Release date - 15th November 2018
Book length - 368 pages Publisher - Arrow Books Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Rachel from Arrow books for the opportunity to take part in this blog tour and for providing me with a copy of this book for review. ABOUT THIS BOOK September, 1941. Mary arrives in war-torn London nursing a broken heart and a painful secret. When she is offered her dream post as an assistant in the fabric department at Liberty store, she knows this is the fresh start she needs. Amid the store’s vibrant prints and sumptuous interiors, Mary finds a new family who can help her to heal. But not everyone will give Mary such a warm welcome, and the trauma of her past will soon catch up with her. As Mary and the Liberty Girls endure the heartache and uncertainty of war, it will take a steady heart to keep the magic of Christmas alive. MY REVIEW CHRISTMAS AT LIBERTY'S by Fiona Ford is the beginning of a saga that is sure to capture the hearts of everyone who reads this genre and beyond, as it has truly ensnared mine. It is 1941 and Mary arrives in London after being discharged from her duties for the war. Lost, alone, and hiding secrets, Mary has no idea where to turn or what she is going to do to survive when a chance glance at a newspaper brings her to Dot's door - a kind and caring woman who gives her a roof over her head. Sharing this house is also Alice, who while a little more unsure of Mary, gets her a job in Liberty's, a place that holds a special place in Mary's memories. But not everyone is as welcoming as Dot and Alice, and with the war raging and tragic news around every corner, will Mary be able to be strong for herself and her new friends, or will the past destroy everything she is beginning to build? I love historical fiction and this book really stood out for its descriptions, settings, and characters which were second to none. Liberty's in London is iconic and while I have never been to London yet (it's on my bucket list!), I have watched documentaries about Liberty's, but this story brought it to life in a way that I could never have imagined. The war and its devastating effects on everyone are sensitively dealt with while still making the harsh realities known. Mary is such a strong character and I was desperate to see her succeed. CHRISTMAS AT LIBERTY'S by Fiona Ford is perfect for historical and saga fans, and I cannot wait for the next book in this exciting new series!!! AUTHOR BIO Fiona Ford is the author of the Liberty Girls series, which is set in London during the Second World War. Fiona spent many years as a journalist writing for women’s weekly and monthly magazines. She has written two novels under the pseudonym, Fiona Harrison, as well as two sagas in her own name in the Spark Girls series. Fiona lives in Berkshire with her partner. For more information: Website - www.fionaford.co.uk/home Twitter - twitter.com/Fionajourno Facebook - www.facebook.com/Fionafordauthor/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/folowrites/ DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!!
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