When War came to Laundry Cottage is an absorbing, fast moving coming of age tale as Sybil learns to grow up the hard way in wartime England.
Sybil thinks life in the countryside with her Aunty Vi will be dull, if safe, away from the Blitz. Yet a chance encounter on the bus to her new home with the glamorous Harriet turns her expectations on their heads. Add falling head over heels in love with the ‘wrong kind’ of US soldier and the consequences of that, and Sybil quickly finds herself less than safe, and life is certainly not dull.
The author breathes life into her characters as she effortlessly embroils Sybil in violent racism, heady partying (where you fear for her constantly!), and unexpected traitors. Through it all, Sybil has the loving pragmatism of Aunty Vi to give her the occasional push as well as the comfort she needs.
I loved the fact that Sybil had to grow into whatever heroism she displays – very realistic.
A good, pacy read where the action never lets up!
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