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As the war draws to a close, a tight-knit London community begin to pick up the pieces…

Harry Bowling’s Paragon Place follows the aftermath of the devastation of the Second World War, through the eyes of one London community. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Pam Evans.


Paragon Place, an ordinary square of two-up, two-down houses in Bermondsey, has pretty well survived the Blitz. But it’s taken its toll on a hard-working and tight-knit community. Despite going through the very worst of times – the never-ending fight against poverty, rationing and bombs – the residents of Paragon Place have been brought closer together by laughter and tears in the face of despair. There is Sally Brady, who is torn between two men, local drunk Alf Porter, the prim Carey sisters, the gossips and the villains. After surviving the horror of the war, they face new dramas as they rebuild their lives together…

What readers are saying about Paragon Place:

‘Another funny and wonderful book. I have bought the whole Harry Bowling collection as he writes from the heart… This book is entertaining and full of interesting, funny characters… These
stories will have you laughing and crying at the same time’

‘Got me a little teary in places. Well worth a read

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What makes Harry's novels work is their warmth and authenticity. Their spirit comes from the author himself and his abiding memories of family life as it was once lived in the slums of southeast London
Today Magazine
Poignant, nostalgic - but not romanticised - stories of good-hearted ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances
Independent