Historical Fiction Spotlight: Annie's Day, by Apple Gidley

Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US

War took everything. Love never had a chance. Until now.

As a young Australian Army nurse, Annie endures the brutalities of World War II in Singapore and New Guinea. Later, seeking peace, she takes refuge in Berlin—only to find herself caught in the upheaval of the Blockade. Through it all, the death of a man she barely knew leaves a wound that refuses to heal, threatening to bind her to a life of loneliness.

Decades later, Annie is still haunted by what was lost—and what might have been. Her days are quiet, but her memories are loud. When a dying man’s fear forces her to confront her own doubts, she forms an unexpected friendship that rekindles something she thought was long gone: hope.

Annie’s Day is a powerful story of love, war, and the quiet courage it takes to start again—even when it seems far too late.

Praise for Annie’s Day:

"Moving and enlightening..." ~ Deborah Swift, bestselling author

"This is a story of courage and love, and it lingers long after you turn the last page." ~ Caroline James, author, 5* Goodreads review

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About the Author

Apple Gidley's nomadic life has helped imbue her writing with rich, diverse cultures and experiences. Annie’s Day is her seventh book. Gidley currently lives in Cambridgeshire, England with her husband, and rescue cat, Bella, aka assistant editor. Find out more at https://www.applegidley.com/ and find her on  Facebook • Twitter / X and  Instagram