The Postmistress
The Postmistress by Sarah Blake, published by Penguin Books Limited on April 9, 2010, is an uncorrected proof edition comprising 336 pages. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative unfolds in 1940, amidst the turmoil of nightly bombings in London. The story centers on Frankie Bard, a young American radio reporter who shares the harrowing experiences of those affected by the war. Alongside her are Iris James, a postmistress in Cape Cod, and Emma Fitch, a doctor’s wife, both of whom are anxiously awaiting news from loved ones.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of love and loss as the lives of these three women intersect through the chaos of war. The novel delves into themes of hope and tragedy, revealing the emotional weight of the letters that Iris delivers and the desperate longing of Emma for her husband. The Postmistress captures the essence of human connection during a time of conflict, presenting a narrative that intertwines personal stories with the broader historical context of the 20th century.
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The Sunday Times bestseller The Postmistress by Sarah Blake is a heart-rending and profoundly moving story of love and loss in World War II.
It is 1940, and bombs fall nightly on London.
In the thick of the chaos is young American radio reporter Frankie Bard. She huddles close to terrified strangers in underground shelters, and later broadcasts stories about survivors in rubble-strewn streets. But for her listeners, the war is far from home.
Listening to Frankie are Iris James, a Cape Cod postmistress, and Emma Fitch, a doctor’s wife. Iris hears the winds stirring and knows that soon the letters she delivers will bear messages of hope or tragedy. Emma is desperate for news of London, where her husband is working – she counts the days until his return.
But one night in London the fates of all three women entwine when Frankie finds a letter – a letter she vows to deliver . . .
The Postmistress is an unforgettable story of three women: their loves, their partings and the secrets they must bear, or bury . . .
‘A beautifully written, though-provoking novel that I’m telling everyone to read’ Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help
‘A brilliant story, beautifully crafted, that touches the heart and captures the imagination’ Sunday Express
‘Unforgettable, heart-wrenching, captivating. A profoundly moving story of love, loss and life in war time’ Sunday Independent
‘Heartbreaking’ Daily Express
‘A World War Two blockbuster with echoes of Atonement’ Red
‘A moving tale that will stay with you long after the final page’ Good Housekeeping
Sarah Blake lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, the poet Josh Weiner, and their two sons.
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