Telegrams and Teacakes is the third novel in A Wartime Bakery series. I thought the story was realistic in its portrayal of life at home during World War II. It depicts how individuals at home did not have it easy (not as rough as a soldier of course). They kept the shops and factories operating while the soldiers were off fighting. Rationing in effect and new items are added frequently, bombs hitting the area, and spending nights in air raid or Anderson shelters. I like how the people in the community banded together to help each other out. They did not leave a person to struggle on their own. I thought Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes is a beautifully written novel with genuine characters. I love the characters in this story with Audrey Barton being my favorite. Audrey is a strong woman who is the mother figure for many as well as a confidant and pillar of strength. She has backbone, grit, strong moral character and a loving heart. Each character is different with a story of their own. Telegrams and Teacakes should be read after the first two books in the series. Each story builds upon the previous in A Wartime Bakery series. Telegrams and Teacakes is an emotional tale (have a hanky handy). The characters emotions poured from pages and enveloped me. Amy Miller has a special touch. The people during this time had to have grit in order to survive. I like how they look for the bright spots to help them overcome adversity. I hope this is not the last tale in A Wartime Bakery series. I want to follow the characters stories through the end of the war. Telegrams and Teacakes is a heartwarming, expressive and endearing story.

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