A Ration Book Wedding

Jean Fullerton

May 2020 · East End Ration Book 4 · Bolinda · Narrated by Annie Aldington

About this audiobook

In the darkest days of the Blitz, love is more important than ever. It’s February 1942, and as the Americans finally join Britain and her allies, 23-year-old Francesca Fabrino is doing her bit for the war effort in a factory in East London. But her thoughts are constantly occupied by recently married Charlie Brogan, who is fighting in North Africa with the Eighth Army. When Francesca starts a new job for the BBC Overseas department, she meets handsome Count Leo D’Angelo and begins to put her hopeless love for Charlie aside. But then Charlie returns from the front, his marriage in ruins and his heart burning for Francesca at last. Could she, a good Catholic girl, countenance an affair with the man she has always longed for? Or should she choose Leo and a different, less dangerous path?

Ratings and reviews

A Ration Book Wedding is the fourth book in author Jean Fullerton’s "East End Ration" series. Although I haven’t had the pleasure of reading the previous books in this series, I didn’t have any problems keeping up with the storyline and the characters and felt it could easily stand alone. But after getting to know the Brogan family, I look forward to going back at a later date to read the previous books in this series! Charlie Brogan is fighting in North Africa and dreaming of coming home to his wife and son. When an injury has him shipped home to recover, his homecoming is not at all what he expected. Francesca "Fran" Fabrino has been in love with Charlie Brogan ever since she was a young girl of six years old. When Charlie gets married and ships off to North Africa, Fran tries her best to get over him and move on. Then Charlie returns to recover and everything changes for both of them… This is the second book I’ve had the pleasure of reading from Ms. Fullerton and the first in this particular series and I must say she's definitely an author I enjoy and recommend. From the moment I picked up this story, I was transported back in time to London in 1942 during WWII. Ms. Fullerton’s writing draws the reader in and keeps them captivated till the end with the sights and sounds of WWII and her fascinating characters and intriguing storyline. Charlie and Fran were a sweet couple and the reader can’t help but want to see them overcome the impossible and find a way to be together. The secondary characters in this book were fabulous and I must go back to read the previous books in this series in the near future. I really enjoyed my time with the Brogan family and I definitely wouldn’t mind revisiting them again in the future! A fabulous story that I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!

About the author

Jean Fullerton is the author of seven historical novels. She is a qualified District and Queen's nurse who has spent most of her working life in the East End of London, first as a Sister in charge of a team, and then as a District Nurse tutor. She is also a qualified teacher and spent twelve years lecturing on community nursing studies at a London university. She now writes full-time.

Annie is a London-based actress and voice artist with a wealth of experience. A highly regarded audio artist, she is the go-to voice for many top-selling authors, including Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers, Roberta Kray, Jessie Keane, Helen Carey and Dilly Court. She is equally at home in front of a mic or performing in comedies, classics or contemporary shows.