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The Button Girls: A beautiful, emotional pre-war novella from Patricia McBride

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2H 32min
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English
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The exciting prequel to the Lily Baker series 1938, England. When Lily Baker's mother finds a way for them to leave their run down part of town, and finally esape her aggressive father, Lily is feeling positive about a fresh start at a new life.

While her mother will be a housekeeper, Lily has a chance to work in a factory, though she has even bigger dreams - and the tenacity to achieve them.

But Lily’s father isn’t going to let go that easily, and she lives in fear of him ruining everything – the life she is building for herself. Will Lily and her mother find the strength to begin all over again?

An emotional pre-war novella, ideal for fans of Elaine Everest, Vicki Beeby and Daisy Styles.

© 2024 Boldwood Books (Audiobook): 9781835339909
© 2024 Boldwood Books (Ebook): 9781835339954

Release date

Audiobook: February 27, 2024
Ebook: February 24, 2024

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