A New Home at the Wartime Hotel

 

by Maisie Thomas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Manchester, 1941

 

Kitty Dunbar learned early on in her marriage that her husband isn’t reliable with money. So when they inherit the Dunbar family hotel at the start of the war, she's hopeful that their financial worries are over… until the bailiffs turn up! With Bill now in the army, it’s up to Kitty to turn things around for her family, or risk ruin.

 

Lily worked as a chambermaid at Dunbar’s before the war. She met Daniel there, but their relationship was complicated by class differences and the disapproval of Daniel’s mother. Now Lily is pregnant – and with Daniel away at sea, she is all alone. When tragedy strikes, will Kitty and Dunbar’s come to her rescue?

 

Beatrice is in her forties, unmarried, and working in a job that exposes her to the harsh realities of poverty and sacrifice. She wonders whether the war might give her the opportunity to change lives for the better - including her own. But when she's accused of a crime she didn't commit, the future looks bleak... until Kitty makes a surprising suggestion.

 

Can the community around Dunbar’s hotel pull together and provide a beacon of hope and resilience, in the dark days of war?

 

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'A wonderful and uplifting tale of female friendship.' Eva Glyn, author of The Dubrovnik Book Club

 

'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher Evacuees

Reader reviews:

 

"I don’t think there’s another writer who recreates the Second World War home front as well as Maisie Thomas."
 
"Oh, this was an absolute joy to read. It was also impossible to put it down. The characters, the storyline... Everything about it was simply adorable. More of the same, please!"
 
"A truly touching remarkable story that will leave you wanting more. I was so engrossed all the way through, and the end left me eagerly waiting for book two. Amazing feel good read. I loved it."
 
"I have previously read and enjoyed Maisie's books and this is no exception. I really loved it. From the first few pages I was drawn into the storyline.... A cracking five-star read."
 
"I thoroughly enjoyed this first book in a new series by Maisie Thomas."
 
"It's a charming story full of heart and wit that is the perfect place to take your mind away from your own troubles for a while. I laughed and smiled with pleasure whilst reading and getting to know the characters who I adore. It was nice to curl up with this heartwarming tale and a cuppa!"
 
"BRILLIANT! I loved the story, the friendships, the drama! I can't wait to read more of Maisie's work. I thought the characters were well-written and I can't wait to find out more about them!"