Wartime Hotel – serie

Discover a brand-new, unforgettable WWII saga brimming with irresistible charm and warmth! Perfect for fans of historical fiction by Ellie Dean and Lesley Eames 📖✨'I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough... Maisie Thomas completely immerses you in the wartime world' Eva Glyn, author of The Santorini Writing RetreatManchester, 1942.When Kitty Dunbar was forced to confront her husband’s debts and close the family hotel, she transformed Dunbar’s into a storage business for bombed-out families. But with her daughter to support, and relishing her new independence, Kitty is keen to come up with more ways to use the once prestigious hotel.Sharing her home are former chambermaid Lily, and kind-hearted welfare worker Beatrice, both haunted by past loss. Together, the three women create a new kind of family in the heart of the Manchester Blitz: one built on respect and resilience. When Kitty suggests hosting wedding receptions in the old dining room, her friends are happy and willing to lend a hand – and help to serve ‘Dunbar’s Wartime Wedding Punch’!But when Lily meets a handsome doctor, and Beatrice comes face to face with an old flame, will hearts finally be mended, or broken once more?While war rages around them, can these three women find the courage to keep fighting for their dreams?Praise for the Wartime Hotel series:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An irresistible wartime saga brimming with warmth, courage and charm. The fabulous Maisie Thomas has woven a rich, emotional story of friendship and fresh starts and I can't wait for the next installment.' Kirsty Dougal, author of The Poppy Girls⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is such a lovely series, full of warmth, hope and solidarity, and one which all saga lovers will enjoy.' Short Book & Scribes⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher EvacueesPraise for Maisie Thomas:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gives a vivid picture of women's lives in wartime Manchester' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart' Reader Review

The BRAND NEW instalment in Maisie Thomas' nostalgic and heart-warming WWII saga series that fans of Lesley Eames and Ellie Dean will love. 📖 💕 Welcome to the Wartime Hotel!Manchester, 1943.Kitty’s new venture, hosting wedding receptions at Dunbar’s Hotel, has got off to a flying start, and she’s looking to the future. With the tide of the war turning and victory on the distant horizon, Kitty is keen to keep her independence once the men come home. But will her spendthrift husband Bill agree to a divorce – and to letting her keep the business?Beatrice’s work in welfare is hugely rewarding, and she loves the children’s clubs she runs at Dunbar’s. But when a spate of thefts breaks out locally, the police become involved. Could the children be to blame, or can Beatrice help discover the true culprits?Former hotel maid Lily knows she still loves her estranged husband, Daniel. But can there be any chance of a reconciliation, when he discovers she is pregnant with another man’s baby?After everything they’ve been through – the ups and downs of war, life and love – will the women of the wartime hotel finally get their happy ending?Praise for the Wartime Hotel series:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An irresistible wartime saga brimming with warmth, courage and charm. The fabulous Maisie Thomas has woven a rich, emotional story of friendship and fresh starts and I can't wait for the next installment.' Kirsty Dougal, author of The Poppy Girls⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A wonderful and uplifting tale of female friendship' Eva Glyn, author of The Dubrovnik Book Club⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher Evacuees⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is such a lovely series, full of warmth, hope and solidarity, and one which all saga lovers will enjoy.' Short Book & Scribes⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gives a vivid picture of women's lives in wartime Manchester' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart' Reader Review

The first in a nostalgic and heart-warming WWII saga series by bestselling author Maisie Thomas. Perfect for fans of Ellie Dean and Lesley Eames will love. ❤️Manchester, 1941Kitty learned early on in her marriage that her husband, Bill Dunbar, isn’t reliable with money. So when they inherit the Dunbar family hotel at the start of the war, she's hopeful that their financial worries are over… until the bailiffs turn up! With Bill now in the army, it’s up to Kitty to turn things around for her family, or risk ruin.Lily worked as a chambermaid at Dunbar’s before the war. She met Daniel there, but their relationship was complicated by class differences and the disapproval of Daniel’s mother. Now Lily is pregnant – and with Daniel away at sea, she is all alone. When tragedy strikes, will Kitty and Dunbar’s come to her rescue?Beatrice is in her forties, unmarried, and working in a job that exposes her to the harsh realities of poverty and sacrifice. She wonders whether the war might give her the opportunity to change lives for the better - including her own. But when she's accused of a crime she didn't commit, the future looks bleak... until Kitty makes a surprising suggestion.Can the community around Dunbar’s hotel pull together and provide a beacon of hope and resilience, in the dark days of war?'An irresistible wartime saga brimming with warmth, courage and charm. The fabulous Maisie Thomas has woven a rich, emotional story of friendship and fresh starts and I can't wait for the next installment.' Kirsty Dougal, author of The Poppy Girls'A wonderful and uplifting tale of female friendship' Eva Glyn, author of The Dubrovnik Book Club'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher Evacuees'This is such a lovely series, full of warmth, hope and solidarity, and one which all saga lovers will enjoy.' Short Book & ScribesPraise for Maisie Thomas:'Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down' Reader Review'Gives a vivid picture of women's lives in wartime Manchester' Reader Review'Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart' Reader Review

