Week at Worlds End | Emma Carroll

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The hotly anticipated new standalone from the bestselling and award-winning Queen of Historical Fiction, Emma Carroll.Britain, 1962Who are you? I asked.You dont know who I am? You mean, its not been on the news?The girl glanced from Ray to me and back again.Its better I dont tell you, she said firmly.Nothing ever happens in Worlds End Close. So when Stevie discovers a runaway girl in her coal shed, the first thing she does is fetch her best friend, Ray. Both are dying for a bit of adventure, and when the girl begs for help, they readily agree.Yet they soon realise theyve taken on more than they bargained for. The girl, Anna, reveals shes on the run from people who are trying to poison her. Meanwhile, on the news, the Americans and Russians are arguing over missiles in Cuba.As the threat of war grows, Annas behaviour becomes more mysterious. And when Stevie unearths a dark family secret, she wonders if Anna has come to Worlds End Close on purpose, with a special message just for her . . .An enthralling thriller, perfect for our tumultuous times.The Hilary Mantel of childrens fiction. The TelegraphRightfully owns the title Queen of Historical Fiction. BookTrustHistorical fiction at its finest. BooksellerEchoes of Michael Morpurgo and Nina Bawden. The Times

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