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Set in 1939 during the tumultuous times of World War II, 'The Patchwork Girls' is a captivating novel by Elaine Everest that tells the poignant story of Helen, a woman grappling with the tragic loss of her husband. Forced to return to her mother’s home in Biggin Hill, Kent, a place she vowed never to revisit, Helen finds herself at a crossroads in life where despair and hope collide. As she joins a local women’s sewing circle, her initial ineptitude with needle and thread becomes a journey of healing and connection. This community of resilient women, adept at crafting quilts, mending clothes, and weaving woolly hats, provides solace and friendship that helps Helen to gradually mend her own fractured spirit.
Lizzie, the natural leader of the group, offers a reassuring presence, while Effie bravely navigates her own challenges as she shields her children from the ravages of war. The sewing circle becomes not just a place for crafting but a sanctuary that allows Helen to process her grief and rebuild her life.
As revelations about her husband's death emerge, Helen's world is once again turned upside down. With the help of Richard, the investigating officer drawn to her plight, she embarks on a journey to confront her past and stitch together her future. 'The Patchwork Girls' is a heartfelt exploration of friendship, resilience, and the healing power of community during one of history's darkest times.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781529016031. Year: 2022. Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK. Pages: 384.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529016031
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 384
Description:
1939. After the sudden and tragic loss of her husband, Helen is returning home to her mother’s house in Biggin Hill, Kent – the one place she vowed she’d never go back to again.
Alone and not knowing where to turn, Helen finds herself joining the local women’s sewing circle despite being hopeless with a needle and thread. These resourceful women can not only make do and mend clothes, quilts and woolly hats, but their friendship mends something deeper in Helen too. Lizzie is a natural leader, always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Effie has uprooted her life from London to keep her two little girls away from the bombing raids, and the sewing circle is a welcome distraction from worries about how to keep a roof over their heads and about her husband too, now serving in active duty overseas.
When the reason for Helen's husband's death comes to light, her world is turned upside down yet again. The investigating officer on the case, Richard, will leave no stone unturned, but it’s not long before his interest in Helen goes beyond the professional. As she pieces together old fabrics into a beautiful quilt, will Helen patch up the rifts in her own life?
The Patchwork Girls by Elaine Everest is a moving story about the ties of friends and family, set during the turbulence of World War II.
Lizzie, the natural leader of the group, offers a reassuring presence, while Effie bravely navigates her own challenges as she shields her children from the ravages of war. The sewing circle becomes not just a place for crafting but a sanctuary that allows Helen to process her grief and rebuild her life.
As revelations about her husband's death emerge, Helen's world is once again turned upside down. With the help of Richard, the investigating officer drawn to her plight, she embarks on a journey to confront her past and stitch together her future. 'The Patchwork Girls' is a heartfelt exploration of friendship, resilience, and the healing power of community during one of history's darkest times.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781529016031. Year: 2022. Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK. Pages: 384.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529016031
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 384
Description:
1939. After the sudden and tragic loss of her husband, Helen is returning home to her mother’s house in Biggin Hill, Kent – the one place she vowed she’d never go back to again.
Alone and not knowing where to turn, Helen finds herself joining the local women’s sewing circle despite being hopeless with a needle and thread. These resourceful women can not only make do and mend clothes, quilts and woolly hats, but their friendship mends something deeper in Helen too. Lizzie is a natural leader, always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Effie has uprooted her life from London to keep her two little girls away from the bombing raids, and the sewing circle is a welcome distraction from worries about how to keep a roof over their heads and about her husband too, now serving in active duty overseas.
When the reason for Helen's husband's death comes to light, her world is turned upside down yet again. The investigating officer on the case, Richard, will leave no stone unturned, but it’s not long before his interest in Helen goes beyond the professional. As she pieces together old fabrics into a beautiful quilt, will Helen patch up the rifts in her own life?
The Patchwork Girls by Elaine Everest is a moving story about the ties of friends and family, set during the turbulence of World War II.