Mary Ann Shaffer

Mary Ann Shaffer was an American author best known for her novel 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,' which was published posthumously. The book, co-authored with her niece Annie Barrows, became a bestseller and received critical acclaim for its charming and poignant depiction of life in post-World War II Guernsey.

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  1. 1. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

    A London writer begins exchanging letters with residents of a small Channel Island and discovers a book club formed as an act of resistance during the German occupation; through their correspondence she uncovers wartime hardships, personal secrets, and the islanders’ warmth and resilience, becomes drawn into their lives, and helps bring their stories, friendships, and unexpected romance to light.

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