The Postmistress by Sarah Blake (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Postmistress by Sarah Blake 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A World War Two blockbuster with echoes of Atonement RedIt 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 doctors 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 . . . Author Biography Sarah Blake lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, the poet Josh Weiner, and their two sons. Promotional The Postmistress is an unforgettable story of three women- their loves, their partings and the secrets they must bear, or bury . . . Prizes Short-listed for Galaxy National Book Awards: WH Smith Paperback of the Year 2011 Promotional "Headline" The Postmistress is an unforgettable story of three women- their loves, their partings and the secrets they must bear, or bury . . . Details ISBN0141046619 Author Sarah Blake Year 2011 ISBN-10 0141046619 ISBN-13 9780141046617 Media Book Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Language English Birth 1960 Short Title POSTMISTRESS Residence Evanston, IL, US Format Paperback Pages 336 Series Penguin by Hand UK Release Date 2011-01-07 Publication Date 2011-01-07 Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-02-27 AU Release Date 2011-02-27 Alternative 9780141972541 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145052917;

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