The Wartime Librarian's Secret

by Molly Green Narrated by Lucy Scott

Overview

Bestselling historical fiction author Molly Green is back with her most engrossing, heartfelt World War Two saga yet, The Wartime Librarian's Secret!

Amid the chaos of war, will a new chapter begin?

September 1942. Esme Donaldson is still grieving the devastating loss of her husband, Anthony, when she's forced out of her dream job by wartime budget cuts.

Left with few options, Esme faces an uncertain future - until a chance encounter sends her to Redcliffe Manor, a grand estate deep in the Somerset countryside, and an unexpected role as the manor's librarian.

As Esme settles in, she discovers the house is no ordinary country estate. The grounds have been requisitioned by an American military hospital, while the house is sheltering a displaced girls' boarding school. And as the halls echo with the feet of giggling schoolgirls, the grounds bustle with convalescing soldiers.

When she meets a handsome American colonel, the attraction between them is instant. But Esme holds a secret that may ruin everything. Will she find the strength to face her past or be kept from the happiness she deserves?

Esme's journey is a poignant saga of love, loss, and resilience. Set against the backdrop of a world at war, her story is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit, a historical fiction that echoes the tumultuous life of the 20th century.

For fans of Fenella J Miller (A Dangerous Husband), Vicki Beeby (The Ops Room Girls), Rosie Clarke (Family Matters at Blackberry Farm), Lizzie Lane (Tough Times on Coronation Close), and Daisy Styles (Christmas with the Engine Girls).

HarperCollins 2025

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Authors and reviewers LOVE Molly Green!

‘Molly Green creates realistic characters and situations that keep you turning the pages’ Katie Fforde

'A moving, gripping story’ Kitty Neale

‘Redolent of wartime Britain and brimming with heartfelt stories from several characters, Molly Green's sure-footed novel shows just how challenging it was to find love and a place to call home in the dark days of the war’ Terri Fleming

‘A lovely, heartfelt, warming slice of saga fiction … an engaging, generous read’ Liz Robinson, LoveReading

‘A gripping read’ My Weekly

‘Meticulously researched … An engrossing story, with a strong, likeable female protagonist facing issues we still face today’ Historical Novel Society Magazine

‘Memorable characters, a well written, plausible plot and very good descriptions of the time and place’ Discovering Diamonds Blog

Product Details

BN ID:	2940193921196
Publisher:	HarperCollins UK
Publication date:	07/17/2025
Edition description:	Unabridged

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