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What is "A Thread of Hope on Petticoat Lane" about?
Keep calm and carry on with the market girls of Petticoat Lane - a BRAND NEW uplifting and heartwarming saga story from the BESTSELLING author of The Library Girls of the East End
As war sweeps the streets of the East End, three women must fight to protect the community they love…
On the bustling cobblestones of Petticoat Lane, Maisie, Amanda and Bethan are trying to keep calm and carry on. But their lives are thrown into chaos when the council threatens to reduce the number of market stalls, putting their livelihoods at risk.
Wanting to support the community in any way they can, the girls find a welcome distraction in helping a vulnerable young mother, recently made homeless with newborn twins. Together with generous offerings from other market traders, they set out to sew two christening gowns, proving that even in the darkest times, the Lane looks after its own.
With the future of Petticoat Lane hanging in the balance, the three friends must find the courage to stand up against authority. In the heart of a war-ravaged East End, where everyone is struggling to make do, can they successfully stitch their community – and their lives – back together?
Praise for Patricia McBride
'A compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke
'If you like Dee Williams' books about Silvertown and Rotherhithe, you'll love Patricia's Library Girls series.' Lizzie Lane
'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees
'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn’t read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith
'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'Such a well written book like the ones before, very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
Who wrote "A Thread of Hope on Petticoat Lane"?
"A Thread of Hope on Petticoat Lane" was written by Patricia McBride.
Patricia McBride is the author of several fiction and non-fiction books as well as numerous articles. She loves undertaking the research for her books, helped by stories told to her by her Cockney mother and grandparents who lived in the East End. Patricia lives in Cambridge with her husband.
