Every Tuesday First Chapter, First Paragraph/Intros is hosted by Vicky of I’d Rather Be at the Beach sharing the first paragraph or two of a book she’s reading or plans to read soon.
This week I’m featuring Dear Mrs Bird by A J Pearce, one of the books I’ll be reading soon.
London, December 1940
Chapter One
An Advertisement in the Newspaper
When I first saw the advertisement in the newspaper I thought I might actually burst. I’d had rather a cheerful day so far despite the Luftwaffe annoying everyone by making us all late for work, and then I’d managed to get hold of an onion, which was very good news for a stew. But when I saw the announcement, I was cock-a-hoop.
Blurb (Amazon)
London, 1941. Amid the falling bombs Emmeline Lake dreams of becoming a fearless Lady War Correspondent. Unfortunately, Emmy instead finds herself employed as a typist for the formidable Henrietta Bird, the renowned agony aunt at Woman’s Friend magazine. Mrs Bird refuses to read, let alone answer, letters containing any form of Unpleasantness, and definitely not those from the lovelorn, grief-stricken or morally conflicted.
But the thought of these desperate women waiting for an answer at this most desperate of times becomes impossible for Emmy to ignore. She decides she simply must help and secretly starts to write back – after all, what harm could that possibly do?
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Seeing all the 5 and 4 stars this book has gathered I’m hoping I’ll enjoy it too.
What do you think? Would you keep reading?
This is one I had every intention of reading. Then it fell off the radar. I hope you enjoy it, Margaret, and thanks for reminding me of it!
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This sounds like one I’d enjoy!
Oh, just seen Moriarty in your sidebar. Did you enjoy that? Oh it’s in your TBR list, can’t wait to see what you think of it!
Hope you are having a good week. Here’s my Tuesday Teaser post.
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Oh, I’ve been hearing about this one, Margaret, and wondering what it was like! It does sound appealing, and I hope you’ll enjoy it. I look forward to your review.
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I hope you enjoy this book!
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I love WWII stories. And the opening sounds really good. See what I’m featuring at Girl Who Reads
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This was a GREAT read!
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I read this book last year and loved it! Loved it! Hope you like it as much. It’s quite charming.
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Yes, I would definitely keep on reading. It sounds like huge fun. Look forward to your thoughts on it.
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Oh, yes, this one sounds good! Thanks for sharing and enjoy. Here’s mine: “THE LOST FOR WORDS BOOKSHOP”
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I would keep reading. She sounds like a great character.
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It does sound good and every review I’ve seen has been positive. Hope you enjoy it!
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I was drawn in at once!
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