SMALL WAR LIBRARY KATE THOMPSON

In the heart of wartime turmoil, the word becomes a powerful weapon. London, 1944. Clara Button, in the abandoned Bethnal Green Underground station, creates an extraordinary place – an underground library, an oasis of hope in a world of chaos and uncertainty.

• Inspiring story about the power of literature in times of war
• Touching story about friendship and loyalty
• Underground library as a symbol of hope and escape
• Clara Button and Ruby Munroe – heroines who change reality
• Literary journey to London during World War II
• Homage to female courage and solidarity
• Ideal reading for lovers of history and fine literature

Small War Library is a story that takes us to London during World War II. In the abandoned Bethnal Green Underground station, Clara Button creates something extraordinary – the only underground library in the country. Among the bunker walls, where everyday life is determined by the roar of bombs and the uncertainty of tomorrow, a place full of warmth, light and hope is created. It is a place where the written word becomes a refuge and books open doors to another world.

Together with her friend Ruby Munroe, Clara transforms part of the shelter into a space with books – a true oasis for those seeking escape from the wartime reality. The library becomes a place of meeting, exchanging thoughts and mutual support. It is here that people find the strength to survive the most difficult moments. But even such an extraordinary place is not free from suffering. A time of trial is coming that will put their strength, loyalty and love to the toughest test.

This book is a touching story inspired by true events. It is a tribute to female courage, solidarity and the healing power of literature. For all who believe that even in the darkest moments you can find light. The Literary Publishing House presents this moving story in an elegant paperback edition, with 480 pages. The 145x209 mm format makes the book fit perfectly in your hand and reading becomes a real pleasure. The year of publication 2025 guarantees that you receive the latest edition of this extraordinary story.

Small War Library is not just a book, it is a journey into the depths of the human soul, a story about the power of the word and the hope that never fades. It is a reading that remains in your memory long after you finish reading, inspiring you to seek beauty and goodness in a world that is not always easy.