Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel

Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel by David Baldacci is a gripping, emotional coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of wartime London. Fourteen-year-old Charlie Matters survives by his wits, stealing to survive in a city devastated by the Blitz. With no family, no future, and no choice, he's counting the days until he can enlist and join the fight. Meanwhile, fifteen-year-old Molly Wakefield returns from years of evacuation to find her home—and her life—forever changed. Her parents are gone, and London is no longer the place she once knew.

Thrown together by fate, Charlie and Molly form an unlikely bond, finding refuge in a small bookshop called The Book Keep, run by the enigmatic Ignatius Oliver. With bombs falling overhead and the city in ruins, the trio finds strength, hope, and purpose in the power of books, friendship, and resilience. 

Perfect for fans of historical fiction, wartime drama, and heartwarming stories of survival and connection, Strangers in Time delivers a powerful tale of courage, loss, and unexpected love in the darkest of times.