Yours Cheerfully
an inspirational story of wartime friendship from the author of Dear Mrs Bird
Published on 7. July 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-5098-5396-0 (ISBN)
Description
The charming and hilarious tonic we've all been waiting for. The Times bestseller, Yours Cheerfully, is the uplifting sequel to Dear Mrs Bird by AJ Pearce.
'Loved. Every. Word.' - Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry
London, September 1941. For plucky, determined Emmy Lake, working at Woman's Friend magazine has become everything she dreamed, especially since the departure of the magazine's formidable editor, Henrietta Bird. Now Emmy really can get on and Do Her Bit.
When the Ministry of Information calls on Woman's Friend to help recruit female supporters to the war effort, Emmy is thrilled, but soon she and best friend Bunty meet a young woman who shows them the real challenges that women war workers face. Suddenly Emmy must tackle a life-changing dilemma: should she carry out her duty or stand by her friends?
'Absolutely lovely!' - Marian Keyes
'Buoyant . . . a tonic in testing times' - Mail on Sunday
'A brilliant follow up to Dear Mrs Bird' - Clare Mackintosh
'Full of wit, friendship and the uplifting knowledge that when people come together, great changes can be made' - Katie Fforde
'Loved. Every. Word.' - Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry
London, September 1941. For plucky, determined Emmy Lake, working at Woman's Friend magazine has become everything she dreamed, especially since the departure of the magazine's formidable editor, Henrietta Bird. Now Emmy really can get on and Do Her Bit.
When the Ministry of Information calls on Woman's Friend to help recruit female supporters to the war effort, Emmy is thrilled, but soon she and best friend Bunty meet a young woman who shows them the real challenges that women war workers face. Suddenly Emmy must tackle a life-changing dilemma: should she carry out her duty or stand by her friends?
'Absolutely lovely!' - Marian Keyes
'Buoyant . . . a tonic in testing times' - Mail on Sunday
'A brilliant follow up to Dear Mrs Bird' - Clare Mackintosh
'Full of wit, friendship and the uplifting knowledge that when people come together, great changes can be made' - Katie Fforde
Reviews / Votes
Buoyant and bubbly, a tonic in testing times -- Eithne Farry * Mail on Sunday * Absolutely lovely! And if you haven't read Dear Mrs Bird yet, do so, without delay! -- Marian Keyes AJ Pearce captures the wartime spirit perfectly -- Emma Lee-Potter * Sunday Express * A new book by AJ Pearce is a guaranteed delight! -- Annie Barrows, author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society A delightful & poignant story of courage, friendship & love on the Home Front * Grazia * Heart rending and poignant moments . . . Wonderful -- Dinah Jefferies Uplifting * the i * Loved. Every. Word. -- Bonnie Garmus, author of <i>Lessons in Chemistry<i> Yours Cheerfully is FABULOUS -- Milly Johnson Filled with humour, heart & poignancy * Good Housekeeping * Brimming with courage, vim, good humour, and above all the healing power of friendship. It's wonderful -- Emma Stonex This sequel to Dear Mrs Bird is everything you'd expect * Woman's Weekly * Full of pluck, humour and make-do-and-mend, Pearce's novels are a comfort and joy * Daily Mail * Uplifting, funny and warm - just the ticket! -- Tracy Rees A joyous story of friendship, courage and love * Independent * Yours Cheerfully is the perfect pick-me-up for these post-pandemic-y times * Red * So much fun and a breath of fresh air! I loved every minute -- Tor Udall, author of <i>A Thousand Paper Birds</i> Yours Cheerfully is an absolute joy -- Shelley Harris I adored AJ Pearce's Dear Mrs Bird and this is the brilliant sequel, so I am indeed cheerful -- Jill Mansell Yours Cheerfully insists, gently and amiably, on the power of compassion * Sunday Telegraph, Book of the Week * This heart-cheering read will give you a real lift * Fabulous Magazine * I gobbled up Yours Cheerfully -- Julie Cohen, author of <i>The Two Lives of Louis and Louise</i> Warm and cosy, transporting you back in time and enveloping you like a big hug * My Weekly * Full of wit, friendship and the uplifting knowledge that when people come together, great changes can be made. I absolutely loved it! -- Katie Fforde Emmy Lake is a character for the ages -- Jennifer Rosner, author of <i>The Yellow Bird Sings</i> A brilliant follow up to Dear Mrs Bird -- Clare Mackintosh, author of <i>I See You</i> Engrossing, engaging and charming. I finished reading with a smile, ready for anything -- Ericka Waller, author of <i>Dog Days</i> Yours Cheerfully is a triumph! -- Jane Wenham-Jones I devoured Yours Cheerfully -- Elizabeth Buchan Endearing, poignant, and relevant, this uplifting novel is a treat! -- Janet Skeslien Charles, author of <i>The Paris Library</i> A celebration of female friendship and solidarity in the toughest of times -- Alice O'Keeffe * Bookseller, Editor's Choice * In this uplifting sequel to Dear Mrs Bird, the Ministry of Information calls on young journalist Emmy to do her bit for the war effort in a story of female solidarity * The i * With big stakes and formidable opponents, this exciting saga is a fruitful exploration of the solidarity among women in times of grief, love, and hardship * Publishers Weekly * Readers will delight in this second chance to ride along with Emmy * Booklist *More details
Series
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: 193 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
268 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5098-5396-0 (9781509853960)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
AJ Pearce grew up in Hampshire, England. Her debut novel, Dear Mrs Bird, was a Sunday Times and international bestseller and was shortlisted for the British Book Awards Debut of the Year and the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown for best historical debut. Yours Cheerfully is the second novel in The Wartime Chronicles.