Extract— The Girl from London
Author:
Olivia Spooner
Publisher:
Moa Press
ISBN:
9781869715120
Date published:
14 November 2023
Pages:
384
Format:
Paperback
RRP:
$37.99
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London, 1940. Ruth, a young schoolteacher, volunteers to escort children evacuating war-torn England to Australia and New Zealand. Though the journey out is perilous, Ruth forms close bonds with Fergus, a troubled child, and infuriating fellow volunteer, Bobby. But tragedy strikes. On their return voyage, The Rangitane is attacked by German raiders. As the ship goes down, surviving passengers are taken as prisoners of war. To the rest of the world, they are missing, presumed dead.
New Zealand 2005. Hazel boards a plane to London, on her lap is a treasured book from her grandfather, Fergus. A book that will finally reveal Ruth's story.
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