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This irresistibly charming book set in the post WWII war years has been a total delight to read from beginning to end. It has an equally irresistible heroine, and an ensemble of assorted endearing secondary characters. For me, it was ultimately a poignant ode to the wonders and gifts of reading and a homage to the long-lost art of letter writing. The first part is a lot lighter and amusing than the second, which for me was quite heartbreaking at times. However, the wit and exub ...more
This irresistibly charming book set in the post WWII war years has been a total delight to read from beginning to end. It has an equally irresistible heroine, and an ensemble of assorted endearing secondary characters. For me, it was ultimately a poignant ode to the wonders and gifts of reading and a homage to the long-lost art of letter writing. The first part is a lot lighter and amusing than the second, which for me was quite heartbreaking at times. However, the wit and exub ...more

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Robyn
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May 02, 2018
Emily Bruce
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Mar 28, 2019
Libby
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it was amazing
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Dec 27, 2019
Ashley Jackson
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