The first in a nostalgic and heart-warming WWII saga series by bestselling author Maisie Thomas. Perfect for fans of Ellie Dean and Lesley Eames will love. ❤️Manchester, 1941Kitty learned early on in her marriage that her husband, Bill Dunbar, isn’t reliable with money. So when they inherit the Dunbar family hotel at the start of the war, she's hopeful that their financial worries are over… until the bailiffs turn up! With Bill now in the army, it’s up to Kitty to turn things around for her family, or risk ruin.Lily worked as a chambermaid at Dunbar’s before the war. She met Daniel there, but their relationship was complicated by class differences and the disapproval of Daniel’s mother. Now Lily is pregnant – and with Daniel away at sea, she is all alone. When tragedy strikes, will Kitty and Dunbar’s come to her rescue?Beatrice is in her forties, unmarried, and working in a job that exposes her to the harsh realities of poverty and sacrifice. She wonders whether the war might give her the opportunity to change lives for the better - including her own. But when she's accused of a crime she didn't commit, the future looks bleak... until Kitty makes a surprising suggestion.Can the community around Dunbar’s hotel pull together and provide a beacon of hope and resilience, in the dark days of war?'An irresistible wartime saga brimming with warmth, courage and charm. The fabulous Maisie Thomas has woven a rich, emotional story of friendship and fresh starts and I can't wait for the next installment.' Kirsty Dougal, author of The Poppy Girls'A wonderful and uplifting tale of female friendship' Eva Glyn, author of The Dubrovnik Book Club'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher Evacuees'This is such a lovely series, full of warmth, hope and solidarity, and one which all saga lovers will enjoy.' Short Book & ScribesPraise for Maisie Thomas:'Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down' Reader Review'Gives a vivid picture of women's lives in wartime Manchester' Reader Review'Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart' Reader Review

The first in a nostalgic and heart-warming WWII saga series by bestselling author Maisie Thomas. Perfect for fans of Ellie Dean and Lesley Eames will love. ❤️Manchester, 1941Kitty learned early on in her marriage that her husband, Bill Dunbar, isn’t reliable with money. So when they inherit the Dunbar family hotel at the start of the war, she's hopeful that their financial worries are over… until the bailiffs turn up! With Bill now in the army, it’s up to Kitty to turn things around for her family, or risk ruin.Lily worked as a chambermaid at Dunbar’s before the war. She met Daniel there, but their relationship was complicated by class differences and the disapproval of Daniel’s mother. Now Lily is pregnant – and with Daniel away at sea, she is all alone. When tragedy strikes, will Kitty and Dunbar’s come to her rescue?Beatrice is in her forties, unmarried, and working in a job that exposes her to the harsh realities of poverty and sacrifice. She wonders whether the war might give her the opportunity to change lives for the better - including her own. But when she's accused of a crime she didn't commit, the future looks bleak... until Kitty makes a surprising suggestion.Can the community around Dunbar’s hotel pull together and provide a beacon of hope and resilience, in the dark days of war?'An irresistible wartime saga brimming with warmth, courage and charm. The fabulous Maisie Thomas has woven a rich, emotional story of friendship and fresh starts and I can't wait for the next installment.' Kirsty Dougal, author of The Poppy Girls'A wonderful and uplifting tale of female friendship' Eva Glyn, author of The Dubrovnik Book Club'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher Evacuees'This is such a lovely series, full of warmth, hope and solidarity, and one which all saga lovers will enjoy.' Short Book & ScribesPraise for Maisie Thomas:'Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down' Reader Review'Gives a vivid picture of women's lives in wartime Manchester' Reader Review'Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart' Reader Review

