A refuge in war
As bombs fall, neighbours find peace in stories
Wartime stories tend to be filled with tragedy and I can’t imagine many readers will make it through this one without being moved to tears. However, this is also quite a cosy read, heart-warming and hopeful, a tale that reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit as well as the importance of friendship and community.
It is 1938 and Gertie Bingham is running a