Wartime on Sanctuary Lane by Kirsty Dougal
As the Great War engulfs Europe, sixteen-year old Ruby Archer decides to 'do her bit' at a local munitions factory, quickly making new friends on the deafening factory floor. But wartime is hard for everyone, and she cannot ignore the sick and injured animals scavenging in the East End streets. Ruby soon takes in injured terrier Mac, and rescues a stray kitten, Tess, but when all the cats mysteriously disappear from the factory, she knows she needs to do more, and with the help of her friends plans a small-scale monthly clinic. Soon opposition comes from all sides, can Ruby and her friends pull together to make her sanctuary dream come true?
I was hooked from the start The meticulous period detail and true-to-life characters had me immersed in the action, and I didn’t 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
If you read only one First World War saga this year - make it Wartime on Sanctuary Lane -- Eva Glyn, author of The Dubrovnik Book Club
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
If you read only one First World War saga this year - make it Wartime on Sanctuary Lane -- Eva Glyn, author of The Dubrovnik Book Club
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
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| ISBN 13 | 9781405958660 |
| ISBN 10 | 1405958669 |
| Title | Wartime on Sanctuary Lane |
| Author | Kirsty Dougal |
| Series | Sanctuary Lane |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-04-11 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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