A review by reneesmith
Goodnight From London by Jennifer Robson

5.0

The action begins in 194o, when the American magazine is asked to send a female correspondent to work with PW mag in London. Ruby Sutton is chosen because she has the dubious honor of being the only woman who meets her boss’s qualifications: she has no one—no husband, no parents, no siblings, no extended family—who will care if anything happens to her. In London, Ruby experiences the Blitz firsthand. Soon a personal loss leads her to the folks who become her makeshift family and most loyal friends. During the remaining war years, our plucky, sympathetic Ruby blossoms as a writer, falls in love with a kind but enigmatic soldier, and learns much about true courage, sacrifice & being thankful for the small things in life. The story ends with the characters celebrating the Victory in Europe & looking to the future with hope.

I soooo enjoyed this novel. The writing & narrator’s performance (Saskia Marveland) transported me to London during the war years. Each morning, I was actually eager to hop in the car & start my long drive to school so I could listen. And I loved the ending!!!