Book Giveaway: Miss Carter's War by Sheila Hancock

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From one of Britain's most highly regarded actresses Sheila Hancock comes Miss Carter's War. The story follows the young and beautiful Marguerite Carter and her mission to to fight social injustice, to prevent war, and to educate her girls.

Through deep friendships and love lost and found, from the peace marches of the fifties and the flowering of the Swinging Sixties, to the rise of Thatcher and the battle for gay rights, to the spectre of a new war - Sheila Hancock has created a powerful, panoramic portrait of Britain through the life of one very singular woman.

We're giving away 50 copies of Miss Carter's War. Click here to find out more about the book and apply for a free copy.

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Finally finished reading my copy - I was a bit on the slow side

I found it readable, but wasn't entirely sure how I felt about this. It seemed a bit like the book was as much about getting as many of the major social / political events since the second world war covered as it was about Marguerite and her life. And the strong political message about who we should all be voting for was really hammered home very hard.

I'd recommend it to anyone interested in post second world war social history.

I really enjoyed this book & felt like I knew the main characters, hence I found it very sad in parts. I enjoyed the historical aspect though it did move very fast & with very neatly tied ends. I liked the way the main character's thoughts about ageing were dealt with. All in all one of the better books I've read in ages & will be passing it onto my mother with a recommendation.

Sorry it took me this long to post this, but the book was a slow starter. Having a busy schedule means that I prefer books that suck you in and take you for a ride. This didn't do that. However, that's not to say that I didn't enjoy it. I did. It took a long while to properly get into it and I would have given up and started again in the middle of summer if it wasn't for the review. Once started, however, it really was an interesting read. I love history and feminism, so I was already pleased to get this book, but after reading it I was even more pleased! I love how the history is just intertwined into the story without making it it too showy. Also, Marguerite is a brilliant antagonist! Independent and never giving up. Utterly brilliant. Although it was a bit too descriptive, so you have to be in a languid mood, not in a rush to finish anything. I've lent it to a friend of mine who I know will love it. Also, the cover! Brilliant. I love the red in it and I've seen other covers, but this is the most apt for the book.

Thank you so very much for my free copy. I have absolutely loved reading it. I didn't want to put it down. What a really enjoyable story. I was fortunate enough to listen to her speak at Dartford Grammar Girls School just a few weeks ago and now have a signed copy having been given the opportunity to speak with her and get her autograph.

absolute gem of a book couldn,t put it down