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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, which tells the story of Juliet Ashton, a writer who one day is contacted by a man living in Guernsey. Through a series of letters exchanged with him and other residents...
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A Study Guide for Mary Ann Shaffer's "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.
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A. J. Fikry's life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious...
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"Broken Wheel, Iowa, has never seen anyone like Sara, who traveled all the way from Sweden just to meet her pen pal, Amy. When she arrives, however, she finds that Amy's funeral has just ended. Luckily, the townspeople are happy to look after their bewildered tourist--even if they don't understand her peculiar need for books. Marooned in a farm town that's almost beyond repair, Sara starts a bookstore in honor of her friend's memory. All she wants...
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"In Denmark, Professor Anders Larsen has lost his wife and his hopes for the future. On an isolated English farm, Tina Hopgood is trapped in a life she doesn't remember choosing. Brought together by a shared fascination with the Tollund Man, subject of Seamus Heaney's famous poem, they begin writing letters to one another. From their vastly different worlds, they find they have more in common than they could have imagined, and an unexpected friendship...
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""Fans of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society will adore The Jane Austen Society... A charming and memorable debut, which reminds us of the universal language of literature and the power of books to unite and heal." -Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris Just after the Second World War, in the small English village of Chawton, an unusual but like-minded group of people...
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"Charlotte and Frankie think their lives are much more boring than the teen novels they read, but when Charlotte decides to write about their experiences, they realize much more is happening than meets the eye"--
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They'll find you love even if they can't find it for themselves. April McVey hasn't a romantic bone in her body. So what makes her believe she'll be the perfect assistant for Martha Hart's Marriage Bureau (Discretion Guaranteed)? Well, she certainly won't steal the best clients for herself. But she also can't help trying to work out what their lovelorn clients really need to complete their lives, which may not be marriage at all. Matchmaker Martha...
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"A look at the difficulties of sustaining childhood bonds, it's also a satisfying meditation on how nourishment for the body can replenish the soul."
-People A novel that combines the moving story of a friendship told in letters with more than 80 delicious recipes, The Recipe Club by Andrea Israel (Taking Tea) and Nancy Garfinkel (The Wine Lover's Guide to Wine Country) is a wonderful literary banquet. A celebration of female bonding and excellent...
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A long lost friendship reconnected in letters, laughs and unforgettable life lessons...
Jojo Moyes meets The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society in this powerfully moving novel! The best friendships are worth fighting for...
It's been fifteen years since Aggie's friendship with Rosie Hughes ended abruptly. But now she's heard from the village rumour mill that Rosie is off to war, she knows her best friend needs her more than ever - despite...
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In the small town of Opportunity, four mismatched people discover the unexpected power of kindness. A perfect tale for fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Moss has run away from Melbourne to Opportunity on the trail of a man she knows only by name. Her arrival sets in motion events that disturb the long-held secrets of three of the town's inhabitants: Finn, a brilliant mathematician, who has become a recluse; Lily Pargetter,...
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"A compelling story of love, courage and forgiveness. Highly recommended." -Historical Novel Society
"A sure bet for readers of personal war stories and those who want to know, 'What about the women and children?'" -Booklist
Inspired by true events, For Those Who Are Lost begins on the eve of the Nazi invasion of the island of Guernsey, when terrified parents have a choice to make: send their children alone to England, or keep the family together...
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With delectable prose, a sharp heroine ahead of her time, and an adventure across the English countryside in search of great food, Good Taste is the perfect historical novel for fans of Dear Mrs. Bird and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
You can tell a lot about a person from what they like to eat…
England in 1932 is in the grip of the Great Depression. Author of a much-loved but not very successful biography, Stella Douglas...
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1901. When a train robbery destroys Annie's plans for a quiet life, she reinvents herself as a redheaded daredevil and heads to Niagara Falls, determined to be the first person to survive going over it in a barrel - or to die trying.
But when Annie arrives in Niagara, she unwittingly walks into a turf war between two crime bosses vying to control the illegal gambling, extortion and prostitution that hum below Niagara's honeymoon veneer. As Annie...
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"Told mostly through letters, texts, and email, this contemporary romance will charm its way into hearts as Penelope rescues a theater and discovers her true self in the process"--
Fresh out of college, Penelope Edgewood is awarded a paid internship to help save a century-old theater on the island of Skymar. She jumps at the chance: a crumbling theater needs the special touch of someone who reveres all things vintage and adores the stage. Unfortunately,...
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The Guernsey Novels by award-winning author Anne Allen, linked but standalone stories, and will appeal to fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
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Tragedy seems to follow Jeanne Le Page around...Can she really go through it again and survive? She is lucky to be alive...at 16 Jeanne was almost killed in a boating accident which brought heart-breaking family tragedy. Now, fifteen years later, Jeanne returns reluctantly...
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The Germans pause their bombing raids on London but life on the homefront is certainly far from ordinary. The Seamstress on Cider Lane is a lighthearted and hopeful romance, perfect for fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and The Last Bookshop in London.Gifted seamstress Nora Archer opens a sewing shop just as clothing becomes rationed and scarce in Britain. London's fashionable elites soon discover her remarkable talent for...
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World War II on the home front: "Fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society or James Herriot will enjoy this unique historical account." -Library Journal
This remarkable firsthand account-from the acclaimed Golden Age mystery author-was written to let people know how the Second World War affected ordinary English country people. The Oaken Heart is Margery Allingham's tribute to the resiliency and determination of the people of...
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An epistolary novel with a twist, Please Write chronicles the correspondence between Vivienne, the alter ego of a recently widowed Cleveland artist, and Zippy, a mixed-breed terrier rescued off the streets of Baltimore. Their letters change and enrich their lives as well as that of Zippy's owner, Pamela, a harried journalist whose life is unraveling.
Combining the canine viewpoint of A Dog's Purpose with the poignant style of The Guernsey Literary...