The Market Girls of Petticoat Lane
Petticoat Lane, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Gemma Lawrence
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Patricia McBride
Begin a BRAND NEW heartwarming and emotional World War Two saga of friendship, courage and hope from BESTSELLER Patricia McBride. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Elaine Everest and Maisie Thomas!
'Touching, atmospheric and wonderfully hopeful — Patricia McBride at her best.' Fenella J Miller
With the world at war, three women stitch hope into every seam…
In the bustling heart of London’s East End, Maisie, Amanda and Bethan work long hours at the uniform factory. The pay is poor, the shifts relentless and the bombs fall far too close for comfort – but these three women refuse to give in to despair.
For when not at the factory, the girls spend their days on the markets of Petticoat Lane, trying to source material in order to make dresses – doing their best to bring any small amount of joy in these troubled times.
When a chance encounter leads them to a bundle of parachute silk, they decide to think bigger. And so, with needles in hand and a dream in their hearts, they begin sewing a beautiful wedding dress in secret.
But in wartime, secrets don’t stay hidden for long. And when Amanda uncovers seedy goings on at the factory, all of their livelihoods may be on the line…
A moving tale of friendship, courage and a chance for a better life. If you loved The Library Girls of the East End, be the first to read Patricia McBride's brand new series!
'A thoroughly enjoyable read, full of engaging characters and packed with historical details. If you enjoy books by Fenella J. Miller and Rosie Clarke, you'll love this.' Alice G. May
'A wonderful tale woven with the bonds of friendship, love and loyalty.' Jane Lark
'Drama, camaraderie and women finding their way together - what a treat! This well-crafted saga won't let you go until the very end.' Maisie Thomas
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It isn't enough for them; they want more from life, which includes romance and better work, especially something they can continue after the war.
Throughout their story, we learn about the hardships they face within their families, their romances, their day jobs, and how they go about their new venture on Petticoat Lane. There are fun moments, very sad moments, and others where you will want to jump for joy for the girls.
This book definitely made me run the gamut of emotions, and I can't wait for the next in the series.
The narration was perfect, I particularly liked the Welsh accent of Bethan. I live in Wales and can say that the narrator got it spot on! She brought each character to life and made the story an absolute joy to listen to.
An emotional story
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