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A writer finds a friend in a Guernsey literary society

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows

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2008Easy readSteady pace

What it is about

In 1946, the writer Juliet Ashton begins writing to the members of a literary society on Guernsey that was formed during the German occupation. The novel is told in letters.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.

Themes: Letters · World War II · Community

Screen adaptation

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018)

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About the authors

Mary Ann Shaffer1 book on Tori BooksAnnie Barrows1 book on Tori Books

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