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'Julie Anderson has created a thoroughly absorbing and powerful series, with an attention to detail and atmosphere that is exemplary, masterfully bringing to life the reality of post-war London and the hardships and hopes of a fascinating era. At the series’ heart are two superbly-drawn and compelling women in Faye and Ellie, both tremendously engaging characters who will pull you into their lives and make you cheer their every victory and feel their every setback. Festival Days is a feast of a historical crime novel and an utterly fitting final instalment to an excellent trilogy, casting light on an evil that is still sadly relevant today. I’ve loved all three books in the trilogy – my one wish is that there were going to be more books in this fantastic series.' Chris Lloyd
'Julie Anderson brings to life a fascinating chapter of London history, in which her feisty and hugely likeable female characters once more take centre stage. Completing her successful trilogy, set around the all-female South London Hospital, Festival Days is a fast-paced, thrilling read, opening a window on a shocking issue that sadly remains relevant to this day. Highly recommended.' Heidi Amsinck
'An excellent mid-century series.' Dominic Nolan
May 1951
Celebration is in the air with the Festival of Britain and for the first time in years the mood is one of hope rather than hurt.
For Detective Constable Faye Smith, London is not as safe as it seems. The criminal underworld is gaining strength, enjoying a lively existence below the surface. Then two bodies are found in the war-time shelters, a man and a woman. Who are they? What’s their story? Why were they murdered and how did they end up in the shelters?
Meanwhile, Ellie Peveril is busy with a celebration of a different kind. Ellie does all she can to support her friend but has her own worries, with ex-fiancé Patrick Haverstock looming in the shadows. Faye, keen to unravel the mystery of the double murder, finds herself tangled up in crimes that stretch far beyond a simple killing.
Faye and Ellie must face their toughest case yet as their lives change, irrevocably, for the future.
Genre: Historical Mystery
'Julie Anderson has created a thoroughly absorbing and powerful series, with an attention to detail and atmosphere that is exemplary, masterfully bringing to life the reality of post-war London and the hardships and hopes of a fascinating era. At the series’ heart are two superbly-drawn and compelling women in Faye and Ellie, both tremendously engaging characters who will pull you into their lives and make you cheer their every victory and feel their every setback. Festival Days is a feast of a historical crime novel and an utterly fitting final instalment to an excellent trilogy, casting light on an evil that is still sadly relevant today. I’ve loved all three books in the trilogy – my one wish is that there were going to be more books in this fantastic series.' Chris Lloyd
'Julie Anderson brings to life a fascinating chapter of London history, in which her feisty and hugely likeable female characters once more take centre stage. Completing her successful trilogy, set around the all-female South London Hospital, Festival Days is a fast-paced, thrilling read, opening a window on a shocking issue that sadly remains relevant to this day. Highly recommended.' Heidi Amsinck
'An excellent mid-century series.' Dominic Nolan
May 1951
Celebration is in the air with the Festival of Britain and for the first time in years the mood is one of hope rather than hurt.
For Detective Constable Faye Smith, London is not as safe as it seems. The criminal underworld is gaining strength, enjoying a lively existence below the surface. Then two bodies are found in the war-time shelters, a man and a woman. Who are they? What’s their story? Why were they murdered and how did they end up in the shelters?
Meanwhile, Ellie Peveril is busy with a celebration of a different kind. Ellie does all she can to support her friend but has her own worries, with ex-fiancé Patrick Haverstock looming in the shadows. Faye, keen to unravel the mystery of the double murder, finds herself tangled up in crimes that stretch far beyond a simple killing.
Faye and Ellie must face their toughest case yet as their lives change, irrevocably, for the future.
Genre: Historical Mystery
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