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A Christmas Miracle on Sanctuary Lane - Sanctuary Lane
A Christmas Miracle on Sanctuary Lane - Sanctuary Lane
paperback
Published:
24 October, 2024
Description
With the Great War raging and Christmas on the horizon, can one woman’s bravery save the day?
**The Poppy Girls, the new novel from Kirsty Dougal, is available to pre-order now!**
'Heartwarming and emotional. I just loved this book' Reader Review *****
'The wonderful characters, the historical research and the great world building took me straight back to the East End during the First World War' Reader Review *****
'Loved all the characters and I flew through this' Reader Review *****
'I have been waiting to read this since the moment I finished the first Sanctuary Lane book and I wasn't disappointed!' Reader Review *****
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East London, 1916: The Sanctuary Lane Animal Hospital is proving a huge success.
For its founder Ruby Archer, this is a dream come true – and her blossoming romance with a local boy is the icing on the cake.
But in wartime things change in the blink of an eye. When a heartbreaking tragedy shatters Ruby’s world, suddenly she is at odds with everyone – her family, her friends, and even her sweetheart. And when the hospital is threatened with immediate closure, she’s not sure who to trust.
With the festivities fast approaching, Ruby desperately needs a miracle. But who can she turn to?
And will she find out what really matters in time for Christmas day?
Praise for the Sanctuary Lane series:
‘This superbly plotted saga has all the ingredients of a heartwarming and engrossing read’ Maisie Thomas, author of Christmas with the Railway Girls
'I was hooked from the start. The meticulous period detail and true-to-life characters had me immersed in the action, and I didn’t want the story to end. A joy to read' Vicki Beeby
‘A wonderful wartime family saga not to be put down’ ***** Reader Review
'Superbly plotted . . . a heartwarming and engrossing read' Maisie Thomas
‘This book was BRILLIANT! I loved the characters - especially Ruby and Leah – both very interesting young women in very different ways’ ***** Reader Review
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781405958684 |
| ISBN10 | 1405958685 |
| Number Of Pages | 416 |
| Item Weight | 288 g |
| Product Dimensions | 127 x 196 x 26 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Praise for the Sanctuary Lane series * : *
This superbly plotted saga has all the ingredients of a heartwarming and engrossing read -- Maisie Thomas, author of Christmas with the Railway Girls
I was hooked from the start. The meticulous period detail and true-to-life characters had me immersed in the action, and I didn’t want the story to end. A joy to read -- Vicki Beeby, author of The Ops Room Girls
A big-hearted book which had me glued from beginning to end. With a sassy, brave and instantly loveable character in Ruby, I was with her through every step, high and low, in this wonderfullly engaging novel. Be prepared to have a few tissues to hand as this is both an emotional and heartwarming read! Impeccably researched, the author brings the East End of London during the first world war vividly to life. I recommend this book to animal and historical fiction lovers alike! -- Louise Fein, author of People Like Us
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Author's Bio
Kirsty Dougal has a background in advertising and now runs her own consultancy. Over the past 25 years, she has interviewed the Great British public on everything from Rolos to razors. Kirsty also writes WW1 sagas as Poppy Cooper; The Post Office Girls and A Post Office Christmas, and contemporary fiction as Kirsten Hesketh. Married with a son and daughter and two exceptionally fluffy moggies, Kirsty is also a keen amateur archaeologist and loves to spend her weekends on a local Roman dig. She loves walking and is a staunch supporter of Wycombe Wanderers - especially when they are winning! Kirsty lives in Oxfordshire. You can find Kirsty on Twitter: @kirsten_hesketh