Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Wedding Bells for the East End Library Girls (Library Girls, Book 5) by Patricia McBride – a heartwarming and uplifting story of resilience, love and the power of friendship, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Elaine Roberts, and Lesley Eames.
297 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2025 by Boldwood Books
About the Book:
The library girls are determined to keep their community’s spirits high.
With their beloved library damaged by bombing, they’ve found a temporary home in the local school, but they long to return to the place they love.
Mavis’s wedding should be a time of joy, but beneath the celebrations, she carries a secret. Determined to stay strong, she refuses to dampen the happiness of those around her.
Jane is finally stepping into the life she deserves. After years of self-doubt, she is beginning to find her confidence and – with the support of her two best friends – perhaps even an opportunity she never thought possible.
And for Cordelia, hope is also on the horizon. As the war winds down, her partner Robert may finally return from Africa. For the first time in a long time she is looking forward to a future filled with love and joy. But dare she dream of more wedding bells?
My Review:
continue to absolutely love everything about this historical fiction series. This entry was another five golden stars. Fans of character driven, page-turning historical fiction shouldn’t wait to read this series. They are also excellent as audiobooks.
Mavis, Jane and Cordelia feel like friends now, and Patricia’s vivid, detailed writing brings this area to life on the page. The East End isn’t an easy place for these characters, and yet they thrive. The sense of community is strong and the three women, plus their neighbors all feel like found family. The story focuses on each woman’s life as well as the lives of those in the community. It’s beautiful and thoughtful and so gripping. Just like the others in the series, I started this book and finished the same day. This felt like the end of the series, so if that is the case I can’t wait to see what Patricia writes next.
About the Author:
Patricia McBride is the author of several fiction and non-fiction books as well as numerous articles. She loves undertaking the research for her books, helped by stories told to her by her Cockney mother and grandparents who lived in the East End. Patricia lives in Cambridge with her husband.
Author Links:
Facebook: @patriciamcbrideauthor
Instagram: @tricia.mcbride.author
Bookbub profile: @patriciamcbride1
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