The Home Front Girls: A heartbreaking and uplifting WW2 historical saga
By (Author) Susanna Bavin
Bookouture
Bookouture
29th April 2025
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Historical fiction
Historical romance
Romance
Paperback
346
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
Manchester, 1940. War is raging and these girls will do everything they can on the home front - but is a happy ever after possible in such uncertain times
The minute war was declared, best friends Sally and Deborah volunteered for the home guard. Stationed at the salvage depot, working amidst the scrap metal isn't quite what Sally imagined. Then she meets Andrew, a carpenter with a heart-breaking smile, who helps her to finally feel like her efforts are making a difference.But just as she's feeling hopeful, a devastating air raid threatens everything Sally holds dear. With the salvage yard in flames and Andrew out rescuing families from the rubble, will they get the happy ending they deserve Or will Sally's chance at true love be lost forever as the morning dawns... A completely gripping and heart-breaking romantic saga. Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Nancy Revell and Lizzie Lane.What readers are saying about The Home Front Girls:'This book is so so good I just could not put this down. Full of family, friendship and companionship, that will pull at all your heartstrings.' Goodreads reviewer, 'What a joy to read this first book in a brand new series!... A delightful offering of friendship, love, duty, bravery and resilience... wonderful... very witty... made me smile throughout... I highly recommend.' the.bookjunction, 'Very atmospheric... left me with a warm fuzzy feeling... A well-deserved five star read from me.' Goodreads reviewer, 'A 'couldn't put it down' title!' NetGalley reviewer, 'What a lovely read... People will love this book and I can't wait for Susanna's next. 5*.' Goodreads reviewer, 'This heart-warming story tells of how these young women put their differences aside for the sake of the war effort - and more... every page [is] rich in historical detail... immersive and completely believable.' JaneCable, 'I absolutely loved this book. I felt truly invested in [the characters'] stories and I can't wait to read the next one.' stuck_in_the_book_loop, 'If you need cheering up and some unashamed escapism, this is perfect! This author is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance! Buy it...' Goodreads reviewer, 'I loved Sally's character, she was strong and brave and courageous... fantastic.' pagesofachilles,Susanna lives in Llandudno in North Wales with her husband and their rescue cats, but her writing is inspired by her Mancunian roots. She has written stories ever since she was a child and always wanted to be a published author. Susanna enjoys reading, walking and gardening and she loves living by the sea. She also writes as Maisie Thomas, for The Railway Girls series, and as Polly Heron, for The Surplus Girls series.