Wartime with the Cornish Girls
- Author Betty Walker
- Narrator Laura Kirman
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 29 April 2021
- Run Time 9 hours and 32 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Family life fiction, Generational sagas, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues, Second World War fiction.
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What to expect
1941. The Blitz rages over London.
And even in Cornwall, the war is being fought…
When Violet loses her sister in the Blitz, she must take her nieces to safety in Cornwall. On the coast, she meets carefree chorus girl Eva, who is also running from the dangers of London.
But Porthcurno hides a secret military base, and soon Violet and Eva realise there’s a battle to fight in Cornwall, too.
Together with local Hazel, who works on the base, they must come together to help the war effort. But will their friendship be enough to keep them safe?
The perfect uplifting wartime read for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas.
Praise for the Cornish Girls:
‘I was totally blown away! I am so invested in these women that I must read the next book!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fascinating story, beautifully written, with interesting characters I really liked. A most enjoyable read!’ Kitty Neale, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Daughter’s Ruin
‘Charming and exciting – this book had me hooked! I can’t wait for the next in the series!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A warm-hearted story – at times I laughed and at others I held my breath … I loved the characters and I’m delighted it is the first in a series’ Pam Weaver, Sunday Times bestselling author of Goodnight Sweetheart
‘The perfect mix of light and dark – there wasn’t a dull moment!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is the first in a series, which is great news for fans of Betty Walker and the Cornish Girls!’ Historical Novel Society
Critics Review
‘A fascinating story, beautifully written, with interesting characters I really liked. A most enjoyable read!’ Kitty Neale, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Daughter’s Ruin
n‘A warm-hearted story – at times I laughed and at others I held my breath … I loved the characters and I’m delighted it is the first in a series’ Pam Weaver, Sunday Times bestselling author of Goodnight Sweetheart
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