Welcome to Litsy!

This story was inspired by letters and newspapers from London during WWII. This is book 1 of a series.
Emmeline Lake works hard to become a respected reporter working for Woman's Friend publication. It takes awhile for Emmy to warm up to Henrietta Bird who is the publisher of Woman‘s Friend. There is a wonderful cast of well-developed characters who each touch your heart.

This was on sale for kindle today and since I don‘t have nearly enough to read on my kindle (😳😁) I got it and read it today. Romancy historical fun. Liked the story about a strong woman although I did feel that the romance was a little hollow. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

#secrets #AutumnPlease

Neither have I read yet, but both are by authors whose work I usually can't put down.

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!

#ABookADay2023

Happy Wednesday! Hope you‘re having a great week!

1* tagged
2* the characters were so fleshed out, and it was impossible to put down🧡
3* snowy winter for mysteries, WW2 France or England for HF

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs
Play & Share🥳

Beautifully written HF - Meissner always amazes me! Two sisters are separated during the Blitz of WWII in London…each is searching for the other and each fear the worst. Rich characters and prose.

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#JubilantJulyReadathon Day 3 @Andrew65

Not my favorite Baker novel -- that remains Longbourn -- but well-told and consistently gripping.

A look at wartime Britain from the courageous women who lived during that time. This was lighthearted until it wasn‘t. Uplifting story of bravery and friendship in the face of hopelessness.

Quite different from the usual historical fiction I read, but enjoyable nonetheless. Perfect holiday read.

Cute story, a bit too rah rah British spirit (not uncommon for books about the “Homefront” during this period - easy, uncomplicated tack, which doesn‘t need to be further questioned in the genre), but an overall fun story with likeable characters

A young woman wants to become a journalist and instead finds herself working as a typist for a women‘s advice column where “unpleasantness” is not discussed. In WWII London during the Blitz, there is plenty of unpleasantness to discuss. As Emmy and her friends try to navigate love, friendship, and fire brigades, life continues on. This has the perfect blend of humor and tragedy, bravery and fear. The characters are great.