Discover a brand-new, unforgettable WWII saga brimming with irresistible charm and warmth! Perfect for fans of historical fiction by Ellie Dean and Lesley Eames 📖✨'I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough... Maisie Thomas completely immerses you in the wartime world' Eva Glyn, author of The Santorini Writing RetreatManchester, 1942.When Kitty Dunbar was forced to confront her husband’s debts and close the family hotel, she transformed Dunbar’s into a storage business for bombed-out families. But with her daughter to support, and relishing her new independence, Kitty is keen to come up with more ways to use the once prestigious hotel.Sharing her home are former chambermaid Lily, and kind-hearted welfare worker Beatrice, both haunted by past loss. Together, the three women create a new kind of family in the heart of the Manchester Blitz: one built on respect and resilience. When Kitty suggests hosting wedding receptions in the old dining room, her friends are happy and willing to lend a hand – and help to serve ‘Dunbar’s Wartime Wedding Punch’!But when Lily meets a handsome doctor, and Beatrice comes face to face with an old flame, will hearts finally be mended, or broken once more?While war rages around them, can these three women find the courage to keep fighting for their dreams?Praise for the Wartime Hotel series:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An irresistible wartime saga brimming with warmth, courage and charm. The fabulous Maisie Thomas has woven a rich, emotional story of friendship and fresh starts and I can't wait for the next installment.' Kirsty Dougal, author of The Poppy Girls⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is such a lovely series, full of warmth, hope and solidarity, and one which all saga lovers will enjoy.' Short Book & Scribes⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher EvacueesPraise for Maisie Thomas:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gives a vivid picture of women's lives in wartime Manchester' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart' Reader Review

Discover a brand-new, unforgettable WWII saga brimming with irresistible charm and warmth! Perfect for fans of historical fiction by Ellie Dean and Lesley Eames 📖✨'I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough... Maisie Thomas completely immerses you in the wartime world' Eva Glyn, author of The Santorini Writing RetreatManchester, 1942.When Kitty Dunbar was forced to confront her husband’s debts and close the family hotel, she transformed Dunbar’s into a storage business for bombed-out families. But with her daughter to support, and relishing her new independence, Kitty is keen to come up with more ways to use the once prestigious hotel.Sharing her home are former chambermaid Lily, and kind-hearted welfare worker Beatrice, both haunted by past loss. Together, the three women create a new kind of family in the heart of the Manchester Blitz: one built on respect and resilience. When Kitty suggests hosting wedding receptions in the old dining room, her friends are happy and willing to lend a hand – and help to serve ‘Dunbar’s Wartime Wedding Punch’!But when Lily meets a handsome doctor, and Beatrice comes face to face with an old flame, will hearts finally be mended, or broken once more?While war rages around them, can these three women find the courage to keep fighting for their dreams?Praise for the Wartime Hotel series:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An irresistible wartime saga brimming with warmth, courage and charm. The fabulous Maisie Thomas has woven a rich, emotional story of friendship and fresh starts and I can't wait for the next installment.' Kirsty Dougal, author of The Poppy Girls⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is such a lovely series, full of warmth, hope and solidarity, and one which all saga lovers will enjoy.' Short Book & Scribes⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher EvacueesPraise for Maisie Thomas:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gives a vivid picture of women's lives in wartime Manchester' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart' Reader Review

