The Resource Dear Mrs. Bird : a novel, A.J. Pearce
Dear Mrs. Bird : a novel, A.J. Pearce
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The item Dear Mrs. Bird : a novel, A.J. Pearce represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Manchester City Library.This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch.
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The item Dear Mrs. Bird : a novel, A.J. Pearce represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Manchester City Library.
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- Summary
- "A marvelous treat. Charming and delightful."--Nina Stibbe, author of Love, Nina. An irresistible debut set in London during World War II about an adventurous young woman who becomes a secret advice columnist--a warm, funny, and enormously moving story for fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Lilac Girls.London, 1940. Emmeline Lake is Doing Her Bit for the war effort, volunteering as a telephone operator with the Auxiliary Fire Services. When Emmy sees an advertisement for a job at the London Evening Chronicle, her dreams of becoming a Lady War Correspondent suddenly seem achievable. But the job turns out to be working as a typist for the fierce and renowned advice columnist, Henrietta Bird. Emmy is disappointed, but gamely bucks up and buckles down. Mrs. Bird is very clear: letters containing any Unpleasantness must go straight in the bin. But when Emmy reads poignant notes from women who may have Gone Too Far with the wrong men, or who can't bear to let their children be evacuated, she is unable to resist responding. As the German planes make their nightly raids, and London picks up the smoldering pieces each morning, Emmy secretly begins to write back to the readers who have poured out their troubles. Prepare to fall head over heels for Emmy and her best friend, Bunty, who are gutsy and spirited, even in the face of a terrible blow. The irrepressible Emmy keeps writing letters in this hilarious and enormously moving tale of friendship, the kindness of strangers, and ordinary people in extraordinary times
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- Unabridged.
- Extent
- 1 online resource (1 sound file (9 hr., 50 min., 58 sec.))
- Isbn
- 9781508255192
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- Label
- Dear Mrs. Bird : a novel
- Title
- Dear Mrs. Bird
- Title remainder
- a novel
- Statement of responsibility
- A.J. Pearce
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "A marvelous treat. Charming and delightful."--Nina Stibbe, author of Love, Nina. An irresistible debut set in London during World War II about an adventurous young woman who becomes a secret advice columnist--a warm, funny, and enormously moving story for fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Lilac Girls.London, 1940. Emmeline Lake is Doing Her Bit for the war effort, volunteering as a telephone operator with the Auxiliary Fire Services. When Emmy sees an advertisement for a job at the London Evening Chronicle, her dreams of becoming a Lady War Correspondent suddenly seem achievable. But the job turns out to be working as a typist for the fierce and renowned advice columnist, Henrietta Bird. Emmy is disappointed, but gamely bucks up and buckles down. Mrs. Bird is very clear: letters containing any Unpleasantness must go straight in the bin. But when Emmy reads poignant notes from women who may have Gone Too Far with the wrong men, or who can't bear to let their children be evacuated, she is unable to resist responding. As the German planes make their nightly raids, and London picks up the smoldering pieces each morning, Emmy secretly begins to write back to the readers who have poured out their troubles. Prepare to fall head over heels for Emmy and her best friend, Bunty, who are gutsy and spirited, even in the face of a terrible blow. The irrepressible Emmy keeps writing letters in this hilarious and enormously moving tale of friendship, the kindness of strangers, and ordinary people in extraordinary times
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- Cataloging source
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- Pearce, A. J.
- Dewey number
- 823/.92
- Form of composition
- not applicable
- Format of music
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- LC call number
- PR6116.E675
- LC item number
- D33 2018
- Literary text for sound recordings
- fiction
- Music parts
- not applicable
- PerformerNote
- Read by Anna Popplewell
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- 1988-
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- Advice columnists
- Female friendship
- World War, 1939-1945
- London (England)
- Target audience
- adult
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- not applicable
- Label
- Dear Mrs. Bird : a novel, A.J. Pearce
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