Description
In Secrets at Bletchley Park by Margaret Dickinson, two young women from very different backgrounds meet in the Second World War and are plunged into a life where security and discretion are paramount. But both have secrets of their own to hide . . .
In 1929, life for ten-year-old Mattie Price, born and raised in the back streets of Sheffield, is tough. But Mattie's neighbours and teachers recognize that the girl is clever beyond her years and they are determined that she shall have the opportunity in life she deserves.
Victoria Hamilton, living in the opulence of London's Kensington, has all the material possessions that a young girl could want. But Victoria's mother lives her life in the social whirl of upper-class society, leaving Victoria in the care of her governess and the servants. At eleven years old, Victoria is sent to boarding school where, for the first time in her young life, she is able to make friends of her own age.
Mattie and Victoria are both set on a path that will bring them together at Bletchley Park in May 1940. Together they will face the rest of the war keeping the nation's secrets and helping to win the fight. But keeping secrets is second nature to both of them . . .
A page-turning story full of heart by Margaret Dickinson, the 'Queen of Saga' (Daily Express)
About the Author
Born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Margaret Dickinson moved to the coast at the age of seven and so began her love for the sea and the Lincolnshire landscape. Her ambition to be a writer began early and she had her first novel published at the age of twenty-five. This was followed by many further titles including Plough the Furrow, Sow the Seed and Reap the Harvest, which make up her Fleethaven trilogy. She is also the author of The Buffer Girls and its sequel Daughters of Courage. Margaret is a Sunday Times top ten bestseller.
Reviews
Queen of Saga * Daily Express *
Another page-turner with warm characters and an enthralling plot -- My Weekly on Daughters of Courage
With instantly likeable characters and a thoroughly engrossing story, you'll be gripped from the very first page -- Sunday Express on The Buffer Girls
A gripping saga full of heart-rending drama -- Yours on The Clippie Girls
Book Information
ISBN 9781529018516
Author Margaret Dickinson
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint Pan Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 360g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 131mm * 41mm