A compelling story about two people who overcome personal difficulties throughout WW2. Esme who is working to restore the library at the local manor and American doctor Brad who has set up and runs the hospital in the grounds of the manor. The attraction between them is instant but they both have secrets that they are unwilling to share. This is a charming book, one that I was unable to put down.

Set against the backdrop of the second world war in England it will tell the story of one woman's brave journey of trying to navigate through life. Overall this was a very lovely book not only about having a second chance at finding love but also trying to keep the family bonds strong. I was overall very impressed with this novel the characters were wonderful and the way that the plot played out was very impressive.
Our main character Esme has had it difficult the last couple of years what with her husband dying and losing a child. Her father's health is also failing and her stepmother doesn't seem to care. To make matters worse the war has caused jobs to downsize and she ends up losing her position at the library. However, a meeting with a stranger at a coffee shop gives her good prospects obtaining a new position.
She ends up obtaining a position at a local manor. On top of organizing the estate library she is also been employed to write the memoirs for the man of the house. Things seem to be looking up for her but she has constant worries about the war and her fathers declining health. Then there is also the handsome new Doctor whom she starts developing feelings that she hasn't had since her husband.
I received an arc copy from Netgalley and all opinions are of my own.

Amazing book. Easy five stars! I did not want to put it down! Will be recommending in my Facebook group! Also buying copies for my book loving family members!

I loved this book from start to finish.
Without spoiling it for anyone who hasn't yet read, Esme could be a bit of a meddler.
Muriel was a horrid person and I was so glad things turned out the way they did for her.
I wish some of the characters like Stella, and Bertha had an ending to their story.
Well worth a read for Molly Green and Historical Fiction fans.

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I have really enjoyed reading Molly Green's Bletchley series, so when I was asked if I would like to read her new novel I did not hesitate to say yes. I was not disappointed with the story at all but I have found the title to be a bit misleading as yes Esme has secrets but in my mind I thought that the story would be about her being some sort of spy, passing on war secrets whilst working in a library. Unfortunately it isn't that kind of story but it is still a great read.

When Esme is given her notice from the public library in Bath, she needs to find another job quickly, as she doesn't want to have to move back with her ailing Dad and her step mother. She also doesn't want to move too far away from her dad as he is extremely poorly and she is not comfortable that her step mother is looking after him properly. After meeting a young lady in a coffee shop, she gets offered an interview to work in a stately home as a librarian but all is not what it seems.

The book follows Esme as she navigates her new life, whilst having to deal with the death of her husband, losing her job and home and trying to look out for her dad, whilst living in at her new job and all that it entails, whilst a war is going on

Again another book set in the WW2 era (I have said I love books about this era). It is a lovely book with some interesting characters, based on events that really did happen even though the names may have been changed. You can tell there was lots of research done (especially with the location of the stately home).

There was a small extract at the end of Molly's new book so I am hoping I am offered to read this one too 🤞

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

Brilliant author with brilliant family saga books and this one didn’t disappoint