Discover a brand-new, unforgettable WWII saga brimming with irresistible charm and warmth! Perfect for fans of historical fiction by Ellie Dean and Lesley Eames 📖✨'I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough... Maisie Thomas completely immerses you in the wartime world' Eva Glyn, author of The Santorini Writing RetreatManchester, 1942.When Kitty Dunbar was forced to confront her husband’s debts and close the family hotel, she transformed Dunbar’s into a storage business for bombed-out families. But with her daughter to support, and relishing her new independence, Kitty is keen to come up with more ways to use the once prestigious hotel.Sharing her home are former chambermaid Lily, and kind-hearted welfare worker Beatrice, both haunted by past loss. Together, the three women create a new kind of family in the heart of the Manchester Blitz: one built on respect and resilience. When Kitty suggests hosting wedding receptions in the old dining room, her friends are happy and willing to lend a hand – and help to serve ‘Dunbar’s Wartime Wedding Punch’!But when Lily meets a handsome doctor, and Beatrice comes face to face with an old flame, will hearts finally be mended, or broken once more?While war rages around them, can these three women find the courage to keep fighting for their dreams?Praise for the Wartime Hotel series:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An irresistible wartime saga brimming with warmth, courage and charm. The fabulous Maisie Thomas has woven a rich, emotional story of friendship and fresh starts and I can't wait for the next installment.' Kirsty Dougal, author of The Poppy Girls⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is such a lovely series, full of warmth, hope and solidarity, and one which all saga lovers will enjoy.' Short Book & Scribes⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher EvacueesPraise for Maisie Thomas:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gives a vivid picture of women's lives in wartime Manchester' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart' Reader Review

The BRAND NEW instalment in Maisie Thomas' nostalgic and heart-warming WWII saga series that fans of Lesley Eames and Ellie Dean will love. 📖 💕 Welcome to the Wartime Hotel!Manchester, 1943.Kitty’s new venture, hosting wedding receptions at Dunbar’s Hotel, has got off to a flying start, and she’s looking to the future. With the tide of the war turning and victory on the distant horizon, Kitty is keen to keep her independence once the men come home. But will her spendthrift husband Bill agree to a divorce – and to letting her keep the business?Beatrice’s work in welfare is hugely rewarding, and she loves the children’s clubs she runs at Dunbar’s. But when a spate of thefts breaks out locally, the police become involved. Could the children be to blame, or can Beatrice help discover the true culprits?Former hotel maid Lily knows she still loves her estranged husband, Daniel. But can there be any chance of a reconciliation, when he discovers she is pregnant with another man’s baby?After everything they’ve been through – the ups and downs of war, life and love – will the women of the wartime hotel finally get their happy ending?Praise for the Wartime Hotel series:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An irresistible wartime saga brimming with warmth, courage and charm. The fabulous Maisie Thomas has woven a rich, emotional story of friendship and fresh starts and I can't wait for the next installment.' Kirsty Dougal, author of The Poppy Girls⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A wonderful and uplifting tale of female friendship' Eva Glyn, author of The Dubrovnik Book Club⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher Evacuees⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is such a lovely series, full of warmth, hope and solidarity, and one which all saga lovers will enjoy.' Short Book & Scribes⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gives a vivid picture of women's lives in wartime Manchester' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart' Reader Review

The BRAND NEW instalment in Maisie Thomas' nostalgic and heart-warming WWII saga series that fans of Lesley Eames and Ellie Dean will love. 📖 💕 Welcome to the Wartime Hotel!Manchester, 1943.Kitty’s new venture, hosting wedding receptions at Dunbar’s Hotel, has got off to a flying start, and she’s looking to the future. With the tide of the war turning and victory on the distant horizon, Kitty is keen to keep her independence once the men come home. But will her spendthrift husband Bill agree to a divorce – and to letting her keep the business?Beatrice’s work in welfare is hugely rewarding, and she loves the children’s clubs she runs at Dunbar’s. But when a spate of thefts breaks out locally, the police become involved. Could the children be to blame, or can Beatrice help discover the true culprits?Former hotel maid Lily knows she still loves her estranged husband, Daniel. But can there be any chance of a reconciliation, when he discovers she is pregnant with another man’s baby?After everything they’ve been through – the ups and downs of war, life and love – will the women of the wartime hotel finally get their happy ending?Praise for the Wartime Hotel series:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An irresistible wartime saga brimming with warmth, courage and charm. The fabulous Maisie Thomas has woven a rich, emotional story of friendship and fresh starts and I can't wait for the next installment.' Kirsty Dougal, author of The Poppy Girls⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A wonderful and uplifting tale of female friendship' Eva Glyn, author of The Dubrovnik Book Club⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher Evacuees⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is such a lovely series, full of warmth, hope and solidarity, and one which all saga lovers will enjoy.' Short Book & Scribes⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gives a vivid picture of women's lives in wartime Manchester' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart' Reader Review