Secrets at Bletchley Park (Paperback)
Margaret Dickinson (author)Published: 29/04/2021
In Secrets at Bletchley Park by Margaret Dickinson, two young women from very different backgrounds meet during 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 . . .
Praise for Margaret Dickinson:
'Instantly likeable characters and a thoroughly engrossing story' – Sunday Express
'Warm characters and an enthralling plot' – My Weekly
'Full of heart-rending drama' – Yours
Readers love Secrets at Bletchley Park:
'Beautiful and warm and moving all at the same time!'
'Couldn't put it down'
'Another fabulous book! Margaret Dickinson never fails to please!'
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781529018516
Number of pages: 560
Weight: 360 g
Dimensions: 196 x 131 x 41 mm
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