A masterpiece Lisa ScottolineIn 1944, during one of the fiercest conflicts the world has ever known, three strangers lives collide . . . * * * EVERY SECOND COUNTSAn orphan with no prospects, Charlie Matters life has always been a fight for survival.
He emerged miraculously unscathed from the Blitz, but theres no telling when the next bomb will fall, or whether it will be the one to end his life. Molly Wakefields dreams of a joyful homecoming are all shes had to hold on to after being evacuated to the countryside five years ago.
But when she finally returns, Molly faces a London changed beyond recognition, and the devastating news that neither of her parents are there. Charlies and Mollys paths converge at The Book Keep, where they find an unexpected ally and protector in the bookshops owner, widower Ignatius Oliver.
But the trios newfound peace is jeopardized as past secrets catch up with them.
Can they help one another survive this turbulent time? Or will they be ripped apart from the last remaining people they hold dear?Journey back to wartime London with Strangers in Time, a gripping wartime drama from David Baldacci, the internationally bestselling author of The 6:20 Man and A Calamity of Souls. * * *KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. A visceral reminder that war creates the most indefatigable bonds between unlikely souls Jodi PicoultA book that will stay with you Ann Cleeves Captivating, tender, brutal and brilliant Peter JamesBaldacci is the master Jeffrey ArcherBaldacci is still peerless The Sunday TimesOne of the worlds best thriller masters Daily Mail
