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The Wartime Bookshop #5
A Foundling at the Wartime Bookshop
**Pre-order now!**The fifth brilliantly heart-warming novel in the Wartime Bookshop series, perfect for fans of Maisie Thomas and Elaine Everest. Victoria is astonished when she discovers an abandoned newborn baby on her doorstep, along with a note begging her to 'take care of little Rose'. Who is the mother? Victoria, Naomi and the Churchwood bookshop organising team set about trying to identify her, concerned for her welfare and hoping to give her a chance to reclaim her baby. As they piece together the heartbreaking story, all sorts of surprises emerge. But they can't keep the baby a secret for can they reunite the little family before the authorities take Rose away?
- GenresHistorical Fiction
406 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 13, 2025
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May 30, 2025
another great story
I’ve read all of these now and LOVE them. Great characters and storyline. The next book will be released in July and I can’t wait.
I’ve read all of these now and LOVE them. Great characters and storyline. The next book will be released in July and I can’t wait.
February 12, 2025
I think my heart expanded five times reading this book! The community, the friendships, the absolute heartfelt dedication between the characters was so nice to read and the wartime spirit was strong in this one.
I have loved these books with my whole heart and look forward to every new book where I get to spend some more time with the library gang and the strong plucky spirits they each exhibit.
The character and plot developments are enthralling and I have loved each and every journey with all of these characters - I feel like I know them so well! Fabulous writing and a book series that never fails to lift my spirits. They’re so entertaining and I effortlessly slip back into the story every time. I can’t wait for the next opportunity to rejoin this fantastic series with the next book!
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
I have loved these books with my whole heart and look forward to every new book where I get to spend some more time with the library gang and the strong plucky spirits they each exhibit.
The character and plot developments are enthralling and I have loved each and every journey with all of these characters - I feel like I know them so well! Fabulous writing and a book series that never fails to lift my spirits. They’re so entertaining and I effortlessly slip back into the story every time. I can’t wait for the next opportunity to rejoin this fantastic series with the next book!
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
February 8, 2025
Another book in the series and I loved every minute of reading this book.
We continue with the woman of the bookshop. Victoria discovers a baby on the door step a note who is the Mother only a select few people are told of the baby as they want to find the Mother. The woman try to find the Mother but no clues come to light.
I enjoyed all the tribulations and also the happy things that happened in this book. The characters especially the woman are all strong and who would want to mess with them. The book was sad but wonderful as well.
I certainly hope there is another book to find out what happens to them all.
Well written would recommend this book.
We continue with the woman of the bookshop. Victoria discovers a baby on the door step a note who is the Mother only a select few people are told of the baby as they want to find the Mother. The woman try to find the Mother but no clues come to light.
I enjoyed all the tribulations and also the happy things that happened in this book. The characters especially the woman are all strong and who would want to mess with them. The book was sad but wonderful as well.
I certainly hope there is another book to find out what happens to them all.
Well written would recommend this book.
February 10, 2025
Book five.
A heartbreaking story.
Churchwood village Hertfordshire.
Victoria Page who runs the Churchwood bookshop finds a box on the porch, a abandoned new born baby a foundling with a little note stating Miss Page 'take care of little Rose' it's obviously someone who knows her.
Dr Lovell is called in and both agree for Victoria to look after Rose till the mother in desperate needs comes forward, and the search is on to find her.
This sleepy village has never got a dull moment with 1942 WW2 is still on going.
I totally loved this series and this is the best yet, as we follow more heartbreak from the characters.
So engrossed to read, Page turner, exceptional in every way.
A heartbreaking story.
Churchwood village Hertfordshire.
Victoria Page who runs the Churchwood bookshop finds a box on the porch, a abandoned new born baby a foundling with a little note stating Miss Page 'take care of little Rose' it's obviously someone who knows her.
Dr Lovell is called in and both agree for Victoria to look after Rose till the mother in desperate needs comes forward, and the search is on to find her.
This sleepy village has never got a dull moment with 1942 WW2 is still on going.
I totally loved this series and this is the best yet, as we follow more heartbreak from the characters.
So engrossed to read, Page turner, exceptional in every way.
February 12, 2025
This book is the 5th in the Wartime Bookshop series. It works as a standalone but I would advise reading them in order to follow the character progression.
A newborn baby is left on the doorstep for Victoria to find - but who is the mother, and can Victoria and the bookshop team help her and the baby before it is too late?
Another wonderful instalment in the series, it was lovely to revisit old favourite characters such as Naomi and Kate, and to meet some new ones - nurse Beth was a particular favourite of mine. Amusing in parts, and highly emotive in others, it was a really enjoyable story. I hope there are more to come!
A newborn baby is left on the doorstep for Victoria to find - but who is the mother, and can Victoria and the bookshop team help her and the baby before it is too late?
Another wonderful instalment in the series, it was lovely to revisit old favourite characters such as Naomi and Kate, and to meet some new ones - nurse Beth was a particular favourite of mine. Amusing in parts, and highly emotive in others, it was a really enjoyable story. I hope there are more to come!
February 14, 2025
This is book five in a fabulous series about a village in Hertfordshire during World War Two. In this one everyone has a surprise finding a new born baby on their doorstep. Naomi’s house is already full with all the London evacuees and their children but after reading the note from the mother asking for help they all pull together to do just that. There’s so much going on in this book that when you’re reading you will want to read just one more chapter all the time. I have really enjoyed this series and will miss catching up with all the characters. I highly recommend reading this series if this is a genre you like. I guarantee you will not be disappointed
February 19, 2025
The fifth in this series, although it can be read as a standalone Id highly recommend reading this entire series, great character progression throughout each.
