A touching story about triumph over tribulation, as the library girls make the most of the festive periodAs the war continues, the library girls face their greatest challenge yet. . . With the echoes of war reverberating around London, Cordelia, Mavis, and Jane are delighted to be blessed with some good news: the King and his Queen will be making a visit to the East End. As excitement builds, so does their apprehension. With each passing day, the threat of destruction from air raids increasingly plagues their worried minds. But with Christmas on the horizon, their morale is at an all-time high, and the girls are determined to display to their esteemed guests all they have done with the library - and with so little. For Mavis especially, she is more focused on the library than ever - her beloved Joe is still fighting overseas and she is waiting for news on whether she might adopt young Joyce. But perhaps the royal visit will not be the only Christmas gift she'll be surprised with this year. . . ?A captivating tale of resilience and determination, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Elaine Roberts and Lesley Eames. Praise for the Library Girls series'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend. ' Rosie Clarke'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know. . . Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely . . . You couldn't read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative. ' ★★★★★ Reader Review'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' ★★★★★ Reader Review'Such a well written book like the ones before ,very readable and full of characters that are so believable. ' ★★★★★ Reader Review