Wartime on Sanctuary Lane

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Available for pre-order – the first novel in a brand new saga series from Kirsty Dougal!

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‘I was hooked from the start. The meticulous period detail and true-to-life characters had me immersed in the action, and I didn’t want the story to end. A joy to read’ Vicki Beeby, author of The Ops Room Girls

‘Superbly plotted … a heartwarming and engrossing read’ Maisie Thomas, author of Christmas with the Railway Girls

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In the carnage of war can one woman’s courage be the light amidst the dark?

As the Great War rages across Europe, twenty-one-year-old Ruby Archer decides to ‘do her bit’ at an East End munitions factory. The work is relentless and deafening, but the camaraderie of the other girls carries her through.

As London continues to be ravaged by German bombs, Ruby can’t ignore the abandoned animals scavenging the local streets. Mustering all of her courage, she decides to take action and open a weekly animal clinic.

But opposition quickly closes in, when there is a war to win surely all efforts must be for the troops.

With the help of her friends, can this East End girl show everyone that in wartime every life matters?

Readers love WARTIME ON SANCTUARY LANE:
‘A wonderful wartime family saga not to be put down’
‘Beautiful . . . [I] loved it’
‘Great wartime saga about WW1. Based in a factory which is making explosives and a girl who just loves animals and wants them cared for during this wartime as well as people’
‘This book was BRILLIANT! I loved the characters – especially Ruby and Leah – both very interesting young women in very different ways’
‘I loved the storyline – very different to the normal books set in this period – I don’t think I’ve read one that was focused on animals quite so much in this particular genre!’
‘I cannot wait to find out what happens next. I’m definitely keen to read more books by Kirsty!’
‘Wow what can I say what a brilliant book… [I] loved it’I was hooked from the start. The meticulous period detail and true-to-life characters had me immersed in the action, and I didn’t want the story to end. A joy to read—Vicki Beeby, author of The Ops Room Girls

Superbly plotted . . . a heartwarming and engrossing read—Maisie Thomas, author of Christmas with the Railway Girls

A big-hearted book which had me glued from beginning to end. With a sassy, brave and instantly loveable character in Ruby, I was with her through every step, high and low, in this wonderfullly engaging novel. Be prepared to have a few tissues to hand as this is both an emotional and heartwarming read! Impeccably researched, the author brings the East End of London during the first world war vividly to life. I recommend this book to animal and historical fiction lovers alike!—Louise Fein, author of People Like Us

An uplifting, heartwarming tale that shows that, with friendship and community, anything is possible. Packed with lovable, plucky characters, this novel transported me to the East End in wartime —Gillian Harvey, author of Perfect on Paper

This was a really lovely book with a huge amount of heart. I adored feisty Ruby and rooted for her throughout. I felt I could see, touch and smell east London in WWI. This is a warm, uplifting read, which animal lovers in particular will enjoy—Victoria Darke, author of The House in the WaterKirsty Dougal has a background in advertising and now runs her own consultancy. Over the past 25 years, she has interviewed the Great British public on everything from Rolos to razors. Kirsty also writes WW1 sagas as Poppy Cooper; The Post Office Girls and A Post Office Christmas, and contemporary fiction as Kirsten Hesketh. Married with a son and daughter and two exceptionally fluffy moggies, Kirsty is also a keen amateur archaeologist and loves to spend her weekends on a local Roman dig. She loves walking and is a staunch supporter of Wycombe Wanderers – especially when they are winning! Kirsty lives in Oxfordshire. You can find Kirsty on Twitter: @kirsten_heskethGB

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