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The Postmistress Sarah Blake

The Postmistress By Sarah Blake

The Postmistress by Sarah Blake


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Summary

The wireless crackles with news of blitzed-out London and of the war that courses through Europe, leaving destruction in its wake. Listening intently on the other side of the Atlantic, newly-wed Emma considers the fragility of her peaceful married life as America edges closer to the brink of war.

The Postmistress Summary

The Postmistress by Sarah Blake

The Sunday Times bestseller The Postmistress by Sarah Blake is a heart-rending and profoundly moving story of love and loss in World War II. It is 1940, and bombs fall nightly on London. In the thick of the chaos is young American radio reporter Frankie Bard. She huddles close to terrified strangers in underground shelters, and later broadcasts stories about survivors in rubble-strewn streets. But for her listeners, the war is far from home. Listening to Frankie are Iris James, a Cape Cod postmistress, and Emma Fitch, a doctor's wife. Iris hears the winds stirring and knows that soon the letters she delivers will bear messages of hope or tragedy. Emma is desperate for news of London, where her husband is working - she counts the days until his return. But one night in London the fates of all three women entwine when Frankie finds a letter - a letter she vows to deliver . . . The Postmistress is an unforgettable story of three women: their loves, their partings and the secrets they must bear, or bury . . . 'A beautifully written, though-provoking novel that I'm telling everyone to read' Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help 'A brilliant story, beautifully crafted, that touches the heart and captures the imagination' Sunday Express 'Unforgettable, heart-wrenching, captivating. A profoundly moving story of love, loss and life in war time' Sunday Independent 'Heartbreaking' Daily Express 'A World War Two blockbuster with echoes of Atonement' Red 'A moving tale that will stay with you long after the final page' Good Housekeeping Sarah Blake lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, the poet Josh Weiner, and their two sons.

The Postmistress Reviews

A beautifully written, thought provoking novel that I'm telling everyone I know to read -- Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help
I loved it. It's exquisite and I wish I'd written it. It's truly a lovely, moving and beautifully evocative book. -- Cathy Kelly
Unforgettable, insightful and compelling... Perfectly recreates the cadences of passion while also conjuring up the wrenching, nightmare suspense of history in the making -- Sena Jeter Naslund, author of Ahab's Wife

About Sarah Blake

Sarah Blake lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, the poet Josh Weiner, and their two sons.

Additional information

GOR001688557
9780670918683
0670918687
The Postmistress by Sarah Blake
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
20100409
336
Short-listed for Galaxy National Book Awards: WH Smith Paperback of the Year 2011
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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