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The Bletchley Park Girls
- Author
- Patricia McBride
- Narrator
- Gemma Lawrence
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 30 June 2024
- Run Time
- 7 hours 25 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Generational sagas, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup, Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Historical romance
What to expect
She toils behind the scenes to keep those on the frontlines safe. But she might be the one in danger…
England, 1941.
When a sudden reassignment gives Lily Baker only three days to report to mysterious Bletchley Park, she’s confused but excitedly answers duty’s call.
Learning the reputed madhouse is actually the clandestine home of Allied codebreakers, Lily walks a fine line between guarding British secrets and protecting her heart.
But when she overhears that a spy could be hidden among the eclectic mix of codebreakers, she is determined to uncover which of her new friends is the traitor.
Can she track down the mole before more innocent lives are lost?
The gripping fifth book in The Lily Baker Series. If you like compelling casts of characters, high-stakes intrigue, and budding romance, then you’ll love this page-turning tale.
Praise 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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Details
- Author
- Patricia McBride
- Narrator
- Gemma Lawrence
- Duration
- 7 hours 25 minutes
- Release Date
- 30 June 2024
- ISBN
- 9781835339794
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Generational sagas, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup, Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Historical romance
Synopsis
A tense and gripping tale of one woman's time at Bletchley Park...She toils behind the scenes to keep those on the frontlines safe. But she might be the one in danger…England, 1941.When a sudden reassignment gives Lily Baker only three days to report to mysterious Bletchley Park, she’s confused but excitedly answers duty’s call.Learning the reputed madhouse is actually the clandestine home of Allied codebreakers, Lily walks a fine line between guarding British secrets and protecting her heart.But when she overhears that a spy could be hidden among the eclectic mix of codebreakers, she is determined to uncover which of her new friends is the traitor.Can she track down the mole before more innocent lives are lost?The gripping fifth book in The Lily Baker Series. If you like compelling casts of characters, high-stakes intrigue, and budding romance, then you’ll love this page-turning tale.Praise 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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