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Is it possible for a ten-year-old girl to fall in love? Jenny Mercer thought so. Evacuated to Lincolnshire from the East End of London at the outbreak of war, she is frightened of the wide open spaces and the huge skies. At first, she is treated badly by the two spinsters with whom she is billeted. But the kindly Thornton family soon makes her feel welcome. And no one more so than Georgie, the handsome RAF fighter pilot, who is caught up in the battle for Britain’s survival. When Georgie is posted missing, presumed killed, Jenny is devastated and there is more heartbreak when her mother demands that she return home to the dangerous city streets now under almost daily attack from enemy bombers. Dot never hides the fact that her daughter’s birth was a mistake and kindness and care towards Jenny comes, not from her mother, but from their neighbours across the street, the Hutton family. The only other person to show concern for Jenny is, strangely, Dot’s ‘fancy man’, Arthur Osborne, who moves into the terraced house. But is Arthur only interested in the girl because she can be useful to him? No one will suspect a ten-year-old of being involved with the Black Market. When the law comes a little too close for Arthur’s comfort, the family flees in the night under the protection of the blackout, heading north out of the city. But to Jenny’s disappointment, it is not back to Lincolnshire but into the hills and dales of Derbyshire where they are always on the move, always on the run. There, Jenny is caught up in a life of deception, obliged to do whatever her mother and Arthur demand of her, when all she really wants is to go back to Lincolnshire. For Jenny has never given up hope that one day, Georgie will come back…
About the Author
Born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Margaret Dickinson moved to the coast at the age of seven and so began her love for the sea and the Lincolnshire landscape. Her ambition to be a writer began early and she had her first novel published at the age of twenty-five. This was followed by twenty-two further titles including Plough the Furrow, Sow the Seed and Reap the Harvest, which make up her Lincolnshire Fleethaven trilogy. Many of her novels are set in the heart of her home county but in Tangled Threads and Twisted Strands, the stories include not only Lincolnshire but also the framework knitting and lace industries of Nottingham.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I have just finished reading Jenny's War and as usual it came up to my expectation. Despite the story being able to stand alone and be read without any prior knowledge of the characters, those of us who follow this authors books know that it carries on the lives of Jenny and the Thortons along with other characters from her 2010 book, sons and daughters.
Such a good story, I couldn't put it down. It had me crying at times with the sadness and poverty that the war brought, but it had me smiling with joy by the end of it. Thank you Margaret for yet another good read.
Such a good story, I couldn't put it down. It had me crying at times with the sadness and poverty that the war brought, but it had me smiling with joy by the end of it. Thank you Margaret for yet another good read.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was a very compulsive read, indeed I struggled to put it down. Genuinely touching romance with much attention to detail. I love Second World War based novels and this did not disappoint.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Suki
Format:Hardcover
brilliant, read it all in 5 days, couldnt stop till i got to end. As i live in Lincs where a lot of book is set it felt so at home reading it.
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Unknown War time activities disclosed.
An intriguing story of a young girl who had a sad history but whose life changed unexpectedly for the best
Published 1 day ago by Mrs S Hall
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jennys war
It was an excellent read. Another good story by Mageret Dickenson.I would highly recommend it.I can't wait to read her next book
Published 5 days ago by julie setterington
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Jenny's War
Really enjoyed reading this book. Very easy to read and will recommend this to a friend to read as well.
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Published 7 days ago by sailor501
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This was an excellent book. I enjoy these type of books anyway, but I'd never read anything by the author before. Would definitely read more of her books. Read more
Published 25 days ago by mrs summer
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Easy read
Enjoyed this very readable book. Gave a small insight into living through the war, and what people had to do to cope. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Happy shopper
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Brilliant
Such a gripping read, I just had to read the prequal afterwards!!
Lots of twists and turns. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Lots of twists and turns. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Published 1 month ago by Lorette Johnson
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Excellent
Another great book by Margaret Dickinson. I love her books and this one didn't disappoint. It kept me reading every spare minute I got. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Patricia Spiller
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Captivating
I found this a very good read indeed, and it gave you an insight into how it must have been for the children who were evacuated during the 2nd world war.
Published 1 month ago by Lesley Dickinson
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Jenny's war
Good story easy to follow and just right for the beach or round the pool on holiday. its a good read.
Published 1 month ago by Jean
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A surprise book
Having read Sons and daughters by the same author I felt there were some unanswered questions at the end. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jinty
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