The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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Mary Ann Shaffer
Annie Barrows
The beloved, life-affirming international bestseller which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide - now a major film starring Lily James, Matthew Goode, Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Courtenay and Penelope Wilton'I can't remember the last time I discovered a novel as smart and delightful as this one ... Treat yourself to this book, please – I can't recommend it highly enough' Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray LoveTo give them hope she must tell their storyIt's 1946. The war is over, and Juliet Ashton has writer's block. But when she receives a letter from Dawsey Adams of Guernsey – a total stranger living halfway across the Channel, who has come across her name written in a second hand book – she enters into a correspondence with him, and in time with all the members of the extraordinary Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Through their letters, the society tell Juliet about life on the island, their love of books – and the long shadow cast by their time living under German occupation. Drawn into their irresistible world, Juliet sets sail for the island, changing her life forever.
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Author
Mary Ann Shaffer
Pages
256
Publisher
A&C Black
Published Date
2009-05-10
ISBN
1408803313 9781408803318
Ratings
Google: 5
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"Such an interesting and sweet read! "
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Hannah
"Listening on audiobook and kept loosing track of what was going on. Might try hardback sometime in the future "
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Jennifer Payne
"This is one of my absolute favorite books of all time I have read it multiple times. It is charming, funny, sweet, heartbreaking, and romantic. It is amazing how much can be conveyed through only letters, and how the author captures each character’s different writing style. An under-appreciated classic. "
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Kate Elliott
"A little history, a little mystery and interesting characters in an unusual format - really good read! #beenthere #drama "
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Linda Howell
"This is another one I thought was so-so."
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Denise Nash
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