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Mrs Porter Calling : The feel good novel of the summer

Immerse yourself in a touching and poignant wartime tale of friendship and bravery from AJ Pearce, the acclaimed author of Dear Mrs Bird. Emmy Lake, the cherished agony aunt at Woman’s Friend magazine, stands as a symbol of hope for readers grappling with the challenges of life on the Home Front. With the advice column flourishing and a robust team of women supporting her, Emmy feels she is genuinely contributing to the war effort.

But the arrival of the sophisticated new owner, the Honourable Mrs Porter, turns everything upside down. As Mrs Porter wins over the team with her charm, Emmy soon discovers her intention to dismantle the very essence of what readers love about the magazine. Amid the sorrow and ongoing war in Europe, Emmy and her friends must find the courage within themselves to save the publication they hold dear.

This heartwarming and heartrending story is a wartime narrative that highlights the power of women and their resilience. With a blend of humor and hope, this uplifting and humorous novel captures the spirit of life on the Home Front, making it a beloved read and a feel-good fiction favorite. Follow Emmy Lake, the female protagonist, as she navigates times of change, adversity, and hope in this captivating story by the talented British author, AJ Pearce.


Author:

  • AJ Pearce

Narrator:

  • Anna Popplewell

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 10 h 53 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Contemporary fiction
  • Historic and folklore novels
  • Historic novels
  • Fiction
  • Comedic fiction
  • Romance
  • Modern romance
  • Romance
  • Historic romance
  • Romance
  • Romantic suspense

4.7

3 ratings

Marina

24/11/2023

Such a fun read 🥳

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    AJ Pearce

    AJ Pearce grew up in Hampshire, England. She studied at the University of Sussex and Northwestern University. A chance discovery of a 1939 women’s magazine became the inspiration for her series The Emmy Lake Chronicles, which includes Dear Mrs. Bird, Yours Cheerfully, and Mrs. Porter Calling. She lives in the south of England.

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