Just a first chapter which I didn't realise - should have checked.
Great though - didn't quite grab me quite as much as the first two books did but I'm sure it will once I read more than just a chapter.

I’m a massive fan of the first two books so I was very excited to be able to read this first chapter. It’s exquisite and definitely makes me less patient for the entire book to be released.

Excellent first chapter, I can’t wait for the rest of the book to be released.
I love the language and old fashioned terms used, it’s very well written.

Having listened to the previous two books in audible, I can honestly say that AJ Pearce has become an ‘auto read’ for me and I will read whatever they write.
Excellent character arcs, relatable plot lines set in a deeply well researched and interesting era., the previous two whetted my appetite for this new book. Delighted to read this first chapter and can’t wait for the release of the book.
These books are a genuine delight. Emmy, Charles, Bunty, Guy and Anne have all returned to share their lives with us. What a joy.

Thanks so much to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read this chapter ahead of publication in exchange for an honest review, and thanks to AJ for providing such a wonderful thought provoking read again

Im a massive fan of the first two books and this looks just as good. I really can’t wait! I feel a bit odd giving a full review with only a chapter. One thing was Thelma, I don’t remember her particularly from the other books and could have used a “Thelma from x”

I was only provided with the first chapter of this book, which is really too little on which to make a judgment. It is set in WWII and the language and attitudes are about right but I am not sure it will be particularly noteworthy.

This was only the first chapter of the new book in the Emmy Lake Chronicles so hard to say too much! However, the preview gave me the sense of being reunited with an old friend and how lovely to be back with Emmy, Bunty and the rest of the gang! I get the feeling more adventures are in store and I look forward to reading the book as soon as possible...

Even from just a sort glimpse into this book I can tell it is going to be as good as the previous ones.

This was only a preview of the first chapter but it drew me straight in and I can’t wait to read the rest.

Enjoyed the first chapter looking forward to reading the full book when it is published.. The era it is set in of rationing and war time is well described .Have enjoyed reading other books by the author and have met her at a book festival

Didn't realise it was a sample I had already read at the end of the previous book, I'm looking forward to this book

I hadn't realised this was only the first chapter, so I am now jumping up and down waiting for the whole novel to come out! NOT FAIR! LOL. Seriously, this was great, and I loved the cliffhanger...

What a lovely little snippet!! Can’t wait to read the whole thing - I long to be back in Emmy’s world!

An absolute joy to be reunited with Emmy & the gang again! I cannot wait to read the rest of it roll on May ☺️

What a fantastic sampler to get usxon the mood for the next book.
Immediately, I am drawn back into thier world (I just want to be in thier crowd)
I absolutely adore these books and characters and I'm so excited to be back with them in the coming months!

Having just devoured the first 2 books in this series - Dear Mrs Bird and Yours Cheerfully - I couldn’t wait to see what the third book had in store.

Thank-you NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for sharing the first chapter of Mrs Porter Calling.

We return to Emmy on her 25th birthday and sixteen months after she married Charles. Even though there is still a war on and the last time she saw Charles was on their Honeymoon, Emmy remains the chipper and plucky girl we fell in love with in the previous books. As always Emmy and Bunty are doing their bit to help with the war effort and this first chapter sets up a promising tale of two women determined to do their bit, despite the obstacles in their path.

I’m very much looking forward to reading the third installment of this series and hope it will be as uplifting and entertaining as the first 2 books.

A fantastic chapter and I can't wait to read this when it's released. This is a great series. Promising start to the next book in the series.

I absolutely adore this series.
A brill first chapter that’s reminder me why. I can’t wait to read it all and be back with these wonderful characters.

I love this series from A.J. Pearce but was a little disappointed to find that this was only the first chapter of this book. Thoroughly promising start returning with the wonderfully old-fashioned delightful style and characters we've come to expect. Look forward to reding the whole book after this short, but enjoyable, taster with maybe a future 5-star rating as I can't, in all honesty, rate it that highly on such a short excerpt.

The first chapter of the next instalment of emmy lake’s life has got me so excited to revisit these characters!
Counting down the days until I can read the full thing!