The Blitz Sisters

Judith Eagle

Feb 2026 · Bolinda · Narrated by Maeve Smyth

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War has been declared, and the lives of three sisters – Lydia, Peggy and Teddy – are about to be turned upside down. As bombs rain down on London, the girls will lose their homes, their things, their loved ones ... but they will find lost kittens, friendships with fellow rebels, the need for art, the strength to carry on and a greater sense of family than ever. And with each other's help and the radical changes that war brings, the sisters will discover the essence of who they truly are. 1939. Evacuated to the countryside, Lydia, the oldest and sensible sister, tries to make everyone feel safe with her cooking – until the weight of responsibility pushes her to take drastic action. 1943. Back in London, Peggy, the arty sister, is inspired by her new friend Arno, a refugee from Germany. 1946. Excelling at school, Teddy joins a trip to Paris – but plans to find one of the family's dearest lost loved ones ...

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Judith Eagle is a bestselling and award-winning British author of children's books who grew up in northwest London, the daughter of librarians, surrounded by books who later moved into fashion. Her best known books include The Secret Starling, The Pear Affair, The Accidental Stowaway, The Stolen Songbird, and The Great Theatre Rescue. After an early stint in fashion journalism, followed by an MA in Children's Literature at Birkbeck University, she now works as a school librarian. Eagle currently lives in Southeast London, and her latest novel for children is The Blitz Sisters (2026).

Maeve Smyth is an actor from Portstewart. Her TV credits include Malpractice, The Tourist and Dalgliesh. Maeve has worked extensively in theatre in Ireland, and is a professional singer and voiceover artist. She has recorded multiple audiobooks, and voiced many animations and radio dramas. Some of her titles are High by Michaella McCollum and The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony.

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