Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves

A tale of friendship and hidden lives during wartime

Rachel Malik author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:1st Feb '18

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In Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves, two women forge a deep bond amidst the challenges of World War II, only to face unexpected turmoil from the past.

In Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves, set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Rene Hargreaves as she leaves her family behind to become a Land Girl at the isolated Starlight farm. Here, she meets Elsie Boston, a lonely farmer with whom she initially shares little in common. As they navigate their new lives together, a deep bond forms between the two women, revealing the hidden depths of their characters and the complexities of their pasts.

Their relationship grows as they rely on each other for companionship and support, transforming the once-quiet farm into a sanctuary of friendship. However, their peaceful existence is disrupted by the arrival of a figure from Rene's past, which threatens to unravel everything they have built together. This sudden intrusion forces both women to confront their fears and the realities of their choices, leading them to question their commitment to one another.

Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves is a poignant exploration of love, loyalty, and the sacrifices made during tumultuous times. The novel intricately weaves themes of identity and belonging into a narrative that is both touching and suspenseful, ultimately leaving readers to ponder the lengths one will go to protect what they hold dear.

A surprisingly touching account of hidden lives forced out of the shadows * Sunday Times *
Part period piece, part courtroom drama, this is also a touching love story * Daily Mail *

So lovely, gentle yet enthralling

* Claire Fuller *
Quietly gripping and intriguing * Elizabeth Buchan *
Skilful, persuasive, thoroughly enjoyable, unexpected * Penelope Lively *
A breathtaking debut * Prima *
A vivid exploration of family secrets uncovered and the effects of trauma, as well as a war story about women doing whatever they had to doto survive * Irish Times *
Astonishingly, this is Rachel Malik's debut, and her handling of the richness and simplicity of this story of farming life suggests that she is on the brink of a distinguished literary career * Judges of the Walter Scott Prize 2018 *

ISBN: 9780241976098

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 18mm

Weight: 204g

288 pages