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These Wartime Dreams by Rosie Meddon

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These Wartime Dreams

Author
Rosie Meddon
Narrator
Emma Powell
Publisher
Story Sound
Publish Date
20 June 2024
Run Time
8 hours 37 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Historical romance
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After Pearl's home is destroyed in the Exeter Blitz, so too are her dreams of performing onstage. Finding work as a bus conductress instead, a chance encounter revives her hopes once more, and soon she is singing for the troops alongside new friend Ivy. When agent Gordon Gold approaches them, Ivy jumps to sign with him and sets off for the bright lights of London. But Pearl is wary of the charming man and decides to stay, watching her friend go with a heavy heart. A year later, while Pearl is struck mute by an illness, Ivy returns - and is quick to seize the chance to fill Pearl's place, singing with the band. Once more, Pearl's dreams are threatened. Will she ever become a star?

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Author
Rosie Meddon
Narrator
Emma Powell
Duration
8 hours 37 minutes
Release Date
20 June 2024
ISBN
9781399133395
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Story Sound
Genre
Historical romance

Synopsis

After Pearl's home is destroyed in the Exeter Blitz, so too are her dreams of performing onstage. Finding work as a bus conductress instead, a chance encounter revives her hopes once more, and soon she is singing for the troops alongside new friend Ivy. When agent Gordon Gold approaches them, Ivy jumps to sign with him and sets off for the bright lights of London. But Pearl is wary of the charming man and decides to stay, watching her friend go with a heavy heart. A year later, while Pearl is struck mute by an illness, Ivy returns - and is quick to seize the chance to fill Pearl's place, singing with the band. Once more, Pearl's dreams are threatened. Will she ever become a star?

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