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A Ration Book Christmas

Ration Book series

By (author) Jean Fullerton
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Atlantic Books, London, United Kingdom
Imprint: Corvus
Published: 11th Oct 2018
Dimensions: w 129mm h 198mm d 26mm
Weight: 311g
ISBN-10: 1786491400
ISBN-13: 9781786491404
Barcode No: 9781786491404
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Synopsis
'Food for the soul, it's simply deliciously readable and enjoyable' LoveReading In the darkest days of the Blitz, Christmas is more important than ever. With Christmas approaching, the Brogan family of London's East End are braving the horrors of the Blitz. With the men away fighting for King and Country and the ever-present dangers of the German Luftwaffe's nightly reign of death and destruction, the family must do all they can to keep a stiff upper lip. For Jo, the youngest of the Brogan sisters, the perils of war also offer a new-found freedom. Jo falls in love with Tommy, a man known for his dangerous reputation as much as his charm. But as the falling bombs devastate their neighbourhood and rationing begins to bite, will the Brogans manage to pull together a traditional family Christmas? And will Jo find the love and security she seeks in a time of such grave peril? Jean Fullerton, the queen of the East End saga, returns with a wonderful new nostalgic novel.

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Oct 11th 2018, 10:09
A feel good family tale
Excellent - 8 out of 10
I enjoyed this far more than I thought I would. At first glance it's one of those festive period romances where every gal get her guy. As it says on the cover "Love is never in short supply" but this is actually more to do with family love. The love between parents and siblings.
The central theme is the romance between Tommy, from the wrong side of the tracks, and Jo, the tinker's daughter, but this doesn't overwhelm the story in any way.
Tommy's brother Reggie is a chancer and living on the edge of jail time whilst Jo's family provide plenty of side plots.
All based around the Christmas of 1940 and constant bombing by the Luftwaffe you really get a feel for the history and struggles of wartime.
There's even a selection of recipes at the back should you wish to recreate a wartime Christmas dinner - I think I'll pass on the stuffed Ox heart though!
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A real page-turner with larger-than-life characters and convincing period detail * Daily Express * Charming and full of detail about the work of a nurse in 1940s London, you will ride emotional highs and lows with each new birth and death. Beautifully written and some sharp dialogue. * The Lady on Jean Fullerton * A delightful, well-researched story that really does depict nursing and the living conditions in the East End at the end of the war. * Lesley Pearce, on CALL NURSE MILLIE * A lovely, fascinating, proper treat of a read set during the Blitz of World War Two... A Ration Book Christmas is food for the soul, it's simply deliciously readable and enjoyable. * Liz Robinson, LoveReading * A beautifully written sequel that gives you a fab insight into the life of a nurse in London's East End in the '40s * Closer on ALL CHANGE FOR NURSE MILLIE * Warmth, humour and characters readers care about are Fullerton's hallmarks. * Peterborough Evening Telegraph * A well-thought out story, with strong characters and excellent historical details * Anna Jacobs on NO CURE FOR LOVE *