{"title":"Books by Elaine Roberts","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781805496984","title":"A Wartime Welcome from the Foyles Bookshop Girls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLondon, 1918: the world is being torn apart by war, but for the girls of London's Foyles bookshop, where there is friendship, there is hope' Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke and Elaine Everest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEllen Beckford and her sister Mary are living under their father's shadow. Before their beloved mother died, they had dreamed of bright futures, but torn apart by grief, Harold Beckford barely lets his daughters out of his sight. Then Harold is injured during a break-in at his office at London's docklands, and can no longer work. And with prices rising and food scarce, Ellen has no choice but to defy her father's rules and seek employment. She finds a position at London's renowned Foyles bookshop, and the other shop girls quickly take her under their wing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut there are dark times ahead. Ellen's father is accused of gathering intelligence from the docklands for the enemy, and the police seem determined to see him shot for spying. With the help of her new friends, can Ellen clear her father's name and save her family from destitution?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Elaine Roberts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA delightful story of friendship, love and hope during the dark days of WW1' \u003cstrong\u003eElaine Everest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's great to be back at Foyles Bookshop in London during WW1. The shop girls stories have been told before so this time it's the turn of the Beckford family. Ellen the eldest daughter has to take on more responsibilities as her Father is accused of spying. Lots of great characters as well as those you love to hate' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA book about working in a bookshop just what I love. This is another wonderful family saga in this series. A quick read but, very enjoyable' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKept me enthralled from start to finish' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffers a heart-wrenching insight into how hard life was for the women left at home and how emotions ran high as war continued. A highly recommended read that will pull at your heartstrings' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWas immediately drawn in to this story' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA real heart-warming read. Great story and characters, would love a sequel' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA strong start to what looks to be a trilogy of books about these women and I cannot wait to go back and see how they are all faring' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkilfully crafted characters and an exquisite storyline all kept my attention from the first page to the last' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for something to make you cry over your tea and warm your heart on a wintery morning, then this is a book you'll want to reach for' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author did an outstanding job of finding a niche in the saga genre' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA richly drawn character study of different women coming of age during a time of much social and political upheaval' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoignant ... A brilliant start to a series. I can certainly recommend this to any reader who enjoys this genre' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA phenomenal read ... A fantastic debut ... Rich in atmosphere and period detail and full of wonderful characters readers simply cannot help but care about!' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA lovely, original story ... The historical details create a lush setting ... If there will be a sequel, I look forward to it!' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe perfect book for book lovers who love to read about bookstores, those who love historical fiction set in WWI and those who enjoy stories of strong female friendships' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307649380725,"sku":"9781805496984","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781805496984.jpg?v=1786028265"},{"product_id":"9781800246096","title":"Big Dreams for the West End Girls","description":"\u003cp\u003eNothing will stop her – not even the war!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1914.\u003c\/b\u003e Working in a bustling café on London's Shaftesbury Avenue, Joyce Taylor dreams of opening her own restaurant. But when the man she loves enlists in the war, and a surprise request comes through from her dying grandmother, Joyce's life gets turned upside down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStruggling to keep the café afloat with her new-found responsibilities, it's not long before Joyce starts to feel the pressure might be all too much. Luckily, her supportive friends Annie and Rose are on hand to help. Despite all the madness, can Joyce find a way to make her dreams come true? And will her love story have a happy ending?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnie, Rose and Joyce are three girls with very different dreams – but the same great friendship. From the author of the Foyles Bookshop series, \u003ci\u003eBig Dreams for the West End Girls\u003c\/i\u003e is a charming and uplifting WW1 saga, perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Rosie Hendry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eBig Dreams for the West End Girls\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Exceptional reading! You will need tissues' 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Truly inspiring historical fiction. A lovely written piece of work! Readers will not be disappointed with this one! I loved every minute. My heart is with all of the characters' 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A heartwarming, historical novel with strong characters and lots of plot turns and twists'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I highly recommend this book for its fascinating historical details and strong main character'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An excellent WWI-era historical fiction saga that I really, truly enjoyed' 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'One does not have to read the previous book to easily follow along and pick up the gem that is this novel' 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Well Elaine you have done it again! The first book was brilliant and this has just got better. I still feel like I am one of the girls! I can't wait to read the next in the series' 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312930566517,"sku":"9781800246096","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781800246096_e4734bb9-6a70-4b16-a470-5e3274c03d0d.jpg?v=1786027002"},{"product_id":"9781805497202","title":"Victory for the Foyles Bookshop Girls","description":"An emotional saga for fans of Rosie Clarke and Elaine Everest ??London, 1918: the war in Europe may be drawing to an end, but there are new challenges for the Foyles bookshop girls.   As their dreams of the war ending look like they might finally come true, the girls of London’s Foyles bookshop allow themselves to look forward to a brighter future.   But their hopes may be shattered when news of a terrible flu that is gripping the world reaches London, and the girls realise they are not out of danger yet. Meanwhile, they have their own challenges to face when Alice discovers her father has been living a double life; Victoria’s beloved husband Ted struggles to adjust to life after the trenches; and the secret Molly has been keeping finally comes to light.   But, working side-by-side in London’s Foyles bookshop, Alice, Victoria and Molly have become more like sisters than friends. And together, they can brave any storm.   As London faces its toughest year yet, will the Foyles bookshop girls make it through to victory together?Praise for Elaine Roberts:'A delightful story of friendship, love and hope during the dark days of WW1' Elaine Everest'It’s great to be back at Foyles Bookshop in London during WW1. The shop girls stories have been told before so this time it’s the turn of the Beckford family. Ellen the eldest daughter has to take on more responsibilities as her Father is accused of spying. Lots of great characters as well as those you love to hate' Netgalley reviewer'A book about working in a bookshop just what I love. This is another wonderful family saga in this series. A quick read but, very enjoyable' Netgalley reviewer'Kept me enthralled from start to finish' Netgalley reviewer'Offers a heart-wrenching insight into how hard life was for the women left at home and how emotions ran high as war continued. A highly recommended read that will pull at your heartstrings' Netgalley reviewer'Was immediately drawn in to this story' Netgalley reviewer'A real heart-warming read. Great story and characters, would love a sequel' Netgalley reviewer'A strong start to what looks to be a trilogy of books about these women and I cannot wait to go back and see how they are all faring' Netgalley reviewer'Skilfully crafted characters and an exquisite storyline all kept my attention from the first page to the last' Netgalley reviewer'If you're looking for something to make you cry over your tea and warm your heart on a wintery morning, then this is a book you'll want to reach for' Netgalley reviewer'The author did an outstanding job of finding a niche in the saga genre' Netgalley reviewer","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56420023107957,"sku":"9781805497202","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-elaine-roberts.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}