Annie Lyon’s writes amazing historical fiction so I can never pass them by when I see a new one is released! And this one, coupled with the name and the cover, had no problem drawing me in. Just reading the Prologue I knew it was going to be another winner.

It was so endearing and the characters were very easy to love. And I also never thought Lady Marigold would rapidly become a favourite!

Peg finds herself landing a job in the Ministry of Information and she wants nothing more than to bring about the end the war and bring her twin brother, Joe, home. And if that’s proofreading leaflets and keeping the nations morale in good spirits, then so be it! It was great to see her expand in her role, make new friendships and do her bit for the war effort.

Following Peg and her work days, and getting to know her lovely family, Alice, Nancy, Emily and Flo was so nice to read and it was impossible not to feel homely with this lovely book.

The whole story was great and it was as amazing as I thought it would be. So many emotions, fabulous writing and a thoroughly enjoyable read!

It's 1940, and Peggy Sparks has jumped at the opportunity to participate in the war effort in her determination to bring her brother Joe safely home. But the former librarian is deeply disappointed by what she sees, after encountering those most privileged at closer quarters...

Still, things are not always as they seem, and a catastrophic error sees Peggy seeking help from a most unexpected source. Can this unusual alliance really make a difference in such challenging times?

This is a charming historical novel with some substance. It will have great appeal for those interested in the changing roles of women during the WW II period. It gets 3.5 stars.