Winter, 1941. Olivia’s life in Guernsey is uprooted by the Nazi occupation. Forced to flee in the dead of night, she escapes to London’s East End. When she arrives in Bethnal Green, Olivia’s former life is there to greet her, and she is ordered to spy for the British. In the hope of finding her son’s father, she agrees to undertake this dangerous mission. Will she make it home to hold her little boy again?
Meanwhile, Annie’s husband is missing in action, and the likelihood of him returning fades with each passing day. It’s left to Annie to carry on – there are mouths to feed, and more with each nightly bombing campaign. Will she have to give up on true love?
The Guernsey Girls may be separated, but their friendship remains strong. Through tragedy and strife, can they hold on to dreams of peace?
Thoroughly enjoyed this series of books. Heartbreaking in places, but brilliantly written. Will definitely be keeping an eye out for more books written by Mary Wood.
Inside this book the reader will get a glimpse of what living and working in London during WW2 was like.
Through the eyes of two friends, Olivia and Annie, their different personalities and background highlight how important certain events were.
From working in the land to being a police officer, volunteering at the Red Cross or even working in Intelligence, life is difficult. From rationing and living through the Blitz in London comes a community spirit that is unbreakable.
Resilience and courage appears throughout.
This is the third book in the series and with that comes peace and dreams coming true.