Bessies War

by Pamela Evans

A moving and nostalgic saga about post office girls in wartime London. Perfect for readers of Katie Flynn, Kitty Neale and Dilly Court.It is autumn 1940 and, as the bombs rain down on London, a close-knit community struggles to survive. Working at the local post office, Bessie Green does her best to keep her customers' spirits up, but when she receives a telegram addressed to her parents, there's nothing she can do to prevent the heartache that lies ahead. Then Bessie hears that eleven-year-old Daisy Mason has been orphaned in a blast, and she's sure that taking Daisy into their home is just what her parents need to help them overcome their grief. At first, Daisy won't settle, then her handsome brother Josh comes back on leave and things look up for all of them. But the war brings further challenges for Bessie and her friends - with more hearts broken and loved-ones lost - before they can dare to dream of a brighter future...Readers love Pam Evans heartwarming family touching novel' Daily Express'An unforgettable tale of life during the war' Our Time'Nostalgia, heartbreak, danger and all the ingredients of an engrossing novel' Bolton News'There's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters' Lancashire Evening Post'This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely' North Wales Chronicle

Hardcover

Published June 13, 2019

Reviews

[Nava · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was interesting to read about the commaraderie and friendships between Bessie and the community spirit during the second world war.

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely story set during world war two. I find I really enjoy reading a Pam Evans book between grittier novels and although the stories are lighter they are non the less a very good read.
This story features Bessie and her family and friends. She works in a local post office, which often becomes a meeting place for the community. Life during the war in London is hard, lives are lost but among all the sadness life goes on and there are also new beginnings.

[Fi · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was good, but so much of it was told as dialogue - and very tedious, repetitive dialogue at that! Such as shame, but I found it very, very annoying

[Leeann · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a really easy and enjoyable read. The only critism I have is that the book felt a little rushed at times with some of the storylines but overall a good read.

[Charlotte ill bury · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good storyline, a book that really captures the emotions, trials and tribulations of war time.

The story took a little dip in the middle and was very much dialoged but it was a good read

[Gaye Wilson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not a fan.

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have loved every book by this author. I am slowly working through Pam Evan's backlist and I knew this would be one I loved. I enjoyed it but didn't love it like others I have read. I found Bessie as a character quite frustrating at times. The storyline I adored of course as I love anything set in the wartime and loved the family dynamic and the romance throughout the book. This book like a lot of the authors other books have some sadness throughout the story but I just loved it. I found all the characters very likable and all played a small part into the story. The ending was rounded up perfectly so it finished the book off nicely but I just felt like the first half of the story was missing something which is why I had to put it down to 4 stars. Overall a lovely read if you enjoy stories set in wartime but it just lacked something for me.

[Alison Hydes · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read of life in the war in England