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5. Tasting ration book recipes

Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two

4. Prisoners of war: escapism and escape

Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.

3. Paperbacks for servicemen and women

Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two

2. A brief encounter with reading on the home front

Emma Smith reveals five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.

1. Publishing in flames on Paternoster Row

Five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.

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