“An irresistible tale which showcases the transformative power
of literacy, reminding us of the hope and sanctuary our neighborhood
bookstores offer during the perilous trials of war and unrest.”
—KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
August
1939: London prepares for war as Hitler’s forces sweep across Europe.
Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers
and blackout curtains that she finds on her arrival were not what she
expected. And she certainly never imagined she’d wind up working at
Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London.
Through
blackouts and air raids as the Blitz intensifies, Grace discovers the
power of storytelling to unite her community in ways she never dreamed—a
force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of the war.
“A gorgeously written story of love, friendship, and survival set against the backdrop of WWII-era London.”
—JILLIAN CANTOR, author of In Another Time and Half Life
“A
love letter to the power of books to unite us, to hold the world
together when it’s falling apart around our ears. This fresh take on
what London endured during WWII should catapult Madeline Martin to the
top tier of historical fiction novelists.”
—KAREN ROBARDS, author of The Black Swan of Paris
