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Girl with Secrets by Carol Rivers-historical fiction         

Set in the second world war this tells the story of Daisy and her brother

who go to live with their Aunt and Grandmother in the country away

from the London dock area where they live at the beginning of the war.

Daisy is only ten years old and the eldest in her class so she “ has to

look after the babies'' when she would much rather be learning.

What Daisy is learning fast, is about life and that adults as well as

children have secrets. She overhears some conversations and sees

the fall out, quickly picking up that taking a problem to someone

doesn't always solve it. They return to their London home as things

aren't too bad early on. Then comes the London bombings and

things take a drastic turn for the worse.An interesting read of

life in the blitz from a childs point of view. Of coded letters and

scandal, to bombings and houses being flattened. A read to

educate and enlighten of how things were. 

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Girl with Secrets

A coming of age war story and family saga full of romance, mystery and danger in London’s East End. From the Sunday Times and ebook bestselling author of the Lizzie Flowers series and A Wartime Christmas comes a gripping NEW coming-of-age saga about love, loyalties and secrets. IN THE TURMOIL OF WAR, CAN SHE KEEP HER FAMILY TOGETHER? 'Surely one of the best saga writers of her time' – Rosie Clarke 1938, East London. Nine year old Daisy Purbright is a country girl at heart and together with beloved brother Bobby, they’ve enjoyed the endless freedoms of rural England. But when her father gambles the family’s fortunes on a speculative investment in London’s docklands, Daisy and her family are swept up into the intrigue, danger and excitement.Desperately the Purbrights attempt to settle to a new life in the East End, but the whisperings of war grow louder. Then, one late afternoon in September 1940, Adolf Hitler conducts a paralysing bombardment on London and war tightens its grip. Life changes dramatically and closely guarded secrets threaten the Purbrights’ happiness.

Can Daisy and her family survive one of the most fateful events of the 20th century? Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Pam Howes, Rosie Clarke and Dilly Court. Purchase Links UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08P52GZKR/ US - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P52GZKR/

Author Bio Mum and Dad were both East Enders who were born on the famous or should I say the then infamous Isle of Dogs. Their family were immigrants who travelled to the UK from Ireland and France, while others emigrated to America. As a child I would listen to the adults spinning their colourful stories, as my cousins and I drank pop under the table. I know the seeds of all my stories come from those far off times that feel like only yesterday. So I would like to say a big heartfelt thank you to all my family and ancestors wherever you are now ... UK, Ireland, France or America, as you've handed down to me the magic and love of story telling. Social Media Links – https://www.facebook.com/carol.rivers1 https://twitter.com/carol_rivers https://www.instagram.com/carol_rivers01/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/carolriversagas/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/carolriversagas/ Web site: https://www.carolrivers.com