Hopeful Hearts at the Wartime Hotel, (Paperback)

Discover a brand-new, unforgettable WWII saga brimming with irresistible charm and warmth! Perfect for fans of historical fiction by Ellie Dean and Lesley Eames <p><strong>I couldn't turn the pages fast enough... Maisie Thomas completely immerses you in the wartime world' <em>Eva Glyn, author of The Santorini Writing Retreat</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Manchester, 1942.</strong></p> <p>When <strong>Kitty</strong> Dunbar was forced to confront her husband's debts and close the family hotel, she transformed Dunbar's into a storage business for bombed-out families. But with her daughter to support, and relishing her new independence, Kitty is keen to come up with more ways to use the once prestigious hotel.</p> <p>Sharing her home are former chambermaid <strong>Lily</strong>, and kind-hearted welfare worker <strong>Beatrice</strong>, both haunted by past loss. Together, the three women create a new kind of family in the heart of the Manchester Blitz: one built on respect and resilience. When Kitty suggests hosting wedding receptions in the old dining room, her friends are happy and willing to lend a hand ' and help to serve 'Dunbar's Wartime Wedding Punch'!</p> <p>But when Lily meets a handsome doctor, and Beatrice comes face to face with an old flame, will hearts finally be mended, or broken once more?</p> <p><strong>While war rages around them, can these three women find the courage to keep fighting for their dreams?</strong></p> <p><strong>Praise for the <em>Wartime Hotel</em> series: </strong></p> <p> '<strong>An irresistible wartime saga brimming with warmth, courage and charm.</strong> The fabulous Maisie Thomas has woven a rich, emotional story of friendship and fresh starts and I can't wait for the next installment. <em>Kirsty Dougal, author of The Poppy Girls</em></p> <p> 'This is <strong>such a lovely series, full of warmth, hope and solidarity</strong>, and one which all saga lovers will enjoy. <em>Short Book &amp; Scribes</em></p> <p> 'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and <strong>evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill</strong>. <em>Rose Warner, author of The Teacher Evacuees</em></p> <p><strong>Praise for Maisie Thomas: </strong></p> <p> 'Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down' <em>Reader Review</em></p> <p> 'Gives a vivid picture of women's lives in wartime Manchester' <em>Reader Review</em></p> <p> 'Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart' <em>Reader Review</em></p>

• Hopeful Hearts at the Wartime Hotel, (Paperback)
• Author: Boldwood Books Ltd
• ISBN: 9781806352845
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2025-09-15
• Page Count: 234