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  • The Dover Café at War

  • The Dover Café, Book 1
  • By: Ginny Bell
  • Narrated by: Bea Holland
  • Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (899 ratings)

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The Dover Café at War

By: Ginny Bell
Narrated by: Bea Holland
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Summary

The first book in a brand new World War II saga series. Perfect for fans of Ellie Dean and Annie Groves.

Dover, 1939.

At the heart of Dover's Market Square lies the Castle's Café. A bustling, homely place run by the formidable Nellie Castle and her six children.

Since the scandalous birth of her beloved son 10 years before, Marianne, Nellie's eldest daughter, has preferred to stay in the kitchen, hidden away from the scrutiny of the town gossips. Overcome with shame, Marianne has never revealed the name of Donny's father - not even to her own mother.

But with World War II just around the corner, Marianne's past catches up with her. And suddenly the lives of the Castle family become a lot more complicated.

Will the secrets from her past destroy their future?

©2020 Ginny Bell (P)2020 Bonnier Books Ltd

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wonderful story

loved it, a really well written, describtive story, highly recommend. looking forward to the next book

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Engaging story, insightful descriptions.

Far from my typical genre but a girl cannot survive on a diet of sociopaths alone.
Surprisingly enjoyable, captivating story with some interesting characters.

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Beautifully read and written.

This audible book flows well and keeps your interest for the next chapter all the way through. I’m looking forward to hearing the next book. Thank you

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Brilliant

Great storyline couldn't stop listening the twist and turns were exceptional enjoyed every bit of it.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book.

I like a “bedtime listen” and this fitted the bill. I felt that the narrator was a perfect choice and the story was sweet and, at some points exciting. I often had a listen before I got up too as I was keen to know what happened next!

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Great War time story

Anyone who loves stories of war will love this book. It keeps you hanging on every word and want to know what will happen next.

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Irene

What a great story I have really enjoyed it and would recommend to other audio listeners.
Thank you Ginny I will look forward to your next book in 2021.

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Good read base's round the second d world war.

This book plods along quite nicely. First time of reading this authors work. I will read the next one in this series.

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Truly wonderful

A fabulously written and read story. Characters are all fantastic and the story really flows and totally gripped me. Can’t wait to read the next.

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Great story

this was a great story it's was not what I would usually listen to but I can wait for the next book, please don't take to long 8n writing more please.

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