Compelling WW2 read

This was a great read! The story of the two sisters, Amy and Lillian, who against their step-father’s wishes, join in on the kids from their school who are being evacuated from London to the country. After changing trains a couple of times the girls end up in Worthing.

Worthing is the town where Norah and her husband Jim, a local policeman, live. They recently already took in two evacuee sisters from London but as a colleague of Jim shows up at their doorstep with the two sisters, Norah of course takes these sisters in as well. Amy of 14 and Lilian almost 9 do not talk that much about their family in London. When the time is there to write a letter home Amy refuse but Lilian does, however they have no address so the letter stays at Norah and Jim’s mantlepiece.

Norah’s mother-in-law, Mrs. Krikwood, is also staying with Norah and Jim, Norah does not really fancy her mother-in-law, but Amy seems to have touched a weak spot with her and over time they become friends.

In a nice story telling way you get to know the people in this book, not only Norah and Jim and the ones mentioned before, but also Norah’s parents and her sister and the friendly retired concierge from the local school.

Quite a lot of small stories beside the main story about Amy and Lillian goes on in the book. As there are some questions unanswered, I wonder if there will be a 2nd book about Norah & Jim and their family.

I just don't think the cover fits the content, the girls in the story are significantly older than the girls on the front.

Characters = 9 | Atmosphere = 9 | Writing Style = 9 | Plot = 9 | Intrigue = 9 | Logic = 9 | Enjoyment = 9 | Score 9.00 = 5 stars