Wonderful characters, both old and new, who create a fantastic community. A place where everyone looks out for each other and protect the vulnerable. When a baby is left with Victoria, the community want to care for the mother but need to discover who it is. Elsewhere other villagers are keen to move on in their lives but some have some serious decisions to make!
Drama, tension and community spirit throughout, a fantastic read yet again. One of my favourite #saga series.
Wonderful characters, both old and new, who create a fantastic community. A place where everyone looks out for each other and protect the vulnerable. When a baby is left with Victoria, the community want to care for the mother but need to discover who it is. Elsewhere other villagers are keen to move on in their lives but some have some serious decisions to make!
Drama, tension and community spirit throughout, a fantastic read yet again. One of my favourite #saga series.
February 12, 2025
Wartime Bookshop Series - Book 5
It’s no spoiler when the book title says that a baby was left and found at the bookshop, but the mystery that needs to be solved is:
Who is the mother?
Where is the mother?
What are the circumstances that led baby Rose to be left at the bookshop?
I loved this storyline, it was well written and sucked you right in.
I hope there will be more books to come in this wonderful series.
Thank-You to Netgalley and The Publisher for the opportunity of an early copy to review.
It’s no spoiler when the book title says that a baby was left and found at the bookshop, but the mystery that needs to be solved is:
Who is the mother?
Where is the mother?
What are the circumstances that led baby Rose to be left at the bookshop?
I loved this storyline, it was well written and sucked you right in.
I hope there will be more books to come in this wonderful series.
Thank-You to Netgalley and The Publisher for the opportunity of an early copy to review.
May 19, 2025
I really hope there’s more sequels coming! I’m in love with Churchwood and the characters who live there. The character development is brilliant. The variety of personalities, strengths, and foibles is endearing. I have a need to know more of how their lives progress and how the town grows. Cannot wait for more!
October 16, 2025
Another fantastic read
Ive been hooked in the wartime bookshop. Ive consecutively read everyday. What a fantastic book series onto the next instalment to find out what the Churchwood community is up to next.
Ive been hooked in the wartime bookshop. Ive consecutively read everyday. What a fantastic book series onto the next instalment to find out what the Churchwood community is up to next.
February 16, 2025
Read all 5 in the set now . BRILLIANT .
March 6, 2025
I love this series and every time I read a new book in this series it is like visiting old friends. Wonderful read!
March 7, 2025
Brilliant
Part of a series of 4 other books. If you like world war sagas then this is the series for you.
Part of a series of 4 other books. If you like world war sagas then this is the series for you.
March 9, 2025
A touching story
This is another book in The Wartime Bookshop series. It is good to meet the women again and hope there will be more to come.
This is another book in The Wartime Bookshop series. It is good to meet the women again and hope there will be more to come.
March 21, 2025
The icicle is really getting on my nerves and as for Marjorie Plimm 🤬🤬, what a spiteful woman. Men are idiots!!
I love Ruby and think everyone needs a Ruby in their life
I love Ruby and think everyone needs a Ruby in their life
April 2, 2025
I Have read all 5 of these books and really enjoyed them ,the village,the villagers how good they were ,a great community xx
April 14, 2025
Great storyline and follow up to this series of books. Great community spirit all round.
May 4, 2025
I really enjoyed the continuing journey of all the villagers pulling together.
It was really good to discover the two new characters bringing another dimension to the story.
It was really good to discover the two new characters bringing another dimension to the story.
June 3, 2025
wow!! this has got me hooked, read all the series so far in a matter of weeks. now have to wait for the next one. thank you for the escapism
April 20, 2025
This is the fifth instalment in this saga series, which is based in the village of Churchwood.
In this episode, a baby is abandoned on the steps of Naomi's house and Victoria, currently staying with Naomi becomes attached to the little one. But the baby's mother remains a mystery and there is concern across Naomi and her friends, and they try their hardest to save face for the unknown mother before informing the authorities.
As the truth starts to merge, other secrets come tumbling out and it seems that more than one family is going to be affected.
Of course if you have been with the series since the beginning, then you will be familiar with all the main characters, Naomi, Kate, Alice and their back stories and of course we see more of their lives as they continue to live within the confines of the Second World War on the Home Front.
Like meeting your friends and catching up with all the gossip. One of the best saga series out at the moment.
In this episode, a baby is abandoned on the steps of Naomi's house and Victoria, currently staying with Naomi becomes attached to the little one. But the baby's mother remains a mystery and there is concern across Naomi and her friends, and they try their hardest to save face for the unknown mother before informing the authorities.
As the truth starts to merge, other secrets come tumbling out and it seems that more than one family is going to be affected.
Of course if you have been with the series since the beginning, then you will be familiar with all the main characters, Naomi, Kate, Alice and their back stories and of course we see more of their lives as they continue to live within the confines of the Second World War on the Home Front.
Like meeting your friends and catching up with all the gossip. One of the best saga series out at the moment.
April 3, 2025
The nation is at war but love and romance blossom everywhere! Husbands and sweethearts always get unexpected leave from the fighting and turn up just at the right moment, and happy endings abound. It's clichéd, corny and predictable - and a wonderful way to escape the real world. Definitely comes into the guilty pleasure category.
February 26, 2025
Absolutely brilliant.
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