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An incredible story of ordinary women living extraordinary lives, from the bestselling author of
Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts.
London, 1939. As the
Blitz hits London,
two sisters from Bermondsey find their
lives changed beyond all recognition. May is known to her family as the
homing pigeon because of her uncanny sense of direction. She will need it when
a bombing raid destroys nearly everything she holds dear. With her home in ruins, she joins the ATS and
becomes a gunner girl. Here she finds
dangerous work, new friends and rivals - and painful choices in love.
May's elder sister,
Peggy, is trapped in a
stifling marriage to a small-time crook.
Amid the chaos of war, a route to freedom suddenly beckons and, along with it,
new and passionate love. From the melting pot of war will come
hardship and tragedy, as well as
new, unexpected friendships and love affairs.
PRAISE FOR GUNNER GIRLS AND FIGHTER BOYS: 'I learned so much, as the
history of the Second World War was brought alive through
vivid writing and wonderful storytelling. From the
bomb sites of London to the
countryside of Surrey, to the
Middle East this is one book which will
take you on a journey like no other book ever written'
Petra, Amazon reviewer.
'A
poignant saga of an East End of London family; their
lives, loves, and losses during World War 2'
Barbara Bee, Amazon reviewer.
'She makes
Blitz time Bermondsey come to life'
Abbie Scanlon, Amazon reviewer.
'
Transported me back in time with a truly wonderful story. Lots of twists and turns and I absolutely loved the way it captures all the
spirit and nostalgia from those times.
Love love loved it!'
Jojo's, Amazon reviewer.
'
Gripping to the end. Wartime heartbreak, sadness, short lived happiness and love, you can taste the debris of war and share the odd moments of emotions'
Sue Thornton, Amazon reviewer.
About the author
Mary Gibson was born and brought up in Bermondsey, south east London, where both her grandmother and mother were factory girls. She is the author of the bestselling
Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts, which was selected for World Book Night 2015, and five other novels,
Jam and Roses,
Gunner Girls and Fighter Boys,
Bourbon Creams and Tattered Dreams,
Hattie's Home and
A Sister's Struggle. marygibsonauthor.co.uk @MaryGibsonBooks
Summary
A Bermondsey factory girl joins the fight against Hitler.
Foreword
A Bermondsey factory girl joins the fight against Hitler, in the wonderful new novel from the bestselling author of CUSTARD TARTS AND BROKEN HEARTS.
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PRAISE FOR CUSTARD TARTS & BROKEN HEARTS:
'A cracking tale full of warmth and history' Bella magazine.
'A fabulous, fascinating read' Vanessa Feltz.
'A wonderful tale where family means everything'
