Oh I was so excited to read this taster of AJ Pearce’s new book. I have so enjoyed the first two books featuring Emmy, I don’t know how AJ managed to evoke the war years so effectively, but she does, it’s another charming and beautifully written chapter in these wonderful lives and I simply can’t wait to read it when it is published in June. Get pre ordering people.

Edit: I have now been lucky enough to read the full book and it is wonderful, possibly the best one yet. It’s so eye opening about the reality of living with the War. The way of life tallies with my grandmother’s tales of the war; she would have been about the age that Emmy is .

This is a book about hope, love, friendship, sadness and most of all, it takes you right to the world of a 1943 London.

Such a good read! You must read it.

Having read the first 2 Emmy Lake books I was excited to read this one and it didn't disappoint.
It's absolutely brilliant although sad in places. We continue to follow Emmy and Bunty as they navigate the war and the challenges it throws up. As I said in my review of book 2 (Yours Cheerfully) I love that this series approaches the war from a different perspective, not only through Emmy and Bunty's lives but through the work Emmy does at Woman's Friend.
I hope there is a fourth book in this series as I want to be able to follow Emmy and Bunty to the end of the war, their story doesn't feel complete just yet.

Another absolute win for @ajpearcewrites and the third entry in her Emmy Lake Chronicles series. This book – and the entire series – is instant sunshine on a cloudy day. I have absolutely fallen in love with the charming and irresistible cast of characters who are navigating life in the British home front during World War II with courage, determination, and fierce love for one another.

The serious subject matter laced with humor and good fun is definitely my cup of tea. I give the entire series my highest recommendations.

This is an easy pre-order decision, my friends. And go ahead and get your hands on the first two in the series so you’ll be ready. Start with 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘔𝘳𝘴. 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘥 then 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺.

My thanks to @panmacmillan and @netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book before its publication date.

Eagerly anticipated and very much enjoyed. Now very much hoping there will be a fourth instalment of life with Emmy and co

The third instalment of the Emmy Lake chronicles - I've read and really enjoyed the first two - continues the wartime story of Emmy, her friends and her job at Woman's Friend magazine. Emmy's now been married to Charles for over a year, but they've barely seen each other in that time, what with the whole war business going on.

Mrs Cressida Porter ("everyone calls me Egg!") is the magazine's new owner, following the death of her uncle, Lord Overton. The glamorous, apparently delightful Mrs Porter knows little if anything about magazine publishing, but has plenty of ideas for "tiny, tiny changes" to Woman's Friend.... Rather than addressing the concerns and interests of readers, as the existing staff are dedicated to doing, Mrs Porter instead wants to fill the magazine with dresses from Harrods, society weddings, and pictures of her dog. All much to the dismay of Emmy, editor Guy Collins, and indeed the readers.

To begin with, Mrs Porter didn't seem *that* bad - a bit shallow and silly - but her true monstrousness soon became apparent, turning her into a proper antagonist for our heroes.

Meanwhile, at home in Pimlico, Emmy is house-sharing with best friend Bunty, and it's not long before another friend, Thelma, and her three children are also living there, the presence of the children adding an extra dimension to the story.

An excellent read and I look forward to the next in the series. Many thanks for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy.

Great first chapter, can't wait to read the rest! Anyone who enjoyed Dear Mrs Bird will also enjoy this.

I was suprised to see this was only the first chapter but as I havent read the first two in this series I guess that doesnt matter. From reading the chapter I think I will definately have to pick up the first two books now as I am really intrigued.

I thank Netgalley and the publisher for the first chapter of Mrs Porter calling. I didn't realise at the time that it was the first chapter of the third book in the series. I can honestly say I have not read any of the previous books. But I found this to be a good first chapter set in the 1940's and although I have not read any of the previous it was easy to get engrossed in the story. and I can't wait to delve into the other books. I really enjoyed it. 4 stars from me.

Emmy and Bunty are working for The Women’s friend magazine. The magazine is thriving. But when Mrs Porter inherits it. She wants to make changes that threaten the magazine reader and subscribers and Emmy, Bunty and Charles devise a plan to stop the magazine from going under.

Mrs Porters calling is the third book and continues the story of Emmy and Bunty. I am excited to receive the full advanced copy. This is an atmospheric WW11 story based in London, good storyline, great characters and I loved the style of writing, and it was quite humorous too. The only problem that I had was because I hadn’t read the previous two books in the series, I couldn’t connect with the story fully as I don’t know their full backstory. 4 stars from me.

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

I'm really excited for this book. I've loved the other books in the series and I just adore Emmy Lake.

A great first chapter and I can't wait to read more.

So excited for this book! The first chapter was brilliant and I love the writing so much. Emmy Lake is one of my favourite characters. I can’t wait to read more.

I adore the Dear Mrs Bird books and was thrilled to get then chance to read the first chapterof Mrs Porter Calling. A wonderful first chapter, I look forward to reading more of Emmy and Bunty.

It was just the first chapter but it reminded me how much I love these books. Looking forward to the full book being published in May and it will go straight to the top of my TBR

The excerpt was really great. All I can say is I badly wish it was the whole thing because it has left me longing for more. And I can’t bear to wait

Very sadly for me this was only the first chapter of the book. I can't explain how excited I was when I thought I was going to get to read the whole of the third book about Emmy but alas all I got was one chapter.

Of course, Ms Pearce writes like a dream and her characters are wonderful, so it was a blissful first chapter - but I now have to wait til the book comes out!

Reading this chapter sample has reminded how much I love the characters of Emmy, Bunty, Guy and all of their friends. I can't wait to read the whole book when it comes out and have another adventure with the group. It encompasses all the best parts of second world war fiction - the camaraderie, the fighting spirit and the famous 'homefront'! I can't wait for the next installment to be released.

I love the Emmy Lake series, and based on this sample chapter it seems that the third book will be as brilliant as the first two. Can’t wait to read more!

I really enjoy AJ Pearce's writing and storytelling style. I was an early fan after reading Dear Mrs Bird, so I opened Mrs Porter Calling with great eagerness. This sample felt like a massive tease, as it was literally a few pages long. Nonetheless, even from this brief reading, I know that the rest of this story will be fabulous!

An interesting premise of two wartime friends searching for a suitable lodger in 1943 London. I would like to read the rest of the book.

Being back in Emmy Lake's world is like snuggling under a warm blanket. Admittedly I would read a phone book if A J Pearce wrote it! This chapter was a great teaser and I can't wait to read more.