{"product_id":"9781804361924-war-comes-to-the-dales","title":"War Comes to the Dales","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn uplifting, heart-warming and emotional World War Two rural saga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eHeartwarming\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emoving\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eheartbreaking\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003epowerful\u003c\/b\u003e, and so much more.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan she help the village survive the war?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApril 1941\u003c\/b\u003e. When Bobby Bancroft arrived in Silverdale to take a job as a reporter on \u003ci\u003eThe Tyke\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, the sleepy Yorkshire Dales village felt like a little pocket of a past long gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile much of the country was suffering nightly bombing raids as the Blitz raged, life in isolated Silverdale carried on just as it had for a hundred years or more. But as the summer of 1941 approaches, war finally seems to have come to Silverdale. The villagers face new hardships when shortages and rationing begin to bite, young men become scarce as more and more are called up, and Bobby finds herself juggling her job on the magazine with a new role as an ARP warden. Even her surly editor Reg and his wife are doing their bit, taking two young evacuees from London into their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Bobby has been growing closer to village vet Charlie, who is preparing to leave Silverdale to begin training with the RAF. The villagers are whispering that wedding bells will soon be chiming, but then Bobby is confronted with an impossible choice. Can she bring herself to give up the job she adores to be with the man she loves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss this heart-warming, captivating WWII saga series set in the Yorkshire Dales. If you like James Herriot, Gervase Phinn, Pam Howes or Maggie Mason, you'll love this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are loving \u003ci\u003eWar Comes to the Dales:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Fabulous book, \u003cb\u003eloved every page\u003c\/b\u003e and didn't want to put it down.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The \u003cb\u003echaracters are all so likeable\u003c\/b\u003e and you want to get to know them more.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Heartwarming, historical and humorous. \u003cb\u003eThoroughly enjoyed it from cover to cover\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'There are \u003cb\u003ereal echoes of \u003ci\u003eAll Creatures Great and Small\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e in this storyI loved it.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The characters are realistic, likable, and heartwarming'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eLoved this one\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eFull of warmth and romance\u003c\/b\u003e during very difficult times.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A lovely book with a story and characters that blend so well together to \u003cb\u003ebring this book alive for the reader\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Ms. Firth's \u003cb\u003estorytelling is absolutely spectacular\u003c\/b\u003e and full of so much heart, and her writing jumps right off of the page.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The descriptions of the countryside are so descriptive and beautiful. \u003cb\u003eBobby's devotion to her community is commendable and heartwarming\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41033837609057,"sku":"9781804361924","price":8.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36483195_6e68ecdc-9d1e-4b6a-8aca-cca2d5aa63c5.jpg?v=1760008592","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781804361924-war-comes-to-the-dales","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}