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  • By: Kate Thompson
  • Narrated by: Anne Dover
  • Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (158 ratings)

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Summary

1942. Sixteen-year-old Poppy Percival turns up at Trout's clothing factory to start work as a seamstress.

Poppy harbours a secret - one from which she is still suffering. But she's not the only one with a secret. Each of her new friends at the factory is hiding something painful.

The war will throw their lives into turmoil but also bring these women closer to each other than they could ever have imagined.

©2015 Kate Thompson (P)2015 W F Howes Ltd

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Wow, just Wow!

I seem to have always known about this disaster, not sure how. I love history, born & bread in North London. This book made my cry, so touching, emotional. Puts things into perspective it really does, those poor families. So beautifully written by Kate Thompson. Amazing narrative as always by Anne Dover. Thank you.

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Amazing gripping story

Story about women brought together in a factory during wartime.
Each woman hiding a secret from the past.
I found the story gripping,exciting, sad and found it difficult to stop.
Highly recommended
Well done Anne Dover

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singer girls

What a wonderful story of life ING the eastend war time . terrible times of the underground and what happened.It should be remembered.

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Secrets of the singer girls

Enjoyed the storyline
immensely,had some great characters and the narration was excellent, shall look forward to Kate Thompson next book.
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lovely story

I really enjoyed this book. The narration is excellent. it paints a perfect picture of the hardships of life in the East End in the early 1940s.

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Lots of unexpected twists. A good listen!

This book had a lot of content, kept me engaged! I would recommend this book

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Secrets of the singer girls

What a lovely book sad in places yet joyous. True togetherness in the years of the war. Thank you Kate Thompson

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would recommend it

What did you like best about this story?

You felt you were there with the girls I really enjoyed it

What about Anne Dover’s performance did you like?

Excellent

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Best story ive ever listened to.

I am now an avid fan of Kate Thompson her vivid story telling brings to life the hard working women of the day .Shes done the Bethnell Green ladies n the amazing guys justice in the telling.One of the most enjoyable stories,forget the housework girls ,sit back n enjoy loved every .mintue of it .

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excellent

an excellent listen. you can almost believe you are there. I really enjoyed thus one

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