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The Butterfly Girl
Devonshire Saga (Related to this series)
- Author
- Tania Crosse
- Narrator
- Emma Powell
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 21 August 2025
- Run Time
- 11 hours 25 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
1941. The midst of the Blitz. Bombs are raining down on the city. In one terrifying moment, trainee nurse Pippa Luscombe’s life is turned upside-down when her hospital takes a direct hit.
As Pippa comes to terms with the full extent of the tragedy, she must pick up the pieces of her life. But the incident has left lasting scars. She determines to dedicate her life to her nursing career, and forget about finding love of her own.
Until one day she discovers she has an unexpected admirer. A patient hands her a piece of paper. A heartfelt note to his butterfly girl.
In this one moment, Pippa’s life is changed once more.
The war in Europe rages on. But for Pippa this unsolicited note brings a threat much closer to home. She must make some difficult decisions as she experiences both love and loss in search of her own happiness.
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Details
- Author
- Tania Crosse
- Narrator
- Emma Powell
- Duration
- 11 hours 25 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 August 2025
- ISBN
- 9781004209798
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Second World War fiction, Historical romance, Generational sagas
Synopsis
A heart-wrenching tale of wartime spirit, love, loss and the courage of a young nurse during the Plymouth Blitz.1941. The midst of the Blitz. Bombs are raining down on the city. In one terrifying moment, trainee nurse Pippa Luscombe’s life is turned upside-down when her hospital takes a direct hit.As Pippa comes to terms with the full extent of the tragedy, she must pick up the pieces of her life. But the incident has left lasting scars. She determines to dedicate her life to her nursing career, and forget about finding love of her own.Until one day she discovers she has an unexpected admirer. A patient hands her a piece of paper. A heartfelt note to his butterfly girl.In this one moment, Pippa’s life is changed once more.The war in Europe rages on. But for Pippa this unsolicited note brings a threat much closer to home. She must make some difficult decisions as she experiences both love and loss in search of her own happiness.
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