Reseña del libro "The Market Girls of Petticoat Lane (en Inglés)"
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! 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 page-turning 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! Praise for Patricia McBride: 'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke 'If you like Dee Williams' books about Silvertown and Rotherhithe, you'll love Patricia's Library Girls series.' Lizzie Lane 'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees 'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn t read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith 'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative.' Reader Review 'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' Reader Review 'Such a well written book like the ones before, very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' Reader Review
