Friends and Enemies

Name: Friends and Enemies
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Beryl Matthews
ISBN: 9781407980881

Author: Beryl Matthews

Narrator: Annie Aldington

Unabridged: 9 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Soundings

Published: 05/01/2019

Categories: Fiction, Sagas

Synopsis

London 1941. Sirens warn of danger as German bomber planes approach the city. Ever cautious, Kathy and her mother head immediately for the nearest public air raid shelter and when the building is destroyed in a direct hit, it is a miracle Kathy survives. Finding herself alone, Kathy is left with nothing but a burning fury and a determination to join the war effort. Assigned as a secretary to the enigmatic Commander Evans, Kathy throws herself into war work. But the commander has frequent unexplained absences, and Kathy longs to discover the secrets of his intelligence missions.

About Beryl Matthews

Beryl Matthews was born in London and now lives near Farnham. After a career in the inspection office of an aircraft factory, Beryl started writing fiction. Her first novel was published when she was seventy-one.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Teresa “Teri” on May 24, 2019

I think it must seem like, since I’m in this “Book Challenge” now, that I pick short and quick “fluff” to read just to keep the number of books read steadily rising. But, the truth is, I have always loved these types of books. Not some sort of love, romance, happily ever after book, although I see n......more

Goodreads review by Sandra on March 28, 2025

Excellent I have read MANY WW2 historical romance novels; however they are primarily about the part the army or the resistance played. This book gives insight into the naval and intelligence aspect. The jobs they were required to perform puts romance toward the end of the book but, worth the wait. Th......more

Goodreads review by josephine Hunt on June 29, 2021

..An interesting story. This book was for me a difficult one to read. The storyline was not believable and really there was no real story. I was very pleased to come to the end.I......more

Goodreads review by jean clarkson on August 23, 2023

Brilliant read......more

Goodreads review by Emily on October 18, 2023

All I can say is bless my 13 year old heart for thinking this was amazing literature. Literally no one speaks how they do in this book!......more