Wartime on Sanctuary Lane

As the Great War engulfs Europe, sixteen-year old Ruby Archer decides to 'do her bit' at a local munitions factory, quickly making new friends on the deafening factory floor. But wartime is hard for everyone, and she cannot ignore the sick and injured animals scavenging in the East End streets. Ruby soon takes in injured terrier Mac, and rescues a stray kitten, Tess, but when all the cats mysteriously disappear from the factory, she knows she needs to do more, and with the help of her friends plans a small-scale monthly clinic. Soon opposition comes from all sides, can Ruby and her friends pull together to make her sanctuary dream come true?

Kirsty Dougal has a background in advertising and now runs her own consultancy specialising in psychological interviewing and focus groups. Over the past 25 years, she has interviewed the Great British public on everything from Rolos to razors. Kirsty also writes WW1 sagas as Poppy Cooper; The Post Office Girls and A Post Office Christmas and contemporary fiction as Kirsten Hesketh; Another Us. Married with a son and daughter and two exceptionally fluffy moggies, Kirsty is also a keen amateur archaeologist and loves to spend her weekends hacking through the mud on a local Roman dig. She loves walking and is also a staunch supporter of Wycombe Wanderers - especially when they are winning! You can find Kirsty on Twitter: @kirsten_hesketh