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The Dover Cafe #6
Secrets at the Dover Cafe: The sixth book in the dramatic World War II Dover Cafe series
'Characters you'll come to love and a story that keeps you turning the page.' Rosie Goodwin
THE SIXTH BOOK IN THE MUCH-LOVED DOVER CAFE WWII SAGA SERIES
September 1941. The war is closing in on every shore. For Marge, Dover doesn't feel like home anymore - and her long-awaited transfer is her ticket out. But freedom comes with a catch. Whisked away to a shadowy outpost in Folkestone, she joins an elite group of Wrens chosen for "The Game," a top-secret wargame that could turn the tide against the deadly U-boats prowling the Atlantic.
Marge is determined to make her mark - until she learns her commanding officer is Captain Tom the man she swore she'd never face again. A man who destroyed her family. One wrong move, and her future in the service could sink before it's even begun.
Back in Dover, Nellie is trapped in a dangerous bargain. Allowing Lou Carter to stash black-market contraband in her café basement seemed harmless enough - until dangerous men start showing up and whispers ripple through the neighbourhood. The walls are closing in, and the Castle family's most dangerous secrets may be about to surface.
Two women. Two battles. One war that could tear everything apart.
Don't miss the seventh book in the Dover Cafe series, coming 2027. And the first five books in the Dover Cafe series, The Dover Cafe at War, The Dover Cafe on the Front Line, The Dover Cafe Under Fire, Return to the Dover Cafe and The Dover Cafe on Trial. All available now.
THE SIXTH BOOK IN THE MUCH-LOVED DOVER CAFE WWII SAGA SERIES
September 1941. The war is closing in on every shore. For Marge, Dover doesn't feel like home anymore - and her long-awaited transfer is her ticket out. But freedom comes with a catch. Whisked away to a shadowy outpost in Folkestone, she joins an elite group of Wrens chosen for "The Game," a top-secret wargame that could turn the tide against the deadly U-boats prowling the Atlantic.
Marge is determined to make her mark - until she learns her commanding officer is Captain Tom the man she swore she'd never face again. A man who destroyed her family. One wrong move, and her future in the service could sink before it's even begun.
Back in Dover, Nellie is trapped in a dangerous bargain. Allowing Lou Carter to stash black-market contraband in her café basement seemed harmless enough - until dangerous men start showing up and whispers ripple through the neighbourhood. The walls are closing in, and the Castle family's most dangerous secrets may be about to surface.
Two women. Two battles. One war that could tear everything apart.
Don't miss the seventh book in the Dover Cafe series, coming 2027. And the first five books in the Dover Cafe series, The Dover Cafe at War, The Dover Cafe on the Front Line, The Dover Cafe Under Fire, Return to the Dover Cafe and The Dover Cafe on Trial. All available now.
- GenresHistorical
368 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2026
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Book 6 of Dover Cafe
September, 1941: The war is closing in on every shore. For Marge, Dover doesn't feel like home anymore - and her long-awaited transfer is her ticket out. But freedom comes with a catch. Whisked away to a shadowy outpost in Folkestone, she joins an elite group of Wrens chosen for "The Game," a top secret war game that could turn the tide against the deadly U-boats prowling the Atlantic.
Back in Dover, Nellie is trapped in a dangerous bargain. Allowing Lou Carter to stash black-market contraband in her cafe basement seemed harmless enough - until dangerous men start showing up and whispers ripple through the neighbourhood. The walls are closing in, and the Castle family's most dangerous secrets may be about to surface.
This series gets better with each new book. This time, we get Marge's story. The characters are well-developed in this well-written series. This is one of those series you don't want to end. There is a dark subject matter near the end of the book that could be quite upsetting for some readers.
Published 4th June 2026
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BonnierBooksUK and the author #GinnyBell for my ARC of #SecretsAtTheDoverCafe in exchange for an honest review.
September, 1941: The war is closing in on every shore. For Marge, Dover doesn't feel like home anymore - and her long-awaited transfer is her ticket out. But freedom comes with a catch. Whisked away to a shadowy outpost in Folkestone, she joins an elite group of Wrens chosen for "The Game," a top secret war game that could turn the tide against the deadly U-boats prowling the Atlantic.
Back in Dover, Nellie is trapped in a dangerous bargain. Allowing Lou Carter to stash black-market contraband in her cafe basement seemed harmless enough - until dangerous men start showing up and whispers ripple through the neighbourhood. The walls are closing in, and the Castle family's most dangerous secrets may be about to surface.
This series gets better with each new book. This time, we get Marge's story. The characters are well-developed in this well-written series. This is one of those series you don't want to end. There is a dark subject matter near the end of the book that could be quite upsetting for some readers.
Published 4th June 2026
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BonnierBooksUK and the author #GinnyBell for my ARC of #SecretsAtTheDoverCafe in exchange for an honest review.
June 10, 2026
Wow Nellie Castle and her family and friends have a lot going on in this sixth book in this fabulous series. Unfortunately for Nellie some of her children still aren’t speaking to her after the court case. Nellie is heartbroken to know that her young granddaughter is at the garage with Edie and there’s no chance of her seeing her. Marge fed up with Rodney has left Dover with the wrens and ends up in Folkestone, but things don’t go smoothly for her when she finds herself having to work with Tom Bennett the man that destroyed her sister Katy’s life, and also that of herself and her parents. Lou gets Nellie into unthinkable trouble when she calls in a favour. Will this favour put all the Castles at risk? There is lots going on for these great characters and you will not want to put the book down. As usual Ginny leaves us wanting more but unfortunately we have to wait until 2027 for book seven.
June 13, 2026
Absolutely Brilliant unputdownable
Wowwee what an emotional rollercoaster of a read from the slimy officer to Marge and Rodney getting it together finally and finding her sister to poor Edie devastating news this book is a page turner unputdownable can't wait for the next one if you haven't already read this series then I highly recommend that you do Ginny Bell is one great author
Wowwee what an emotional rollercoaster of a read from the slimy officer to Marge and Rodney getting it together finally and finding her sister to poor Edie devastating news this book is a page turner unputdownable can't wait for the next one if you haven't already read this series then I highly recommend that you do Ginny Bell is one great author
June 17, 2026
The latest instalment of life at the cafe with the Castles is as always filled with excitement, love, and heartbreak. Nellie is caught up in something she can't control, but with threats made against her grandchildren, what can she do? The result is a roller coaster of a story that's hard to put down!!
June 15, 2026
Nellie and...
I absolutely love the characters in this series. Each one has their own personality yet, they all fit together with their own stories and each other. Now to wait for the next book?? PLEASE HURRY!!!!
I absolutely love the characters in this series. Each one has their own personality yet, they all fit together with their own stories and each other. Now to wait for the next book?? PLEASE HURRY!!!!
July 12, 2026
Another amazing piece of this series, love the trouble and strife, joy. The pleasure of this series so many other stories involved with each character. I can not wait for the next one, once again its not for while but good things come if you wait. Thank you Ginny for the escapism 😊
June 19, 2026
Another brilliant book couldn’t put it down, now wish it hadn’t come to an end. Hope to read more books from Ginny Bell
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