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V for Victory

By: Lissa Evans
Narrated by: Lucy Briers
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It’s late 1944. Hitler’s rockets are slamming down on London with vicious regularity, and it’s the coldest winter in living memory. Allied victory is on its way, but it’s bloody well dragging its feet.

In a large house next to Hampstead Heath, Vee Sedge is just about scraping by, with a herd of lodgers to feed and her young charge Noel (almost 15) to clothe and educate. When she witnesses a road accident and finds herself in court, the repercussions are both unexpectedly marvellous and potentially disastrous – disastrous because Vee is not actually the person she’s pretending to be, and neither is Noel.

The end of the war won’t just mean peace, but discovery....

With caustic wit and artful storytelling, Lissa Evans elegantly summons a time when the world could finally hope to emerge from the chaos of war. As sharply comic as Old Baggage and emotionally poignant as Crooked Heart, V For Victory once again shows Lissa Evans to be one of our most brilliant and subtle writers.

©2020 Lissa Evans (P)2020 Penguin Audio 20th Century Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military War Heartfelt Military

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The third book of a trilogy proved an enjoyable and satisfying listen. Lissa Evans really brings her characters to life.
I was sorry to finish it. Will probably listen to all three books again.

Loved this!

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I loved previous books in the series and this one did not disappoint either. great characters that are easy to like and get immersed with their story. Must admit wasn't too keen on the narrator to start with but got used to it at the end. nice bit of escapism with a happy ending to boot.

entertaining and easy listen

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I v’e read all three in the series now, and really enjoyed each one, having a real soft spot for the indomitable Matty in particular. V for Victory is warm and moving and also, in parts, actually made me laugh out loud. Which, as I often listen with earbuds whilst travelling, made for some interesting reactions! Recommended.

Loved it!

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Loved both characters Vera and Noel. The story is engaging with life on the home front in WW2 told from an everyday perspective. The narrator was great to listen to. I recommend this book and the previous two in this series, Old Baggage and Crooked Heart. I’d like the author to write another tale about Noel as a young man!

Enjoyed this story so much!

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Fabulous book. So evocative, funny, moving and beautifully written. Also superb narration. I can't wait for this author's next book.

Another stunner

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