The Last Bookshop in London Audiobook By Madeline Martin cover art

The Last Bookshop in London

A Novel of World War II

Preview
Try for $0.00
Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

The Last Bookshop in London

By: Madeline Martin
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $21.59

Buy for $21.59

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use, License, and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

About this listen

Inspired by the true World War II history of the few bookshops to survive the Blitz, The Last Bookshop in London is a timeless story of wartime loss, love, and the enduring power of literature.

August 1939: London is dismal under the weight of impending war with Germany as Hitler’s forces continue to sweep across Europe. Into this uncertain maelstrom steps Grace Bennett, young and ready for a fresh start in the bustling city streets she’s always dreamed of - and miles away from her troubled past in the countryside.

With aspirations of working at a department store, Grace never imagined she’d wind up employed at Primrose Hill, an offbeat bookshop nestled in the heart of the city - after all, she’s never been much of a reader. Overwhelmed with organizing the cluttered store, she doesn’t have time to read the books she sells. But when one is gifted to her, what starts as an obligation becomes a passion that draws her into the incredible world of literature.

As the Blitz rains down bombs on the city night after night, a devastating attack leaves the libraries and shops of London’s literary center in ruins. Miraculously, Grace’s bookshop survives the firestorm. Through blackouts and air raids, Grace continues running the shop, discovering a newfound comfort in the power of words and storytelling that unites her community in ways she never imagined - a force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of war-torn London.

©2021 Madeline Martin (P)2021 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
20th Century Fiction Historical Fiction England Feel-Good Heartfelt Inspiring World War Ii Fiction
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_T1_webcro805_stickypopup
Captivating Historical Fiction • Heartwarming Character Development • Powerful Wartime Descriptions • Emotional Delivery
Highly rated for:
All stars
Most relevant  
The reader was really good. The story and characters drew me in more and more as I got further into the story. This is definitely a book that gets stronger the further you go. Trying not to give anything away, but the details given in the story paint such clear picture of the time. What a great writer. As an audiobook listener part of the story, I could completely relate too. Can't wait for the next book from Madeline Martin.

Wow, what a great story.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Endearing subjects and story, with dramatic insight into London day to day life during WWII .

History and Heroines

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

I loved this book from start to finish! The unique perspective this story offered is captivating. I never wanted to put the book down. I loved the story line and the added bits of history found in each chapter. You will find yourself smiling and crying with the characters if you choose to read this wonderful piece of literature.

A must read!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

I really enjoyed this book. The narrator did a wonderful job. The descriptions made me feel like I could see what was going on. I became attached to the characters and thought there was good character development. Even though I know I could put the book away and come back to listen later, I found myself staying up way too late at night to listen to just a little bit more, because I had to find out what happened next, so I COULD go to sleep!

Stayed up way too late listening

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

I'm not of the few remaining of the generation of this story and it reminded me of a time when people were proud of our countries and treasured our freedoms enough to fight for them!

Loved every minute!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

This book will join a rare group of favorite books. I loved everything about it.

Absolutely Wonderful Story

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

This was such a beautiful story. I laughed and cried often. I hope they make it into a movie.

Amazing

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Loved this book. Well narrated. Hit all the right emotional spots. Will definitely look for another book from this author.

Excellent story

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

The story, the characters, the narrator were all wonderful. I cared about the people and their circumstances.

Loved it!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Really enjoyed the characters in this book and how wartime London was brought to life

Very good depiction of war time London

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

See more reviews