The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan
Inspired by the true story of Bethnal Green Library, The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan is a warm and inspirational novel of love, friendship and the power of the human spirit.
A delight! Jennifer Ryan cooks up a fresh take on the popularity of World War Two fiction and brings the battle into the heart of the wartime homeA charming blend of intriguing characters and a high-stakes cookery competition, served with the perfect amount of pathos and humour. -- Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of The Bird in the Bamboo Cage, on The Kitchen Front
What a dream of a book! Absolute perfection! Nostalgia, rivalry, friendship and fun – a real treat. Beautifully detailed – you will be right there with a cast of vivid characters, cooking their way to a new life. -- Veronica Henry on The Kitchen Front
Delightful . . . it manages to be sad and funny, exciting and heartwarming, all at the same time. Quite an achievement -- Barbara Erskine on The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir
Evocative, nostalgic and comforting with a wonderful story of female friendship. A delight -- Alex Brown, author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage, on The Kitchen Front
Delightful . . . * People magazine on The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir *
The writing glows with emotional intelligence. This atmospheric debut, based on the author’s own family history, had me sniffing copiously * Daily Mail on The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir *
[A] quick and delightful mystery . . . Ryan’s subtlety shines in her acknowledgment of the importance of remembering the people who pass through our lives and in her descriptions of how war and conflict can teach empathy and change people for the better * The New York Times Book Review *
Intrigue, romance and an unforgettable cast of characters who aren’t always as they appear . . . a charming slice of English wartime life that warms the soul like a hot toddy -- Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls on The Chilbury Ladies Choir
What a dream of a book! Absolute perfection! Nostalgia, rivalry, friendship and fun – a real treat. Beautifully detailed – you will be right there with a cast of vivid characters, cooking their way to a new life. -- Veronica Henry on The Kitchen Front
Delightful . . . it manages to be sad and funny, exciting and heartwarming, all at the same time. Quite an achievement -- Barbara Erskine on The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir
Evocative, nostalgic and comforting with a wonderful story of female friendship. A delight -- Alex Brown, author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage, on The Kitchen Front
Delightful . . . * People magazine on The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir *
The writing glows with emotional intelligence. This atmospheric debut, based on the author’s own family history, had me sniffing copiously * Daily Mail on The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir *
[A] quick and delightful mystery . . . Ryan’s subtlety shines in her acknowledgment of the importance of remembering the people who pass through our lives and in her descriptions of how war and conflict can teach empathy and change people for the better * The New York Times Book Review *
Intrigue, romance and an unforgettable cast of characters who aren’t always as they appear . . . a charming slice of English wartime life that warms the soul like a hot toddy -- Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls on The Chilbury Ladies Choir
Jennifer Ryan lives in Ireland with her husband and two children. Originally from Kent and then London, Jennifer worked as a nonfiction book editor before she took up writing herself. She now writes historical fiction inspired by her grandmother's tales of the war in Britain. Her work has featured in Literary Hub, Moms Don’t Have Time to Write, The Daily Mail, The Irish Times, The Express, BBC Online, YOU Magazine, The Simple Things Magazine, and Good Reading Magazine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529094596 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529094593 |
| Title | The Underground Library |
| Author | Jennifer Ryan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2025-05-08 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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