Only a Mother Knows, Annie Groves
Only a Mother Knows, Annie Groves
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Only a Mother Knows

Author: Annie Groves

Narrator: Sue Jenkins

Unabridged: 11 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 03/14/2013


Synopsis

A compelling novel about four young women in wartime London, from the best-selling author of London Belles and My Sweet Valentine. In Article Row, in London’s Holborn – four young women, Tilly, Sally, Dulcie and Agnes – have already been witnesses to the heartache and pain that Hitler’s bombs have inflicted on ordinary Londoners.Tilly is desperate to wed her beau, Drew. Terrified that something will happen to prevent them from being together, her fears seem to be coming true when he is called back home to America.For her mother, Olive, this only adds to her worries for Tilly. But she has her own hands full when her friend and neighbour, Sergeant Dawson, gets some terrible news. When Olive lends a hand, she finds herself at the sharp end of some unwelcome gossip.For Dulcie, the war has brought an old flame, David, back into her life. But his terrible injuries have changed his life forever. Can something more develop out of their friendship? And for Agnes, she is about to find out something that will change her life, too.In this seemingly endless war, the girls will learn about love, loss and heartache. But they, like thousands of other Londoners, are determined to win the battle on the home front – no matter what it takes.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shirley on December 28, 2017

I enjoyed every word that was written on the pages of this book. Recommended.......more

Goodreads review by Ali on December 11, 2022

Its about 11 years since I picked up this series and hadn't realised Annie Groves passed away back then. This made the book even more poignant and especially this Christmas marks the 10th anniversary of losing my Mum. I am now going to read the final book of the series, despite the tears. Just lovel......more

Goodreads review by Book Addict Shaun on October 07, 2013

I bought this this morning and haven't been able to put it down since. I have been a fan of Annie Groves's books for a long time. Despite not being the intended audience, I love family saga books, in particular those set in Liverpool (though these Article Row books are set in London). Even as a kid......more

Goodreads review by Samantha on March 25, 2013

Absolutely Loved this .. Gutted by the Deaths/Accidents of partners but thought the story was written well, nice to have Sally, Dulcie, Tilly and Agnes' stories wrapped up ;)......more

Goodreads review by Janice on August 18, 2017

I Read this on the kindle This is the 4th book in the Article Row series The author of the series before this has died so this & the last one in the series is written by a different author using notes ect of Annie Groves This was a very good one as everything has changed for Tilly who joined the Arm......more


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Praise for Annie Groves: ‘An engrossing story’ My Weekly ‘A stirring and heartrending family saga…Against a backdrop of change when the suffragette movement was coming to the fore, the choices and dreams of a generation of women combine to create this passionate story’ Liverpool Daily Post ‘Heartwrenching and uplifting in equal measure – a tragic indictment of what can happen when you swap passion for duty. Roll on the sequel!’ Take a Break ‘Written from the heart’ My Weekly