An irresistible, romantic and nostalgic novel about a resilient community of friends and neighbours in Clapham, south London, during the Second World War - not to be missed by readers of Lilian Harry, Kate Thompson and Annie Murray.

1942 is drawing to a close. German air raids have devastated south London. While their menfolk face up to Hitler's forces in Europe and North Africa, the women of Lavender Road have their own battles to fight.Nurse Molly Coogan is keen to do her bit, but first she needs to escape from the oppressive discipline of hospital life. And from her dangerous attraction to an unobtainable man. Jen Carter is convinced she's got what it takes to become an actress. But will she have to use more than her acting talents to get that lucky break?Jen's mother Joyce has always had to scrimp and save while bringing up her large family. Now, as food shortages deepen, she's amazed to find her advice in public demand. As the neighbourhood celebrates Christmas, no one can guess what new friendships, foreign adventures or romantic surprises are around the corner.You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll want to stay on Lavender Road till the bittersweet end.A Lavender Road novelFICTION £6.99Headline.co.ukHelencareybooks.co.ukFacebook (logo) /helencareybooksTwitter (logo) @HelenCareyBooksAlso available in ebookCover by ...