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Danger Awaits the Resistance Girls
- Author
- Alice G. May
- Narrator
- Katherine Manners
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 21 March 2026
- Run Time
- 10 hours 41 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
They said women were a liability in war. They were wrong...
April 1942
A dangerous call to duty…
Constance Hughes has always felt on the outside, never quite good enough, always doubting herself. So when she is asked to participate in a dangerous undercover mission to help the war effort, Connie is fearful – what if she fails and lets her friends – and country - down?
Behind enemy lines…
A fluent linguist, Connie is perfect for the task ahead, but it means being dropped into France – currently under German occupation. Getting there is dangerous, the mission fraught, and if Connie is captured, it will mean certain death. But determined to do her duty, she agrees.
The prospect of no return home.
Connie knows rural France well, but her mission isn’t as straightforward as she hoped. With German soldiers everywhere, Connie is under intense pressure. And when she meets a fellow British soldier hiding in the woods she is torn between helping him and saving herself.
But with only herself to rely on, Connie discovers a strength she never knew she had. And a new determination to get herself and the injured soldier home: mission accomplished.
A heart-stopping story of courage and the hidden heroines who risked everything to change the course of history. Inspired by the true-life stories of The Women's Secret Army. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Lana Kortchik.
Readers LOVE The Resistance Girls:
'A gripping tale of women learning to be part of a secret service in case of invasion or spies. I was hooked and couldn’t wait to know what happened.' Bestselling author Rosie Clarke
'Absolutely loved it, couldn’t put it down, had me hooked from beginning to end. Can't wait for the next one, I know it will be just as good.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'A thoroughly engaging read which I couldn’t put down!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'Once I started reading it, I didn't want to put it down.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'This book was perfect, and I am very much looking forward to the next one in the series.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'I enjoyed this book about the strong and intelligent women who trained and served during WW II in Great Britain. I couldn't put the book down. I stayed up late to finish this story. I can't wait for the next book!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'A gripping tale of women learning to be part of a secret service in case of invasion or spies. I was hooked and couldn’t wait to know what happened.' Bestselling author Rosie Clarke
'Packed with intrigue, this will keep you gripped until the end.' Bestselling author, Tracey Baines
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Details
- Author
- Alice G. May
- Narrator
- Katherine Manners
- Duration
- 10 hours 41 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 March 2026
- ISBN
- 9781837035182
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Fiction: narrative themes, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: displacement, exile, migration, Fiction: general and literary
Synopsis
A BRAND-NEW stunningly powerful and gripping World War II saga of defiance, danger, and daring women who refused to be silenced. Inspired by the true-life stories of The Women's Secret Army. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and A Call to Spy. 🪖📖They said women were a liability in war. They were wrong...April 1942A dangerous call to duty…Constance Hughes has always felt on the outside, never quite good enough, always doubting herself. So when she is asked to participate in a dangerous undercover mission to help the war effort, Connie is fearful – what if she fails and lets her friends – and country - down?Behind enemy lines…A fluent linguist, Connie is perfect for the task ahead, but it means being dropped into France – currently under German occupation. Getting there is dangerous, the mission fraught, and if Connie is captured, it will mean certain death. But determined to do her duty, she agrees.The prospect of no return home.Connie knows rural France well, but her mission isn’t as straightforward as she hoped. With German soldiers everywhere, Connie is under intense pressure. And when she meets a fellow British soldier hiding in the woods she is torn between helping him and saving herself.But with only herself to rely on, Connie discovers a strength she never knew she had. And a new determination to get herself and the injured soldier home: mission accomplished.A heart-stopping story of courage and the hidden heroines who risked everything to change the course of history. Inspired by the true-life stories of The Women's Secret Army. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Lana Kortchik.Readers LOVE The Resistance Girls:'A gripping tale of women learning to be part of a secret service in case of invasion or spies. I was hooked and couldn’t wait to know what happened.' Bestselling author Rosie Clarke'Absolutely loved it, couldn’t put it down, had me hooked from beginning to end. Can't wait for the next one, I know it will be just as good.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A thoroughly engaging read which I couldn’t put down!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Once I started reading it, I didn't want to put it down.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'This book was perfect, and I am very much looking forward to the next one in the series.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I enjoyed this book about the strong and intelligent women who trained and served during WW II in Great Britain. I couldn't put the book down. I stayed up late to finish this story. I can't wait for the next book!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A gripping tale of women learning to be part of a secret service in case of invasion or spies. I was hooked and couldn’t wait to know what happened.' Bestselling author Rosie Clarke'Packed with intrigue, this will keep you gripped until the end.' Bestselling author, Tracey Baines
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