Dear Mrs. Bird
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Dear Mrs. Bird
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Narrated by:
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Anna Popplewell
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Written by:
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AJ Pearce
About this listen
"A marvelous treat. Charming and delightful." (Nina Stibbe, author of Love, Nina)
An irresistible debut set in London during World War II about an adventurous young woman who becomes a secret advice columnist - a warm, funny, and enormously moving story for fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Lilac Girls.
London, 1940. Emmeline Lake is Doing Her Bit for the war effort, volunteering as a telephone operator with the Auxiliary Fire Services. When Emmy sees an advertisement for a job at the London Evening Chronicle, her dreams of becoming a Lady War Correspondent suddenly seem achievable. But the job turns out to be working as a typist for the fierce and renowned advice columnist Henrietta Bird. Emmy is disappointed but gamely bucks up and buckles down.
Mrs. Bird is very clear: Letters containing any Unpleasantness must go straight in the bin. But when Emmy reads poignant notes from women who may have Gone Too Far with the wrong men, or who can't bear to let their children be evacuated, she is unable to resist responding. As the German planes make their nightly raids and London picks up the smoldering pieces each morning, Emmy secretly begins to write back to the readers who have poured out their troubles.
Prepare to fall head over heels for Emmy and her best friend, Bunty, who are gutsy and spirited, even in the face of a terrible blow. The irrepressible Emmy keeps writing letters in this hilarious and enormously moving tale of friendship, the kindness of strangers, and ordinary people in extraordinary times.
©2018 AJ Pearce (P)2018 Simon & SchusterWhat listeners say about Dear Mrs. Bird
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- Heather Bravo
- 2018-09-15
Wanted More!
Such a good book and great narrating. I have recommended this book to family friends and strangers. Thank you #Audible1, I get something I love, books to get me through doing things I don’t love, like housework,
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-02-19
Transforming story
This book transports the reader back in time with such great accuracy and emotion. I felt apart of their lives.
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- Angie M. Smith
- 2022-07-11
Light interesting read
Thoroughly enjoyed this story. I would have loved for it to go on and hear more about the characters futures. It is one of those stories where you just fall for the characters.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-01-11
Loved it!
The story itself is quirky and humourous, yet we get a glimpse of real life problems that were going on at that time. I have a passion for WWII books and this one is definitely top drawer. It is a unique point of view of war-torn London and the ordinary people just trying to keep life going. Anna Popplewell was the perfect choice to narrate this story and this character.
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- Rhonda Willis
- 2024-01-03
Interesting to explore a historical period, but not a compelling story
I didn’t enjoy the narrator. Story didn’t really take off for me. But as an examination of life in London during WWII, it was interesting.
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- lanny klaudt
- 2018-12-03
Dear Mrs. Bird .. Delightful
What a delightful and informative read.. Anna Popplewell did the story justice. Having grown up in England after the war I could feel the emotion of the characters through dialogue and circumstance of the era. A must read for any WW11 enthusiasts.
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- Avaleigh
- 2018-09-13
Excellent
Sweet story, well written, and beautifully performed. Similar to The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society without being a cheap imitation. #Audible1
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- K.Court
- 2022-05-05
If you like 'Call the Midwife'
I loved this WWII novel! It was the perfect blend of friendship, love, heroism, and London during the war. The main character is extremely likeable and relatable, one can't help cheering her on.
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- Hillary A.
- 2018-08-08
Back in Time
This novel took me back in time. I enjoyed that even though it was a fictional tale, it could have been the real story of anyone in that time. The narrator was amazing and I appreciate a British reader for a Britain based novel.
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- Robbie Clarke
- 2018-08-06
Carry on
Made me realize the day to day goings on during the Blitz. Amazing the British managed to Carry on, Stiff upper lip. & all that. Not sure how I would of managed. Hope I never have to find out!
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