778711The Last Lifeboathttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-last-lifeboat-3/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/327893/255a9527-29e4-4e0d-b8fd-53ee8622407f.jpg?v=638334263669630000262308MXNHarperCollins PublishersInStock/Ebooks/776723The Last Lifeboat262308https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-last-lifeboat-3/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/327893/255a9527-29e4-4e0d-b8fd-53ee8622407f.jpg?v=638334263669630000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20239780008518684_W3siaWQiOiI3NmMzN2I3ZC0wYWFhLTRlOTUtOWQwMi0xZGZmYWI5ZDQ4NjkiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjMxMiwiZGlzY291bnQiOjQ3LCJzZWxsaW5nUHJpY2UiOjI2NSwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6Ildob2xlc2FsZSIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjQtMTItMDFUMDA6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d9780008518684_The gripping new WW2 novel, capturing a little-known story of the evacuees sent away by sea, from the NYT bestselling author of The Bird in the Bamboo Cage.September 1940. In the immediate aftermath of a U-boat attack on an evacuee ship, one lifeboat of terrified survivors endures a fierce storm in the North Atlantic.June 1940. Three months earlier, two very different women Alice King, a teacher, and Lily Nicholls, a young widow, confront life-changing choices as Britain prepares for invasion and the devastating Blitz bombing raids begin.In Kent, Alice sees a chance to play a part in the war and volunteers as an escort on the seavac ships; in London Lily faces the agonizing decision of whether to keep her children with her as the Blitz begins, or send them to safety in Canada.The dramatic events of one fateful night in the mid-Atlantic, and the eight unimaginable days that follow, bind the two women together in the most devastating way...(*_*)9780008518684_Heart-wrenching . . . a story that needs to be remembered FERN BRITTON Enthrallingly told . . . its extraordinary how despite everything hope for the future shines out RACHEL HORELiverpool 1940. Alice King stands on the deck of SS Carlisle, waiting to escort a group of children to Canada as overseas evacuees. She is finally doing her bit for the war.In London, as the Blitz bombs rain down and the threat of German invasion looms, Lily Nicholls anxiously counts the days for news of her son and daughters safe arrival.But when disaster strikes in the Atlantic, Alice and Lily one at sea, the other on land will quickly become one anothers very best hope. The events of one night, and the eight unimaginable days that follow, will bind the two women together in unforgettable ways.Inspired by a remarkable true story, The Last Lifeboat is a gripping and triumphant tale of love, courage and hope against the odds.Praise for The Last LifeboatA journey into the worst hardships of war for two women . . . and yet throughout it is bathed in the warmth of love GILL PAULI loved this absorbing, heart-rending story and cared so much about the vivid, courageous characters. Superb storytelling TRACY REESGripping, devastating, tremendously moving . . . a tale of bravery and remarkable endurance, the kindness of strangers, and the power of hope JENNY ASHCROFTI was utterly engaged . . . the characters brim with life, the plot is elegantly handled and the writing is terrific LIZ TRENOWTotally absorbing, heartbreaking and heart-stopping CELIA REESEndearing characters, terrific plot, and a superb sense of time and place made this riveting book unputdownable. I loved it PATRICIA SCANLANHistorical fiction at its best, The Last Lifeboat completely swept me away, leaving me breathless with emotion. A must-read CARMEL HARRINGTONA devastatingly beautiful tale of survival and courage AMANDA GEARDBroke my heart and then mended it again KATE THOMPSONA story of courage and triumph against the odds, this is historical fiction at its bestMY WEEKLYA heart-wrenching read ANTONIA SENIOR, THE TIMESThis earth-shattering novel is both harrowing and hopeful Womans Own...9780008518684_HarperCollins Publisherslibro_electonico_ded3b94c-9e95-31f7-8f10-9f28d9177111_9780008518684;9780008518684_9780008518684Hazel GaynorInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/harpercollinsuk-epub-d2abbf39-dbc6-46f3-aa2b-d5d69d699810.epub2023-06-08T00:00:00+00:00HarperCollins Publishers