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The Air Raid Girls

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May 2024
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Join Lily as she steps up and does her part for the war effort!With German bombs falling on London, one brave young woman will rise to the occasion…England, 1940. Only given two days leave after barely escaping Nazi troops in Paris, Lily Baker visits her fiancé's family and is dismayed to learn he's still missing in action. And going from an exciting overseas telephonist post to a routine office assignment leaves her bored… until the Blitz begins.Joining the Air Raid Protection service, Lily's perilous new role puts her on the chaotic frontlines of deadly shelling and scared crowds turning hostile. But despite her heroism, she is plagued by guilt when she starts feeling attracted to a fellow A.R.P. member.As her beloved's death remains unconfirmed, can Lily do her duty while keeping her heart from harm?The thrilling third book in The Lily Baker Series. If you like patriotic self-sacrifice, hair-raising danger, and meticulous period detail, then you'll adore this WWII epicPreviously Published as The ARP GirlsPraise for Patricia McBride:'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn't read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative.' ★★★★★ Reader Review'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ Reader Review'Such a well written book like the ones before ,very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' ★★★★★ Reader Review

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