The Teashop Girls at War: A captivating wartime saga from the bestselling author of The Woolworths Girls

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It is 1942, and with the country still at war, the girls who work for Joe Lyons are praying for their loved ones to return home safely. Happily married, Rose is busy with staffing problems at the teashop with many women taking on war work. Rose dreams of her husband's return while trying to keep everyone happy. Lily has her own worries when the father of her daughter appears back in her life with no explanation. Katie longs for a family of her own - just as a handsome airman arrives on the scene. At Sea View Guest House, Flora - wary of a relationship and marriage - is fearful of letting her feelings for John Bentley develop further. Especially as she has her guests to be mindful of . . . Anya is torn, having given birth to a beautiful baby boy who is the spitting image of his father, who has been taken as a prisoner of war. Presented with a chance to save him, Anya confides in her friends, leaving her son in their care. With the uncertainty of the future, can the Teashop girls overcome their personal battles The Teashop Girls at War is the third instalment in the Teashop Girls series.

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Heartwarming . . . a must-read -- Woman's Own on The Teashop Girls
A warm, tender tale of friendship and love . . . sweet as a Woolies picknmix -- Milly Johnson on The Woolworths Girls
A lovely read -- Bella on The Woolworths Girls
Elaine brings the heyday of the iconic high-street giant to life in her charming novel -- S Magazine on The Woolworths Girls

Author Bio

Elaine Everest, author of bestselling novels The Woolworths Girls, The Butlins Girls, Christmas at Woolworths and The Teashop Girls, was born and brought up in north-west Kent, where many of her books are set. She has been a freelance writer for twenty-five years and has written widely for women's magazines and national newspapers, both short stories and features. Her non-fiction books for dog owners have been very popular and led to her broadcasting on radio about our four-legged friends. Elaine has been heard discussing many topics on radio, from canine subjects to living with a husband under her feet when redundancy looms.