The Foyles Bookshop Girls by Elaine Roberts
London, 1914: one ordinary day, three girls arrive for work at London's renowned Foyles bookshop. But when war with Germany is declared their lives will never be the same again... Alice has always been the 'sensible' one in her family – especially in comparison with her suffrage-supporting sister! But decidedly against her father's wishes, she accepts a job at Foyles Bookshop; and for bookworm Alice it's a dream come true. But with the country at war, Alice's happy world is shattered in an instant. Determined to do what she can, Alice works in the bookshop by day, and risks her own life driving an ambulance around bomb-ravaged London by night. But however busy she keeps herself, she can't help but think of the constant danger those she loves are facing on the frontline... Alice, Victoria and Molly couldn't be more different and yet they share a friendship that stems back to their childhood – a friendship that provides everyday solace from the tribulations and heartbreak of war. Perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Rosie Hendry. Look out for the next book in the series, The Foyles Bookshop Girls at War.
A delightful story of friendship, love and hope during the dark days of WW1Elaine Roberts is a bright new star in the world of sagas and has a fabulous future ahead of her
Kept me enthralled from start to finish
Offers a heart-wrenching insight into how hard life was for the women left at home and how emotions ran high as war continued. A highly recommended read that will pull at your heartstrings
Was immediately drawn in to this story
A real heart-warming read. Great story and characters, would love a sequel
A strong start to what looks to be a trilogy of books about these women and I cannot wait to go back and see how they are all faring' Joanne D
Skilfully crafted characters and an exquisite storyline all kept my attention from the first page to the last
If you're looking for something to make you cry over your tea and warm your heart on a wintery morning, then this is a book you'll want to reach for
The author did an outstanding job of finding a niche in the saga genre
A richly drawn character study of different women coming of age during a time of much social and political upheaval
Poignant... A brilliant start to a series. I can certainly recommend this to any reader who enjoys this genre'
A phenomenal read... A fantastic debut... Rich in atmosphere and period detail and full of wonderful characters readers simply cannot help but care about!'
A lovely, original story... The historical details create a lush setting... If there will be a sequel, I look forward to it!'
The perfect book for book lovers who love to read about bookstores, those who love historical fiction set in WWI and those who enjoy stories of strong female friendships
A magnificent read. I highly recommend it for all book lovers
I love a wartime saga story and this was a great one... I couldn't put it down'
Elaine Roberts has done a wonderful job... A novel which is engaging and full of atmosphere and emotion'
Kept me enthralled from start to finish
Offers a heart-wrenching insight into how hard life was for the women left at home and how emotions ran high as war continued. A highly recommended read that will pull at your heartstrings
Was immediately drawn in to this story
A real heart-warming read. Great story and characters, would love a sequel
A strong start to what looks to be a trilogy of books about these women and I cannot wait to go back and see how they are all faring' Joanne D
Skilfully crafted characters and an exquisite storyline all kept my attention from the first page to the last
If you're looking for something to make you cry over your tea and warm your heart on a wintery morning, then this is a book you'll want to reach for
The author did an outstanding job of finding a niche in the saga genre
A richly drawn character study of different women coming of age during a time of much social and political upheaval
Poignant... A brilliant start to a series. I can certainly recommend this to any reader who enjoys this genre'
A phenomenal read... A fantastic debut... Rich in atmosphere and period detail and full of wonderful characters readers simply cannot help but care about!'
A lovely, original story... The historical details create a lush setting... If there will be a sequel, I look forward to it!'
The perfect book for book lovers who love to read about bookstores, those who love historical fiction set in WWI and those who enjoy stories of strong female friendships
A magnificent read. I highly recommend it for all book lovers
I love a wartime saga story and this was a great one... I couldn't put it down'
Elaine Roberts has done a wonderful job... A novel which is engaging and full of atmosphere and emotion'
Elaine Roberts had a dream to write for a living. She completed her first novel in her twenties and received her first very nice rejection. Life then got in the way until she picked up her dream again in 2010 and shortly afterwards had her first short story published. Elaine and her patient husband, Dave, have five children who have flown the nest. Home is in Dartford, Kent and is always busy with their children, grandchildren, grand dogs and cats visiting.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781788544856 |
| ISBN 10 | 1788544854 |
| Title | The Foyles Bookshop Girls |
| Author | Elaine Roberts |
| Series | The Foyles Girls |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| Publisher | Head of Zeus |
| Year published | 2018-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |