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During one of the fiercest conflicts the world has ever known, three strangers' lives collide as they confront the raining bombs of their present and the explosive secrets of their past in this historical drama from the no. 1 bestselling author David Baldacci. Charlie Matters' life has always been a fight for survival. Orphaned, and with no prospects, Charlie steals what he needs, living day-to-day until he can enlist in the battle against the Germans. He emerges miraculously unscathed from the Blitz, but there's no telling when the next bomb will fall, and whether it will be the one to end his life. Molly Wakefield's dreams of a joyful homecoming are all she's had to hold on to after being evacuated to the countryside via 'Operation Pied Piper' five years before. But when she finally returns to the city, Molly faces a London changed beyond recognition, and the devastating news that neither of her parents are there. Charlie and Molly's paths converge when they both seek solace at 'The Book Keep', where they find an unexpected ally and protector in the bookshop's owner, widower Ignatius Oliver. But the trio's newfound peace is jeopardized as past secrets catch up with them: Charlie's illicit activities have not gone unnoticed; an ominous shadow has trailed Molly since her return; and Ignatius is burdened by a secret that contributed to his wife's death. Can they help one another survive this turbulent time? Or will they be ripped apart from the last people they hold dear? Strangers in Time is a gripping tale of courage and survival even in the darkest of times, from the multi-million copy no. 1 bestselling author. ********** KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. 'One of the world's best thriller masters' - Daily Mail 'Baldacci is still peerless' - The Sunday Times 'One of the all-time best thriller authors' - Lisa Gardner 'Baldacci delivers, every time!' - Lisa Scottoline 'A master storyteller' - Associated Press 'Baldacci cuts everyone's grass - Grisham's, Ludlum's, even Patricia Cornwell's - and more than gets away with it' - People

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Oliver Twist meets the Blitz when powerhouse author David Baldacci turns his pen from thrillers to historical fiction . . . Baldacci beautifully explores the dark side lurking under the London Blitz's romanticized image — Strangers In Time is a beautiful read that will linger long in the memory -- Kate Quinn, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Briar Club</i> In Baldacci’s virtuosic hands, this is not only a masterpiece of a historical thriller but also a profound and even poetic exploration of the eternal power of friendship, grace, and love to overcome the harshest cruelty of war, hatred, and evil -- Lisa Scottoline, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>What Happened To The Bennetts</i> A riveting story of secrets, betrayals, and unlikely friendships during World War II. An emotional web that keeps spinning – and keeps you guessing – right until the startling finish -- Mitch Albom, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Little Liar</i> A totally engrossing novel about war, friendship and the resilience of youth. A book that will stay with you -- Ann Cleeves, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of the Vera Stanhope and Shetland series If Dickens had written a novel set in the WWII London Blitz, he could not have bettered this. Captivating, tender, brutal and brilliant -- Peter James, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of the Roy Grace series David Baldacci’s foray into historical fiction is a meticulously precise account of what it was like to live through the Blitz in London — a visceral reminder that war not only levels social classes, but creates the most unlikely and indefatigable bonds between unlikely souls -- Jodi Picoult, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>By Any Other Name</i> Absorbing and deeply researched, Strangers in Time is a celebration of the books that change us, the families we choose, and the capacity we all have to rise from the ashes and find our way home -- Kristin Harmel, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Paris Daughter</i> David Baldacci has the audacity to cross boundaries and genres with Strangers in Time, and he does so with aplomb. A rare and terrific exploration of human resilience and courage in the most dire of times . . . I stayed up all night to finish it. A phenomenal read! -- Shana Abé, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Second Mrs Astor</i> With an ensemble of endearing and inventive characters, a quirky bookshop and a vivid rendering of wartime London, Strangers in Time is both atmospheric and warm hearted. Ultimately it shows us that, with hope and friendship, humans can survive anything -- Natasha Lester, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Paris Orphan</i> The author does a terrific job of transporting the reader back in time to a tumultuous period of living in London, and readers will practically smell the smoke and feel surrounded by rubble from the shattered buildings. Another great tale from a grandmaster storyteller * firstCLUE *

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David Baldacci is one of the world's bestselling and favourite thriller writers. A former trial lawyer with a keen interest in world politics, he has specialist knowledge in the US political system and intelligence services. His first book, Absolute Power, became an instant international bestseller, with the movie starring Clint Eastwood a major box office hit. He has since written more than fifty bestsellers featuring, most recently, Travis Devine, Amos Decker, Aloysius Archer and Mickey Gibson. David is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across the US. Killer twists. Heroes to believe in. Trust Baldacci.

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