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Now The War Is Over

Author: Annie Murray and Annie Aldington  

A moving story of post-war hardship and the struggles of a reunited family.

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A moving story of post-war hardship and the struggles of a reunited family.

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The Second World War has finally come to a close. Birmingham is welcoming home its menfolk, and a new chapter is beginning in Rachel Booker's life. Her husband has returned, and the family that struggled for survival throughout the uncertain war years is now together. But family life settles into a routine and Rachel, unsatisfied, starts to yearn for more.Melly, Rachel's eldest daughter, is a child of the war. She grew up in the bombed-out streets of Birmingham and has never known anything other than the hungry ration years and supporting her mother and younger brother Tommy. But times are changing and Melly now has a fresh future ahead of her. She's determined to make the most of life and her greatest wish is to become a nurse.As the gloom of the 1940s passes by and the promise of the 1950s dawns, a whole new world of opportunity opens up to Rachel and Melly – but with this come new challenges and tough choices. They will each have to decide whether their loyalties still lie with the family and friends they clung to throughout the war years or if it's time to move on ...

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Critic Reviews

'Annie Murray paints an authentic picture of post-war Britain laced with relatable characters and incredibly moving situations.' -- Express UK

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About the Author

Annie Murray was born in Berkshire and read English at St John's College, Oxford. Her first 'Birmingham' novel,Birmingham Rose, hit The Times bestseller list when it was published in 1995. She has subsequently written many other successful novels, including A Hopscotch Summer, Soldier Girl and the bestselling novels Chocolate Girls andWar Babies. Now The War Is Over is Annie's twentieth book. Annie has four children and lives near Reading. Annie is a London-based actress and voice artist with a wealth of experience. A highly regarded audio artist, she is the go-to voice for many top-selling authors, including Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers, Roberta Kray, Jessie Keane, Helen Carey and Dilly Court. She is equally at home in front of a mic or performing in comedies, classics or contemporary shows.

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Product Details

Publisher
Bolinda Publishing | Bolinda/Macmillan Audio
Published
28th March 2017
ISBN
9781509858255

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