Book description
Discover the heartwarmingly witty new historical novel about changing (sometimes reluctantly) with the times in the aftermath of WW2, perfect for fans of Maggie O'Farrell and Rachel Joyce.
'A deeply pleasurable postwar tale' Guardian
'Generous, touching and romantic' Clare Chambers
'One of our finest writers of literary entertainment' Spectator
'Sometimes…
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I love Lissa Evans' books and this one was a real treat. She balances humour and emotion superbly. Her style is witty but not self-conscious. Her characters are colourful but not cartoonish; you can't help caring about them. Her feeling for fairly recent history - her favourite time being around the Second World War - is assured. Small Bomb at Dimperley is funny and yet it tugs at your heartstrings in a non-sentimental way. She writes cracking plots, utterly believable and (mostly) lovable characters. And I loved the new departure of locating this story in an upper class country estate…
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