Mrs Porter Calling

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THE FEEL-GOOD NOVEL OF THE SUMMER A heart-warming, heart-wrenching wartime story from The Sunday Times bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird, AJ Pearce. Emmy Lake is the much-loved agony aunt at Woman's Friend magazine, relied upon by readers across the country as they face the challenges of life on the Home Front. With the problem page thriving and a team of fantastic women behind her, Emmy finally feels she is Doing Her Bit. But when a glamorous new owner arrives, everything changes. As the Honourable Mrs Porter tries to charm her way around the rest of the team, Emmy realizes that she plans to destroy everything readers love about the magazine. With happiness quickly turning to heartbreak and war still raging in Europe, will Emmy and her friends find the inner strength they need to keep keeping on - and save the magazine they love 'A winning combination of warmth, humour and a compelling story of the power of friendship.' - Katie Fforde

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I raced through Mrs Porter Calling, it is just brilliant, so utterly charming and uplifting . . . all I want is for Emmy and Bunty to be my friends! -- Jill Mansell
[A] charming, comforting book, which never shies away from the horrors and the losses of the war. -- Sarra Manning * Red *
I loved AJ Pearce's previous novels in the series, Dear Mrs Bird and Yours Cheerfully but I have to say Mrs Porter Calling is absolutely glorious. So spectacularly joyful, uplifting and just the treat I needed. I found I couldn't wait to get back to it once I'd started - I absolutely loved it.' -- Tracy Rees, author of The Elopement
This is such a wonderful, touching, funny, gorgeous book. I couldnt put it down. I honestly think the books are getting better each time, which is so amazing. -- Anne Booth, author of Small Miracles
Wonderful . . . I loved Mrs Porter Calling. I cheered for Emmy, I laughed and cried with her - I was with her every step of the way. In a series bursting with warmth and compassion, I think this book might be the best yet. -- Shelley Harris
I loved Mrs Porter Calling, it's her best yet! In this gorgeous novel AJ Pearce takes us on an incredible journey full of gumption. I cried, I laughed and I finished it feeling full of hope. A beautiful story of love and friendship. Absolutely stirring stuff! -- Jo Thomas, author of Retreat to the Spanish Sun
AJs writing just goes from strength to strength and I cant wait for her next one - such a poignantly happy ending to a perfect book! -- Catherine Jones, author of Fates and Fortunes in Little Woodford
AJ Pearce has not lost her touch. Mrs Porter Calling is a winning combination of warmth, humour and a compelling story of the power of friendship. This book really is a joy. -- Katie Fforde
A book to sink into. With Emmy and Bunty by your side you know you are in safe hands. Smashing! -- Sally Page
If ever there was a book to cheer a heart, its Mrs Porter Calling. Touching, beyond charming, meticulously researched and full of the best one-liners, it is playful, perky, poignant and perfect. I love, love, LOVED it. -- Milly Johnson
Heartbreaking yet feel-good, we loved it. * Woman & Home *
The third book in the Emmy Lake Chronicles series, which started with Dear Mrs Bird, is a ray of sunshine. * Good Housekeeping *
Being on Team Emmy makes you feel like you are part of her tight circle of friends. * The Lady *
Humorous and sharp, poignant and profound, it is a book that will stay in my heart and on my shelf, and I suspect will become a very battered comfort-read, to be returned to whenever my spirit needs a lift or I need a good old sob. -- Iona Grey, author ofThe Glittering Hour
With quirky, lovable characters, this story is moving, humorous and utterly uplifting! * Candis *
Both hilarious and heart-wrenchingly sad, this charming book is an utter delight. * Heat *
Ive loved all of the books in the fabulous series and this one is a true delight full of joy and memorable characters. A superb read, I love the camaraderie between Emmy and her friends. I cant wait to read more about Emmy Lake hopefully shell be reunited with the lovely Charles soon! -- Top Review inMy Weekly
Fizzing with charm, warmth and plenty of humour this is a delight to read and the sad moments are all the more impactful and poignant when set against the backdrop of such simply joy. * My Weekly Special *
Clear a space on the shelf reserved for your favorite comfort books. Mrs. Porter Calling is the rare novel that manages to be deep as it is delightful. Funny, endearing, heartbreaking, and uplifting its a thoroughly entrancing story about friendship, work, and finding the best in life, even during the worst of times. -- Nina de Gramont, author of The Christie Affair

Author Bio

AJ Pearce grew up in Hampshire, England. Her debut novel, Dear Mrs Bird, was a Sunday Times and international bestseller and was shortlisted for the British Book Awards Debut of the Year and the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown for best historical debut. Mrs Porter Calling is the third novel in The Emmy Lake Chronicles.