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The Home Front Girls by Susanna Bavin
£9.99
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9781836182788
Published:
24 Apr 2025
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
346 pages
Dimensions:
198x129mm
Weight:
0.000kgs
Author:
Manchester, 1940: The minute war was declared, best friends Sally and Deborah volunteered for the home guard, willing to do anything to help their boys fighting overseas. An Auxiliary Fire Service girl by night, Sally ends up stationed at the salvage depot by day. Working amidst the scrap metal and waste paper, helping to make do and mend, isn't quite the glamorous life in uniform she'd imagined! But she's determined to do her best, and turn saucepans into Spitfires. When Sally meets Andrew, a quiet carpenter with a heart-breaking smile who understands how important her work is, she finally feels as though her efforts to keep calm and carry on are making a difference. As love blossoms, Sally feels herself opening up to Andrew in a way she'd never imagined possible.
Manchester, 1940. War is raging and these girls will do everything they can on the home front - but is a happy ever after possible in such uncertain times?
The minute war was declared, best friends Sally and Deborah volunteered for the home guard. Stationed at the salvage depot, working amidst the scrap metal isn't quite what Sally imagined. Then she meets Andrew, a carpenter with a heartbreaking smile, who helps her to finally feel like her efforts are making a difference.
But just as she's feeling hopeful, a devastating air raid threatens everything Sally holds dear. With the salvage yard in flames and Andrew out rescuing families from the rubble, will they get the happy ending they deserve? Or will Sally's chance at true love be lost forever as the morning dawns...?
A completely gripping and heartbreaking romantic saga. Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Nancy Revell and Lizzie Lane.
What readers are saying about The Home Front Girls:
'This book is so so good I just could not put this down. Full of family, friendship and companionship, that will pull at all your heartstrings.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What a joy to read this first book in a brand new series!... A delightful offering of friendship, love, duty, bravery and resilience... wonderful... very witty... made me smile throughout... I highly recommend.' the.bookjunction, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Very atmospheric... left me with a warm fuzzy feeling... A well-deserved five star read from me.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A 'couldn't put it down' title!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What a lovely read... People will love this book and I can't wait for Susanna's next. 5*.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This heart-warming story tells of how these young women put their differences aside for the sake of the war effort - and more... every page [is] rich in historical detail... immersive and completely believable.' JaneCable, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I absolutely loved this book. I felt truly invested in [the characters'] stories and I can't wait to read the next one.' stuck_in_the_book_loop, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'If you need cheering up and some unashamed escapism, this is perfect! This author is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance! Buy it...' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I loved Sally's character, she was strong and brave and courageous... fantastic.' pagesofachilles, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
About the Author: Susanna lives in Llandudno in North Wales with her husband and their rescue cats, but her writing is inspired by her Mancunian roots. She has written stories ever since she was a child and always wanted to be a published author. Susanna enjoys reading, walking and gardening and she loves living by the sea. She also writes as Maisie Thomas, for The Railway Girls series, and as Polly Heron, for The Surplus Girls series.
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