The Last Bookshop in London

The Last Bookshop in London
Madeline Martin
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NZ$ 29.99
Trade Paperback
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2 Jun 2021 AU
International import eta 7-19 days
9781867231912
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Inspired by the true World War II history of the few bookshops to survive the Blitz, The Last Bookshop in London is a timeless story of wartime loss, love and the enduring power of literature. August 1939: London is dismal under the weight of impending war with Germany as Hitler' s forces continue to sweep across Europe. Into this uncertain maelstrom steps Grace Bennett, young and ready for a fresh start in the bustling city streets she' s always dreamed of - and miles away from her troubled past in the countryside. With aspirations of working at a department store, Grace never imagined she' d wind up employed at Primrose Hill, an offbeat bookshop nestled in the heart of the city - after all, she' s never been much of a reader. Overwhelmed with organizing the cluttered store, she doesn' t have time to read the books she sells. But when one is gifted to her, what starts as an obligation becomes a passion that draws her into the incredible world of literature. As the Blitz rains down bombs on the city night after night, a devastating attack leaves the libraries and shops of London' s literary center in ruins. Miraculously, Grace' s bookshop survives the firestorm. Through blackouts and air raids, Grace continues running the shop, discovering a newfound comfort in the power of words and storytelling that unites her community in ways she never imagined - a force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of war-torn London.

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