The Underground Library1940. On the day Juliet Lansdown reports to work for the first time at Bethnal Green Library, it isn't the bustling hub she's been expecting. But, in the face of German attacks, she's intent on making it a place where everyone feels safe and welcome. Her colleague Katie Upwood is working there until she heads off to university. After the death of her sweetheart on the front line and some unexpected family strife, she's in need of support. For Sofie Baumann, a Jewish refugee, the library is her escape. With her life in Britain tied to a domestic work visa issued by an unscrupulous employer, her position is vulnerable. When bombs damage the library, Juliet relocates the stacks to an underground station, where the city's residents shelter nightly. The three women must work together to overcome their own troubles and keep the library open. |
