Wartime on Sanctuary Lane

Kirsty Dougal

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Penguin Books Ltd
11 May 2024

Sagas; Historical fiction

Series: Sanctuary Lane

Call the Midwife meets All Creatures Great and Small in this brand new saga series set in a WWI East End Animal Sanctuary

As the Great War engulfs Europe, twenty-one -year old Ruby Archer decides to 'do her bit' at a local munitions factory, quickly making new friends on the deafening factory floor. But wartime is hard for everyone, and she cannot ignore the abandoned animals scavenging in the East End streets.

Ruby soon takes in injured terrier Mac, and rescues a stray kitten, Tess, but when all the local cats mysteriously disappear, she knows she needs to do more, and with the help of her friends plans a small-scale monthly clinic. Soon opposition comes from all sides, including her family and the local vet, can Ruby and her friends pull together to show them that in wartime every life matters?

By: Kirsty Dougal
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 277g
ISBN: 9781405958660
ISBN 10: 1405958669
Series: Sanctuary Lane
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 11 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Kirsty Dougal has a background in advertising and now runs her own consultancy. Over the past 25 years, she has interviewed the Great British public on everything from Rolos to razors. Kirsty also writes WW1 sagas as Poppy Cooper; The Post Office Girls and A Post Office Christmas, and contemporary fiction as Kirsten Hesketh. Married with a son and daughter and two exceptionally fluffy moggies, Kirsty is also a keen amateur archaeologist and loves to spend her weekends on a local Roman dig. She loves walking and is a staunch supporter of Wycombe Wanderers - especially when they are winning! Kirsty lives in Oxfordshire. You can find Kirsty on Twitter- @kirsten_hesketh

Reviews for Wartime on Sanctuary Lane

Praise for The Post Office Girls * : * A wonderful coming-of-age story, full of humour against such an emotional backdrop -- Jessica Ryn Brimming over with period detail, this coming-of-age story has an endearing heroine and an absorbing plot. A sparkling debut saga -- Maisie Thomas