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Books can change lives, even in wartime. . .

When World War II breaks out, Carrie Anderson sets up a bookstall at her local train station in the hope of providing a sense of escapism for travellers, troops and evacuees.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and armed with a colourful array of Penguin paperbacks, Carrie's business soon booms. And when she gifts a book to a dashing officer, an act of kindness becomes the beginning of Carrie's very own love story.

But as war rages on, and Mike is posted abroad, Carrie's world is turned upside-down.

With the help of her station community, and the power of her paperbacks, can Carrie find the strength to battle through?
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Praise for The Little Penguin Bookshop

''Romance, nostalgia, family, and books! The Little Penguin Bookshop has it all'' Elaine Everest
''Endearing characters [...] wartime loves, laughter and heartbreak'' Annie Mu

The Little Penguin Bookshop

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    A Paperback by Joanna Toye

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      Publisher: Cornerstone
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 04/11/2024
      ISBN13: 9781804946053, 978-1804946053
      ISBN10: 1804946052
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Books can change lives, even in wartime. . .

      When World War II breaks out, Carrie Anderson sets up a bookstall at her local train station in the hope of providing a sense of escapism for travellers, troops and evacuees.

      Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and armed with a colourful array of Penguin paperbacks, Carrie's business soon booms. And when she gifts a book to a dashing officer, an act of kindness becomes the beginning of Carrie's very own love story.

      But as war rages on, and Mike is posted abroad, Carrie's world is turned upside-down.

      With the help of her station community, and the power of her paperbacks, can Carrie find the strength to battle through?
      ________________________

      Praise for The Little Penguin Bookshop

      ''Romance, nostalgia, family, and books! The Little Penguin Bookshop has it all'' Elaine Everest
      ''Endearing characters [...] wartime loves, laughter and heartbreak'' Annie Mu

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