{"product_id":"mrs-porter-calling-9781035000784","title":"Mrs Porter Calling","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAJ Pearce grew up in Hampshire, England. Her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eDear Mrs Bird\u003c\/i\u003e, was a \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e and international bestseller and was shortlisted for the British Book Awards Debut of the Year and the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown for best historical debut. \u003ci\u003eMrs Porter Calling\u003c\/i\u003e is the third novel in The Emmy Lake Chronicles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAJ Pearce has created a great boo-hiss villainess in Mrs Porter for her third Emmy Lake book . . . \u003cb\u003eThis is at heart a cosy, jolly diversion in the best Joyce Grenfell tradition.\u003c\/b\u003e * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eI raced through \u003ci\u003eMrs Porter Calling\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eit is just brilliant, so utterly charming and uplifting\u003c\/b\u003e . . . all I want is for Emmy and Bunty to be my friends! -- Jill Mansell, author of \u003ci\u003ePromise Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e[A] charming, comforting book, which never shies away from the horrors and the losses of the war.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Sarra Manning * Red *\u003cbr\u003eAJ Pearce has not lost her touch. \u003ci\u003eMrs Porter Calling\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea winning combination of warmth, humour and a compelling story of the power of friendship.\u003c\/b\u003e This book really is a joy. -- Katie Fforde, author of \u003ci\u003eOne Enchanted Evening\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA pleasure you’d be daft to deny yourself . . . Pearce has hit on \u003cb\u003ea winning blend of irrepressible fizz and poignant period charm.\u003c\/b\u003e * Mail on Sunday *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeartbreaking yet feel-good, we loved it. \u003c\/b\u003e * Woman \u0026amp; Home *\u003cbr\u003e. . . beautifully warm and genuine, and with just enough jeopardy to make this wonderful read all the more satisfying.\u003cb\u003e Sheer perfection.\u003c\/b\u003e * Heat *\u003cbr\u003eThe third book in the Emmy Lake Chronicles series, which started with \u003ci\u003eDear Mrs Bird\u003c\/i\u003e, is\u003cb\u003e a ray of sunshine. \u003c\/b\u003e * Good Housekeeping *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeing on Team Emmy makes you feel like you are part of her tight circle of friends. \u003c\/b\u003e * The Lady *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoth hilarious and heart-wrenchingly sad, this charming book is an utter delight.\u003c\/b\u003e * Heat *\u003cbr\u003eIf ever there was a book to cheer a heart, it’s \u003ci\u003eMrs Porter Calling\u003c\/i\u003e. Touching, beyond charming, meticulously researched and full of the best one-liners, it is playful, perky, poignant and perfect. \u003cb\u003eI love, love, LOVED it.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Milly Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful story of love and friendship.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Jo Thomas, author of \u003ci\u003eRetreat to the Spanish Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAJ’s writing just goes from strength to strength and I can’t wait for her next one - \u003cb\u003esuch a poignantly happy ending to a perfect book!\u003c\/b\u003e -- Catherine Jones, author of \u003ci\u003eFates and Fortunes in Little Woodford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumorous and sharp, poignant and profound, \u003c\/b\u003eit is a book that will stay in my heart and on my shelf, and I suspect will become a very battered comfort-read, to be returned to whenever my spirit needs a lift or I need a good old sob. -- Iona Grey, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Glittering Hour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA book to sink into. With Emmy and Bunty by your side you know you are in safe hands. Smashing!\u003c\/b\u003e -- Sally Page, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Beginnings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWonderful . . . I loved \u003ci\u003eMrs Porter Calling. \u003c\/i\u003eI cheered for Emmy, I laughed and cried with her - I was with her every step of the way. In a series bursting with warmth and compassion,\u003cb\u003e I think this book might be the best yet.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Shelley Harris, author of \u003ci\u003eJubilee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is such \u003cb\u003ea wonderful, touching, funny, gorgeous book. I couldn’t put it down.\u003c\/b\u003e I honestly think the books are getting better each time, which is so amazing. -- Anne Booth, author of \u003ci\u003eSmall Miracles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI loved AJ Pearce's previous novels in the series, \u003ci\u003eDear Mrs Bird \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eYours Cheerfully \u003c\/i\u003ebut I have to say \u003ci\u003eMrs Porter Calling\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003eabsolutely glorious\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eSo spectacularly joyful, uplifting and just the treat I needed.\u003c\/b\u003e I found I couldn't wait to get back to it once I'd started - I absolutely loved it.' -- Tracy Rees, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Elopement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmmy Lake is back in the popular wartime series - and we couldn't be more thrilled . . . \u003cb\u003eHeartbreaking yet feel-good and thoroughly enjoyable, we loved it.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Zoe West * Woman's Weekly *\u003cbr\u003eClear a space on the shelf reserved for your favorite comfort books. \u003ci\u003eMrs. Porter Calling\u003c\/i\u003e is the rare novel that manages to be deep as it is delightful.\u003cb\u003e Funny, endearing, heartbreaking, and uplifting \u003c\/b\u003e— it’s a thoroughly entrancing story about friendship, work, and finding the best in life, even during the worst of times. -- Nina de Gramont, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Christie Affair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith quirky, lovable characters, this story is moving, humorous and utterly uplifting!\u003c\/b\u003e * Candis *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFizzing with charm, warmth and plenty of humour this is a delight to read \u003c\/b\u003e– and the sad moments are all the more impactful and poignant when set against the backdrop of such simple joy. * My Weekly Special *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI’ve loved all of the books in the fabulous series\u003c\/b\u003e and this one is a true delight – full of joy and memorable characters. \u003cb\u003eA superb read\u003c\/b\u003e, I love the camaraderie between Emmy and her friends. I can’t wait to read more about Emmy Lake – hopefully she’ll be reunited with the lovely Charles soon! -- Top Review in \u003ci\u003eMy Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe third instalment in this heartwarming series.\u003c\/b\u003e * Best *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeartbreaking, yet feel-good and very enjoyable.\u003c\/b\u003e * Woman *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe third book in the Emmy Lake Chronicles delivers once again, and is full of laughter and tears.\u003c\/b\u003e * The Sun *","brand":"Pan Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406672601431,"sku":"9781035000784","price":15.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781035000784.jpg?v=1730496725","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/mrs-porter-calling-9781035000784","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}