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Bessie's War

A heartwarming wartime saga of love and loss for the post office girls

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Bessie's War

By: Pamela Evans
Narrated by: Annie Aldington
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A moving and nostalgic saga from Pam Evans, set in London during wartime. Perfect for readers of Katie Flynn, Kitty Neale and Dilly Court.

It is autumn 1940 and, as the bombs rain down on London, a close-knit community struggles to survive.

Working at the local post office, Bessie Green does her best to keep her customers' spirits up, but when she receives a telegram addressed to her parents, there's nothing she can do to prevent the heartache that lies ahead.

Then Bessie hears that eleven-year-old Daisy Mason has been orphaned in a blast, and she's sure that taking Daisy into their home is just what her parents need to help them overcome their grief. At first, Daisy won't settle, then her handsome brother Josh comes back on leave and things look up for all of them. But the war brings further challenges for Bessie and her friends - with more hearts broken and loved-ones lost - before they can dare to dream of a brighter future...

Readers love Pam Evans heartwarming family sagas:

'A touching novel' Daily Express

'An unforgettable tale of life during the war' Our Time

'Nostalgia, heartbreak, danger and war: all the ingredients of an engrossing novel' Bolton News

'There's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters' Lancashire Evening Post

'This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely' North Wales Chronicle

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Critic reviews

Praise for Pam Evans' well-loved family sagas:
A touching novel
An unforgettable tale of life during the war
Nostalgia, heartbreak, danger and war: all the ingredients of an engrossing novel
There's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters
This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely
All stars
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really enjoyed this book. narrator did a good job with the characters, especially Tom :). it was well thought out and would recommend 👍

lovely story

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I loved this book. The story was one I never wanted to end. Annie Aldington narrated to absolute perfection.

Loved this book so very much.

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loved the story of a young women who worked in a post office who became the manager

a must read or listen to

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