Bøger af Elaine Roberts

The BRAND NEW instalment in Elaine Roberts' emotional wartime saga series London, 1918: war rages on, but the girls of London's Foyles bookshop always have a place to feel safe. Rosie Burrows loves being part of the Foyles team, and outwardly, she's a happy young woman, engaged to the love of her life. But inside, Rosie faces a horrible dilemma. When Alfie enlisted, she promised to wait for him to return from France. And she has waited, quietly preparing for him to come home so they can marry. But for years her letters to him have gone unanswered, and now she doesn't know where she stands. To keep occupied, Rosie starts volunteering at the local school. She loves reading to the children, and takes solace in her growing friendship with the kind and gentle class teacher. But Rosie knows she can't allow herself to develop feelings for Sam - she gave her word. But why hasn't Alfie answered her letters? Has he changed his mind about her? And how long should she wait for a man who may never come back? Praise for Elaine Roberts 'Elaine really put her heart and soul into creating this story and the historical facts were so well researched. Compulsive reading; I highly recommend this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved this book and found it very hard to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I so loved this book, loved the characters and the story of friendship and family told around the tale of Foyles bookshop and the war. A real page turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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When the war destroys everything, can you still keep hope alive? 1915, London. World War I has been raging for over a year, but despite it all Rose Spencer is feeling hopeful about the future. She's in love and planning her wedding to lovely, bicycle-shop owner Charlie.She loves working as a seamstress at the glamourous London's Lyceum Theatre but secretly can't help fantasising about seeing her own designs come to life. And even when she won't believe in her talent, thankfully best friends Joyce and Annie are always around to push her to have faith in her dreams.But when a German bomb is dropped on The Strand and the city falls to chaos, her life is turned upside down - is hope for a better future lost for good? And if one dream ends, can she find the strength to fight for a different one?From the author of the Foyles Bookshop series, Secret Hopes for the West End Girls is a charming and uplifting WW1 saga, perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Rosie Hendry.

Nothing will stop her - not even the war!1914. Working in a bustling caf on London's Shaftesbury Avenue, Joyce Taylor dreams of opening her own restaurant. But when the man she loves enlists in the war, and a surprise request comes through from her dying grandmother, Joyce's life gets turned upside down.Struggling to keep the caf afloat with her new-found responsibilities, it's not long before Joyce starts to feel the pressure might be all too much. Luckily, her supportive friends Annie and Rose are on hand to help. Despite all the madness, can Joyce find a way to make her dreams come true? And will her love story have a happy ending?Annie, Rose and Joyce are three girls with very different dreams - but the same great friendship. From the author of the Foyles Bookshop series, Big Dreams for the West End Girls is a charming and uplifting WW1 saga, perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Rosie Hendry.What readers are saying about Big Dreams for the West End Girls:'Exceptional reading! You will need tissues' 5 stars'Truly inspiring historical fiction. A lovely written piece of work! Readers will not be disappointed with this one! I loved every minute. My heart is with all of the characters' 5 stars'A heartwarming, historical novel with strong characters and lots of plot turns and twists''I highly recommend this book for its fascinating historical details and strong main character''An excellent WWI-era historical fiction saga that I really, truly enjoyed' 5 stars'One does not have to read the previous book to easily follow along and pick up the gem that is this novel' 5 stars'Well Elaine you have done it again! The first book was brilliant and this has just got better. I still feel like I am one of the girls! I can't wait to read the next in the series' 5 stars