{"product_id":"the-secret-society-of-librarians-9781399746410","title":"The Secret Society of Librarians : Inspired by a true story, a completely gripping and unforgettable WW2 historical novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo women, torn apart by war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne shared belief in the power of books...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLondon, 1939. When war breaks out on librarian Joyce Kindred's doorstep and a call for help rings out across the libraries of London, she's determined to act. Joyce knows only the world of books can offer safety and comfort to her neighbourhood - and she will make sure no one is left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoyce sets up a mobile library scheme, but soon her acts of resistance go beyond sharing books. She shelters a young Jewish refugee, Adela - and it's not long before she discovers Adela has a secret that could turn their world upside down again...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOccupied Poland, 1942.Dorotha knows any chance of her escaping the barbed wire fences and cruelty of the Łódź ghetto dwindles by the day. Reading isn't just an act of defiance: it's the only thing left in her life over which she has any control. And so she shares books under the cover of darkness, creating a secret library away from her captors - that is, until even that last ray of hope is taken from her...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoyce and Dorotha were once librarians, ordinary women, and best friends. The war has forced them into acts of unimaginable bravery - but will they ever find each other again?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on astonishing real events, this absolutely heart-breaking page-turner brings to life the remarkable untold story of two women during WW2. Fans of Anna Stuart, Kristin Hannah and Heather Morris won't be able to stop racing through the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A humane and important novel about friendship, courage, and the power of reading to inspire communities under threat' Joanna Miller, bestselling author of The Eights\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders love The Secret Society of Librarians:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Oh my word... heartwarming... heartbreaking... exceptional... awe-inspiring... will stay with me for a long time.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Wonderful... absolutely heartbreaking... beautiful.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Will stay in my heart for a long time... Exceptional.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Moving... Truly wonderful.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This pulled me out of not only a book rut - but a life rut.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Fantastic book, loved it, although I was ugly crying most of the time.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Kate Thompson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSecond World War fiction, Sagas, Historical fiction\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 27 Aug 2026 by Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kate Thompson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57320475689338,"sku":"9781399746410","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781399746410.jpg?v=1790654328","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-secret-society-of-librarians-9781399746410","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}