Mrs Porter Calling (a feel good novel about the spirit of friendship in times of trouble) - A J Pearce

Mrs Porter Calling is the uplifting and heartwarming third historical novel from AJ Pearce, the beloved author of Dear Mrs Bird.Brilliant, utterly charming and uplifting - Jill Mansell, author of Rumour Has ItA pleasure youd be daft to deny yourself - Mail on SundayHeartbreaking yet feel-good - Woman HomeLondon, 1943.Emmy Lake is most definitely Doing Her Bit for the war effort. The readers of her magazine, Womans Friend, are facing the hardships of life on the Home Front and they need Emmy and her support more than ever. But when a glamorous new owner arrives at Womans Friend, Emmy soon realizes that the Honourable Mrs Porter could destroy everything.And then tragedy strikes. As Emmys own happiness turns to devastation, she must ask herself if she can find the strength to keep going. Can she save the magazine so many people love? And can she weather her own heartbreak?If ever there was a book to cheer a heart, its Mrs Porter Calling - Milly Johnson, author of My One True NorthA winning combination of warmth, humour and a compelling story of the power of friendship - Katie Fforde, author of Going Dutch