The Air Raid Girls: The first in an exciting and uplifting WWII saga series (The Air Raid Girls Book 1)

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The start of an exciting new WWII-set series novel from Jenny Holmes, author of The Spitfire Girls and Wedding Bells for Land Girls - for readers of Donna Douglas and Nancy Revell. May, 1941. Meet the Air Raid Girls- three young women keen to do their bit during the Yorkshire blitz. Connie's life has taken an unexpected turn since her husband died - she's living at home and working in the family bakery - but night shifts as an ARP Warden give her a firm sense of purpose. Her younger sister Lizzie is eager to play her part too, perhaps as an ambulance driver. Her fiance refuses to support her decision... but does he really know what's best for her Twenty-year-old Pamela has led a sheltered life, but when her family's home is destroyed in a raid she must learn to stand on her own two feet - helped by new friends. As bombs fall and fires rage, the young women face the destruction of everything they've ever known. Can their fighting spirit prevail And what of their families and the men they love A thrilling and heartwarming new story of friendship, love and duty in wartime by the author of The Spitfire Girls, for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas. **Don't miss the next two instalments in the series. The Air Raid Girls at Christmas and The Air Raid Girls- Wartime Brides are available now!** --------------------------------------------- Readers LOVE the Air Raid Girls series- 'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 'In all the women at war series of book I have read so far, I think this is the best' 5 star review 'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 'Loved the whole story. Hated it coming to an end' 5 star review 'Just the kind of book I like' 5 star review

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A story vibrant with the atmosphere of the time and fuelled by the power of duty and friendship. * Peterborough Telegraph *
Gritty and uplifting, it's a tale of triumph over adversity. * Choice on The Mill Girls of Albion Lane *
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Vibrant and heart-warming, Jenny Holmes makes Chapel Street come alive. * Sunday Express on The Shop Girls of Chapel Street *
Gritty and uplifting, it's a tale of triumph over adversity * Choice on The Mill Girls of Albion Lane *

Author Bio

Jenny Holmes lives in a beautiful part of Yorkshire and sets her sagas in the industrial heartland nearby. She enjoys horse riding, gardening and walking her dog in the dales. She also writes children's books as Jenny Oldfield. Find her on Facebook at Facebook.com/JennyHolmesAuthor