Meet Me Under the Clock
A gritty and heartwarming wartime saga
2nd Edition
Published on 31. August 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-1-0350-1518-4 (ISBN)
Description
As the pressures of rationing, bombing raids and sleepless nights grow, two sisters must decide what they really want from life - and if they're brave enough to fight for it. Meet Me Under the Clock is a beautiful wartime story from Annie Murray.
Growing up in Birmingham, Sylvia and Audrey Whitehouse have always been like chalk and cheese. When the Second World War breaks out, Sylvia is still dreaming of her forthcoming marriage to fiance Ian - while Audrey jumps at the career opportunities the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) throws her way.
Audrey joins the ranks at RAF Cardington but soon finds that her new freedom also brings temptation. When she goes too far, the consequences ripple through the Whitehouse family. Meanwhile, Sylvia is doing her bit as a railway porter, much to her fiance's dismay. He thinks the job is unfeminine - unlike Sylvia's new friend Kitty, who is as sweet and pretty as can be. But Kitty's innocent nature hides a dark secret . . .
A heartbreaking yet inspiring wartime set novel, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn.
Growing up in Birmingham, Sylvia and Audrey Whitehouse have always been like chalk and cheese. When the Second World War breaks out, Sylvia is still dreaming of her forthcoming marriage to fiance Ian - while Audrey jumps at the career opportunities the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) throws her way.
Audrey joins the ranks at RAF Cardington but soon finds that her new freedom also brings temptation. When she goes too far, the consequences ripple through the Whitehouse family. Meanwhile, Sylvia is doing her bit as a railway porter, much to her fiance's dismay. He thinks the job is unfeminine - unlike Sylvia's new friend Kitty, who is as sweet and pretty as can be. But Kitty's innocent nature hides a dark secret . . .
A heartbreaking yet inspiring wartime set novel, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn.
Reviews / Votes
Annie Murray's superbly drawn characters will live with you long after you have finished reading -- Margaret Dickinson Heart-warming... gripping read, full of drama, love and compassion * Take a Break *More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
619 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0350-1518-4 (9781035015184)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Annie Murray
Meet Me Under the Clock
Book
03/2014
Pan Books
€31.15
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Person
Annie Murray was born in Berkshire and read English at St John's College, Oxford. Her first Birmingham novel, Birmingham Rose, hit the Sunday Times bestseller list when it was published in 1995. She has subsequently written many other successful novels, including War Babies and Girls in Tin Hats and the bestselling novels Chocolate Girls, Sisters of Gold and Black Country Orphan. Annie has four children, all Birmingham-born; she lives near Oxford.