The Wartime Librarians Secret
By (Author) Molly Green
HarperCollins Publishers
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
25th November 2025
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Second World War fiction
Historical fiction
Historical romance
Romance in uniform
Narrative theme: sense of place
823.92
Paperback
432
Width 153mm, Height 234mm, Spine 27mm
270g
Bestselling historical fiction author Molly Green is back with her most engrossing, heartfelt World War Two saga yet, The Wartime Librarian's Secret! Preorder now!
Amid the chaos of war, will a new chapter begin
September 1942. Esme Donaldson is still grieving the devastating loss of her husband, Anthony, when shes forced out of her dream job by wartime budget cuts.
Left with few options, Esme faces an uncertain future until a chance encounter sends her to Redcliffe Manor, a grand estate deep in the Somerset countryside, and an unexpected role as the manors librarian.
As Esme settles in, she discovers the house is no ordinary country estate. The grounds have been requisitioned by an American military hospital, while the house is sheltering a displaced girls boarding school. And as the halls echo with the feet of giggling schoolgirls, the grounds bustle with convalescing soldiers.
When she meets a handsome American colonel, the attraction between them is instant. But Esme holds a secret that may ruin everything. Will she find the strength to face her past or be kept from the happiness she deserves
Authors and reviewers LOVE Molly Green!
Molly Green creates realistic characters and situations that keep you turning the pages. Katie Fforde
'A moving, gripping story Kitty Neale
Redolent of wartime Britain and brimming with heartfelt stories from several characters, Molly Green's sure-footed novel shows just how challenging it was to find love and a place to call home in the dark days of the war. Terri Fleming
A lovely, heartfelt, warming slice of saga fiction an engaging, generous read. Liz Robinson, LoveReading
A gripping read My Weekly
Meticulously researched An engrossing story, with a strong, likeable female protagonist facing issues we still face today. Historical Novel Society Magazine
Memorable characters, a well written, plausible plot and very good descriptions of the time and place. Discovering Diamonds Blog
Molly Green is a seasoned author of fiction and non-fiction. She has sold lipstick in a Denver store, modelled in Atlanta, assisted the UN Narcotics Director in Geneva, chauffeured a Swiss Gnome in Zurich, assisted a famous film producer in the UK, and cooked in a sanatorium in Germany. She now lives and writes in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.