1941: A world away from idyllic childhood summers spent in Devon, Cassie Marsh steps through the sandbagged entrance to the War Room, determined to do her part for the war effort.
Catherine Law’s historical novel, The Girl from the War Room, is a poignant and compelling look at the lives of ordinary people caught in the extraordinary circumstances of World War II. Set against the backdrop of London’s secret underground War Rooms, the novel is a story of duty, survival, and the enduring power of human connection.
Cassie Marsh becomes a secretary for Winston Churchill's War Cabinet, and spends her days in the claustrophobic, high-stakes environment beneath Whitehall, where crucial decisions are made and secrets are fiercely guarded.
One of the novel's strengths is its vivid and authentic portrayal of wartime London. Catherine Law visited the War Rooms for her research and says, "I explored these underground corridors with a sense of awe, taking in the low ceilings, the concrete walls, lined with vents, pipes and girders, aware of how stifling and confined it felt."
The novel explores themes of resilience and the different ways people cope with trauma and uncertainty, and how friendships forged in crisis can become unbreakable bonds.
I am happy to recommend The Girl from the War Room, which captures the spirit of a nation at war through the eyes of one brave young woman. It is a tribute to the heroes of the home front and a reminder of the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Tony Riches
(I would like to thank the publishers, Boldwood Books, for providing a review copy.)
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