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Annie's Day

by Apple Gidley

Publication Date: November 18th, 2025

Publisher: Vine Leaves Press

Pages: 300

Genre: Historical Fiction / Women's Fiction

War took everything.

Love never had a chance.

Until now.

As an Australian Army nurse, Annie endures the brutalities of World War II in Singapore and New Guinea. Later, seeking a change, she accepts a job with a British diplomatic family in Berlin, only to find herself caught up in the upheaval of the Blockade. Through it all, and despite the support of friends, the death of a man she barely knew leaves a wound that refuses to heal, threatening her to a life without love.

Years later, Annie is still haunted by what she’d lost—and what might have been. Her days are quiet, but her memories are loud. When a dying man’s fear forces her to confront her own doubts, she forms an unexpected friendship that rekindles something she thought she’d lost: hope.

Annie’s Day is a powerful story of love, war, and the quiet courage to start again—even when it seems far too late.

Praise for Annie’s Day:

"Moving and enlightening..."

~ Deborah Swift, bestselling author

"This is a story of courage and love, and it lingers long after you turn the last page."

~ Caroline James, author, 5* Goodreads review

"I love the lyrical writing of this author. The descriptive prose and humor made this book a joy to read."

~ Louise, reviewer, 5* Goodreads review

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Apple Gidley

Anglo-Australian, Apple Gidley's nomadic life has helped imbue her writing with rich, diverse cultures and experiences. Annie’s Day is her seventh book.

Gidley currently lives in Cambridgeshire, England with her husband, and rescue cat, Bella, aka assistant editor.

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