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Keep the Home Fires Burning

The first heart-warming World War II saga based on the hit TV series, Home Fires
By S. Block and Simon Block
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Keep the Home Fires Burning by S. Block, Simon Block is set during the tumultuous period of World War II in Britain. It explores the lives of a group of women in a small rural community, who band together to support each other in the absence of their loved ones serving overseas. Through personal struggles and shared experiences, they find strength, friendship, and love, embodying resilience and hope during challenging times.
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If you're drawn to tales of love and perseverance set against the dramatic backdrop of wartime, you may find this read particularly captivating. It skilfully weaves romance and historical intrigue, immersing you in the challenges and triumphs of life during a tumultuous period. Perfect for those who enjoy heartfelt stories with resilient characters.

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In Britain's darkest hour, an extraordinary community of women strives to protect the Home Front. When an enemy plane crashes in the village, every one of their lives will change forever...

In Britain's darkest hour, an extraordinary community of women strives to protect the Home Front. When an enemy plane crashes in the village, every one of their lives will change forever . . .

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Return to Great Paxford or join us for your very first visit.

Join Frances Barden, Sarah Collingborne, Pat Simms, Miriam Brindsley and the women of the Great Paxford Women's Institute as calamity hits their beloved village. They prove once again that when women work together, they can surmount almost any challenge.

Frances struggles as her factory is shut down and her husband's secret child arrives at her door. Pat received a respite when her abusive husband went to cover the war, but now he's home. Newlyweds Teresa and Nick come under tremendous pressure due to the secret Teresa hides. Meanwhile, the life of the Campbell family is turned on its head as a serious illness runs its course, and Alison finds a new purpose in helping the influx of strangers to the village.

Through it all, the Women's Institute provides support and camaraderie. But is their combined strength enough to get them through the war?

Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife, Granchester and Foyles War. If you adore the novels of Nadine Dorries, Diney Costello and Daisy Styles, then this is an unmissable series for you.

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Keep the Home Fires Burning by S. Block is praised for quickly engrossing readers and being highly enjoyable. Rosie Goodwin expresses great anticipation for the sequel, suggesting a captivating and satisfying read.

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ISBN: 9781785763601

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 512

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Romance S. Block Simon Block

About the Author

S. Block, the creator and writer behind the Home Fires TV series watched by over six million viewers, is a BAFTA award-winning writer who's been nominated for the Royal Television Society Awards and the British Comedy Awards. He's worked on TV shows such as New Tricks, Lewis, Wire in the Blood,Hotel Babylon and The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.

Among other jobs he was an elephant keeper at London Zoo, a London bus driver and is the current director of the North London branch of The Samaritans. Simon was born in London and lives there with his wife and sons.

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