The Secret Society of Librarians : Inspired by a true story, a completely gripping and unforgettable WW2 historical novel - Kate Thompson Fiction

The Secret Society of Librarians : Inspired by a true story, a completely gripping and unforgettable WW2 historical novel - Kate Thompson FictionTwo women, torn apart by war. One shared belief in the power of books London, 1939. When war breaks out on librarian Joyce Kindred's doorstep and a call for help rings out across the libraries of London, she's determined to act. Joyce knows only the world of books can offer safety and comfort to her neighbourhood and she will make sure no one is left behind. Joyce sets up a mobile library scheme, but soon her acts of resistance go beyond sharing

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