Christmas Wishes for the Great Western Railway Girls
The Great Western Railway Girls (Book 4)
- Author Jane Lark
- Narrator Katherine Press
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 21 August 2026
- Run Time 8 hours and 41 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Family life fiction, Fiction: narrative themes, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Speculative fiction.
Flexible Pricing & Rewards For Listening
At xigxag, the more you read, the less you pay* on select audiobook and x-book® titles, as in the table below. Pricing updates automatically in the app and resets one year after your first purchase. And you can always find a selection of brilliant titles available for only £3.99.
Titles Purchased
- 1-5
- 6-10
- 11-15
- 16-20
- Over 20
Price per title
- £8.99
- £7.99
- £6.99
- £5.99
- £4.99
*Only the full price titles you buy count toward your personal pricing tier. Full price titles don’t include Listen for Less or other books bought with a voucher or discount code.
Listen to a sample
What to expect
The war tightens its grip on Britain as the years progress, and the women of the Great Western Railway works must fight their own battles on the factory floor, in their homes and in their hearts.
Lily has to stay strong for her young children while her husband is away at war. Maggie must endure a marriage that’s not what she had hoped for and Catherine strives to rebuild her life after loss.
As Christmas 1942 approaches, American GIs arrive in Swindon and the women throw themselves into preparing the GWR festive pantomime, finding a new determination to seek joy wherever they can. Together, they discover that laughter, hope and the strongest of friendships can brighten even the darkest days.
A heartwarming story of loyalty, love and Christmas cheer in the depths of war.
Praise for Jane Lark:
The war tightens its grip on Britain as the years progress, and the women of the Great Western Railway works must fight their own battles on the factory floor, in their homes and in their hearts.
Lily has to stay strong for her young children while her husband is away at war. Maggie must endure a marriage that’s not what she had hoped for and Catherine strives to rebuild her life after loss.
As Christmas 1942 approaches, American GIs arrive in Swindon and the women throw themselves into preparing the GWR festive pantomime, finding a new determination to seek joy wherever they can. Together, they discover that laughter, hope and the strongest of friendships can brighten even the darkest days.
A heartwarming story of loyalty, love and Christmas cheer in the depths of war.
Praise for Jane Lark:
'Friendship, drama and an array of authentic characters make this debut saga a must-read.’ Maisie Thomas
'A compulsive, absolutely unputdownable read! I was enthralled by the wonderful stories of these courageous Railway Girls. Swindon and the Great Western Railway community come alive in this book.' Renita D'Silva
| Author | Jane Lark |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Katherine Press |
| Series | The Great Western Railway Girls |
| Duration | 8 hours and 41 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781836565840 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Boldwood Books |
| Genre | Family life fiction, Fiction: narrative themes, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Speculative fiction |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
More from the same
About xigxag
Experience the best audiobooks with xigxag, an innovative and user-friendly audiobook platform designed for seamless discovery, purchase, and enjoyment of your favorite titles. Our flexible pricing model offers bestselling audiobooks for less, providing affordable prices and the best audiobook deals without requiring a subscription. Perfect for gifting, xigxag also features convenient audiobook gift cards and in-app audiobook gifting options.
Beyond the listening experience, xigxag stands as an exciting alternative to big tech, embodying a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. As the only B Corp certified UK audiobook service, we ensure a guilt-free listening experience from a leader in audiobook innovation.
Effortlessly search audiobooks, access honest audiobook reviews that evaluate both the content and narration, and easily discover hidden gems. Whether you prefer to download or stream top audiobook titles, xigxag provides the best possible listening experience anytime, anywhere, on the UK’s best independent audiobook app. Discover the future of audiobooks today.