The Steel Girls (The Steel Girls, Book 1)

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When war breaks out, friendship will see them through

A heart-warming story perfect for saga lovers, Nancy Revell, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls series
Sheffield, 1939. With war declared, these brave women will step up and do their bit for their country

Housewife Nancy never dreamed that shed end up in Vickers steelworks factory but when husband Bert is called up to serve, she needs to put food on the table for her two young children.

Bettys sweetheart William has joined the RAF Reserves so she cant sit around and do nothing even if it means giving up her ambitions to study law at night school.

Young Patty is relishing the excitement the war brings. But this shop-girl is going to have to grow up quickly, especially now shes undertaking such back-breaking and dangerous work in the factory.

The Steel Girls start off as strangers but quickly forge an unbreakable bond of friendship as these feisty factory sisters vow to keep the foundry fires burning during wartime.

Hardship, courage and hope on the Home Front Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Lavender Girls


Readers LOVE The Steel Girls!
Enjoyed this lovely story from the first page
Id love to read more about these inspirational ladies
A heartwarming story
The bravery of these women was deeply moving, I loved it!
I was so engrossed from the start
A really entertaining, feel-good and heartwarming read

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A riveting saga about love, courage and, above all, female friendship Best

A lovely read Bella

Hardship, courage and hope on the Home Front Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Lavender Girls

A heart-warming story perfect for saga lovers Nancy Revell, bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls on the Home Front

A great read Yorkshire Post

A heart-warming tale of the brave women who stepped up to become the backbone of Sheffields steel industry during the Second World War Yours

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Michelle Rawlins is an award-winning freelance journalist with over 20 years' experience working in print and digital media. After learning her trade, Michelle began her freelance career writing for national newspapers and women's magazines, concentrating on real-life stories - living by the mantra: 'it's always the most ordinary people who have the most extraordinary stories'.