Kate Thompson an award-winning journalist, ghostwriter and novelist who has spent the past two decades in the UK mass market and book publishing industry. Over the past eight years Kate has written eleven fiction and non-fiction titles, three of which have made the Sunday Times top ten bestseller list.
PRAISE FOR KATE THOMPSON A captivating tale about the power of libraries and how they connect us . . . Meticulously researched, readers will be entranced by this fascinating slice of history A heartwarming story of how friendship and the written word sustain us in the toughest times. Based on a little-known true story, Kate Thompson's meticulous research and love of libraries shine through. Perfect for fans of Dear Mrs. Bird. Books help win the day in this splendid warm-hearted novel of wartime resilience and romance, based on a true story Remarkable . . . Heartbreaking and inspiring, this brilliantly researched book also captures the essence of the story through its evocative words and thoughtfully written characters Libraries create writers! And here's a book as wrapped up in libraries as it could be . . . An ode to books, libraries and the resilience of women. Uplifting and heartwarming. The strength of the human spirit shines through My best book of the year. I loved the feeling this book gave me. The fact that this community, this love of books realty did exist and really did make a difference, was a wonderful thing to discover Warm and uplifting historical fiction, all made to feel so real because of the historical details seamlessly woven into the story