In Ellie, by Lesley Pearce, it is centred on two girls, Ellie and Bonny. The two girls meet in post-war Britain in London, and though in character they are the very opposite on one another, they become friends.
Ellie is a loving, kind, sweet natured brunette with a sparkling smile, while Bonny is a beautiful but spoilt blonde, who can be deceptive in many ways. Both were separated from their parents during the war as evacuees, and meet after the war has ended and set about making a life for themselves in the glamorous but ruthless life of the theatre. As their friendship continues, Ellie has to face lots of lies and deception from Bonny, but she always abides by Bonnie wishes, no matter how painful they are to herself.
I really enjoyed this book, but found the last few chapters a little unbelievable and didn't find them true to the rest of the book. It is hard to believe that the character we get to know so well acts how she does at the end, and the justification for her actions seems a little out of step with her upbringing.
This book intertwines with another Lesley Pearce book 'Camellia', and has some of the same characters at a younger age. Read 'Camellia' first otherwise you will be told all the secrets in Ellie and this will spoil Camilla for you.
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Ellie is a sweet-natured brunette generous of heart with a sparkling smile and an accent ... more
which reveals her East End background. Bonny is beautiful and spoilt with cascades of blonde hair the brightest pair of blue eyes and a mouth like Cupid's bow. ...
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