{"product_id":"the-air-raid-girls-paperback","title":"The Air Raid Girls - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia McBride\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Lily as she steps up and does her part for the war effort!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith German bombs falling on London, one brave young woman will rise to the occasion...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngland, 1940.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only given two days leave after barely escaping Nazi troops in Paris, Lily Baker visits her fianc?'s family and is dismayed to learn he's still missing in action. And going from an exciting overseas telephonist post to a routine office assignment leaves her bored... until the Blitz begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoining the Air Raid Protection service, Lily's perilous new role puts her on the chaotic frontlines of deadly shelling and scared crowds turning hostile. But despite her heroism, she is plagued by guilt when she starts feeling attracted to a fellow A.R.P. member.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs her beloved's death remains unconfirmed, can Lily do her duty while keeping her heart from harm?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe thrilling third book in The Lily Baker Series. If you like patriotic self-sacrifice, hair-raising danger, and meticulous period detail, then you'll adore this WWII epic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreviously Published as The ARP Girls\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for Patricia McBride: \u003cp\u003e'a \u003cstrong\u003ecompelling story of friendships and the hardships of war\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I was hooked from page one. \u003cstrong\u003eRich in historical detail\u003c\/strong\u003e and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can \u003cstrong\u003eimmerse yourself in completely\u003c\/strong\u003e ... You couldn't read the story without it \u003cstrong\u003ereaching your heart\u003c\/strong\u003e, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very \u003cstrong\u003eevocative\u003c\/strong\u003e.' ★★★★★ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Such a well written book like the ones before, very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' ★★★★★ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 298\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42734057259071,"sku":"9781835339633","price":57.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a07566b9450f12327437a21c93998879.webp?v=1765138486","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-air-raid-girls-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}