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The Great Western Railway Girls
The Great Western Railway Girls (Book 1)
- Author
- Jane Lark
- Narrator
- Katherine Press
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 24 February 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 30 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
'Friendship, drama and an array of authentic characters make this debut saga a must-read.’ Maisie Thomas, bestselling author of The Railway Girls series
September, 1939.
When war is declared, Lily sees an opportunity to escape her domineering father: she will join the Great Western Railway factory to win her financial independence and move out of home.
Maggie doesn’t want to simply follow in her sisters’ footsteps and work in the laundries at the GWR. So, when the chance comes to volunteer for men’s work in the machine shop, she’s the first to raise her hand.
Catherine, a clerk in the GWR office, has been helping with London’s evacuation efforts, organising trains to move children out of the city. But when her task is completed, will she defy her family and fiancé’s wishes and sign up for a more dangerous role?
Taking on demanding new duties, Lily, Maggie and Catherine – and others – develop an unexpectedly close bond.
But will friendship be enough to carry them through the ups and downs of life at war?
The first instalment in a brilliant new wartime series set in Swindon's Great Western Railway works.
'Another gem from one of my favourite historical authors, Jane Lark. She brings the Swindon Railway Village to life with characters that we care about as they face the perils of war. I can't wait for the next installment in this series!' May Ellis
'A compulsive, absolutely unputdownable read! I was enthralled.' Renita D'Silva
Praise for Jane Lark's historical fiction:
'What a brilliant read!! Jane Lark has an incredible talent to draw the reader in from the first page' Reader Review
'A powerful, many faceted book, intelligent and well written. Exceptional characters, emotionally charged, with mystery and suspense.' Reader Review
'I enjoyed it from beginning to end and have decided I would read anything by Jane Lark... hell I'd even read her shopping list!' Reader Review
'A worthy five-star read!' Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Jane Lark
- Narrator
- Katherine Press
- Duration
- 9 hours 30 minutes
- Release Date
- 24 February 2025
- ISBN
- 9781836565550
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Generational sagas, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
A BRAND NEW gripping and heartwarming wartime saga of courage, friendship and love on the Home Front. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Rosie Clarke and Donna Douglas! 🚂'Friendship, drama and an array of authentic characters make this debut saga a must-read.’ Maisie Thomas, bestselling author of The Railway Girls seriesSeptember, 1939.When war is declared, Lily sees an opportunity to escape her domineering father: she will join the Great Western Railway factory to win her financial independence and move out of home.Maggie doesn’t want to simply follow in her sisters’ footsteps and work in the laundries at the GWR. So, when the chance comes to volunteer for men’s work in the machine shop, she’s the first to raise her hand.Catherine, a clerk in the GWR office, has been helping with London’s evacuation efforts, organising trains to move children out of the city. But when her task is completed, will she defy her family and fiancé’s wishes and sign up for a more dangerous role?Taking on demanding new duties, Lily, Maggie and Catherine – and others – develop an unexpectedly close bond.But will friendship be enough to carry them through the ups and downs of life at war?The first instalment in a brilliant new wartime series set in Swindon's Great Western Railway works.'Another gem from one of my favourite historical authors, Jane Lark. She brings the Swindon Railway Village to life with characters that we care about as they face the perils of war. I can't wait for the next installment in this series!' May Ellis'A compulsive, absolutely unputdownable read! I was enthralled.' Renita D'SilvaPraise for Jane Lark's historical fiction:'What a brilliant read!! Jane Lark has an incredible talent to draw the reader in from the first page' Reader Review'A powerful, many faceted book, intelligent and well written. Exceptional characters, emotionally charged, with mystery and suspense.' Reader Review'I enjoyed it from beginning to end and have decided I would read anything by Jane Lark... hell I'd even read her shopping list!' Reader Review'A worthy five-star read!' Reader Review
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