ways ***** Reader Review

I cannot wait to find out what happens next. I'm definitely keen to read more books by Kirsty! ***** Reader Review

Wow what can I say what a brilliant book [I] loved it ***** Reader Review

Wartime on Sanctuary Lane Reviews

I was hooked from the start. The meticulous period detail and true-to-life characters had me immersed in the action, and I didnt want the story to end. A joy to read -- Vicki Beeby, author of The Ops Room Girls
Superbly plotted . . . a heartwarming and engrossing read -- Maisie Thomas, author of Christmas with the Railway Girls
A big-hearted book which had me glued from beginning to end. With a sassy, brave and instantly loveable character in Ruby, I was with her through every step, high and low, in this wonderfullly engaging novel. Be prepared to have a few tissues to hand as this is both an emotional and heartwarming read! Impeccably researched, the author brings the East End of London during the first world war vividly to life. I recommend this book to animal and historical fiction lovers alike! -- Louise Fein, author of People Like Us
An uplifting, heartwarming tale that shows that, with friendship and community, anything is possible. Packed with lovable, plucky characters, this novel transported me to the East End in wartime -- Gillian Harvey, author of Perfect on Paper
This was a really lovely book with a huge amount of heart. I adored feisty Ruby and rooted for her throughout. I felt I could see, touch and smell east London in WWI. This is a warm, uplifting read, which animal lovers in particular will enjoy -- Victoria Darke, author of The House in the Water

About Kirsty Dougal

Kirsty Dougal has a background in advertising and now runs her own consultancy. Over the past 25 years, she has interviewed the Great British public on everything from Rolos to razors. Kirsty also writes WW1 sagas as Poppy Cooper; The Post Office Girls and A Post Office Christmas, and contemporary fiction as Kirsten Hesketh. Married with a son and daughter and two exceptionally fluffy moggies, Kirsty is also a keen amateur archaeologist and loves to spend her weekends on a local Roman dig. She loves walking and is a staunch supporter of Wycombe Wanderers - especially when they are winning! Kirsty lives in Oxfordshire. You can find Kirsty on Twitter: @kirsten_hesketh

Additional information

NGR9781405958660
9781405958660
1405958669
Wartime on Sanctuary Lane: The first novel in a brand new WWI saga series by Kirsty Dougal
New
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
2024-04-11
416
N/A
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