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Secrets of the Sewing Bee

By: Kate Thompson
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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In 1940s London, each cobbled street is strewn with ghosts of soldiers past. And for the women, their battles are on the home front.

Flossy is embraced by the colourful mix of characters working at Trout's, who have turned their sewing expertise to war work. Dolly Doolaney, darling of the East End, helps Flossy settle into wartime life.

All of the sewing bees play their part in defending the front line, but as the Blitz hits London, can Dolly manage to contain the secret that binds them all?

©2016 Kate Thompson (P)2016 W F Howes Ltd Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Heartfelt War
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"A poignant and moving story of the friendship of women during wartime Britain." (Val Wood on Secrets of the Singer Girls)
"Marvellous, full of gutsy characters I immediately empathised with." (Mararey Pemberton on Secrets of the Singer Girls)
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I was a bit dubious when I saw another review commenting on the bad language.
Totally unjustified, minimal and entirely in keeping with the plot a feel.good wartime story

Great Escapism

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I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. Ann Dover really brings the characters to life,. I would highly recommend.

Just loved this.

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I really enjoyed this lovely story while I sewed. it also gave a glimpse into what life was like in the East end of London in World War II.

lovely story

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I loved this book. So moving and exciting. Love Anne Dover's narration. I've heard her on other books; she brings them alive.

Brilliant book!

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Loved listening to the sewing bee. The narrator really brought the story to life. Made me feel like I was there.

Great wartime story

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