Courage for the Cornish Girls, Betty Walker
Courage for the Cornish Girls, Betty Walker
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Courage for the Cornish Girls

Author: Betty Walker

Narrator: Annette Holland

Unabridged: 12 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 08/04/2022


Synopsis

Shortlisted for Best Romantic Saga at the Romantic Novel Awards 2023 Readers are dazzled by : April 1942. Enemy gunfire on Penzance beach brings the Cornish Girls rushing to the rescue… Yearning for adventure, dreams of one day joining the fire wardens. But before she can do so, gunfire during a trip to the beach provides her with an unexpected opportunity to get stuck in. On hand to help the wounded beachgoers, draws admiration with her nursing skills and is offered an exciting new position in the hospital in Penzance. And swayed by her niece, Lily’s Aunt agrees to take in three evacuees rescued on the beach, though they turn out to be more of a handful than she bargained for. But even as the war rages around them, the biggest challenge facing each woman turns out to be one of the heart. Can the Cornish Girls help one another to open themselves up to love…? ‘Romance…friendship…orphans…family…women helping in any way they can…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely historical war story. in this saga…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ with [the Cornish Girls]. I so hope [they] continue with their antics…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Plenty of , well written, likeable characters and easy to follow. I'm already looking forward to the next in the series…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great read – highly recommended’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely five star read! I look forward to the next one!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Much loved characters that will stay with you, due to their courage, determination and patriotic spirit – five stars from me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on June 24, 2022

Demelza Minear works for her father at Hill View Farm near Penzance in West Cornwall, he isn’t an easy man to live with, and in 1942 most women her age are in uniform. Demelza and her brother Tristan haven’t been called up, because food production is needed, and when she’s in town Demelza looks envi......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on August 03, 2022

It's nice to start a new book and fall straight in with the characters as if you've never left them. I enjoyed the previous two books so much that the characters have stayed with me. I have especially enjoyed seeing Lily grow in her role as a nurse, she is so passionate and shows such courage which......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on June 03, 2022

A lovely book and a lovely addition to the series. I enjoyed meeting old friends and also meeting new ones. The Cornish scenery is a delight to read about and I'd love to visit some day. Violet and Lily have the lions share of this story and also newcomer Demelza. It was great to see Lily grow in eve......more

Goodreads review by Vanessa-Ann on August 12, 2022

Good story, a little disappointed with the narrator......more

Goodreads review by Trudy on July 25, 2022

I have become obsessed with World War 2 historical fiction. After reading a few books; I quickly learned that I need to broaden my locations. It was not completely the same everywhere. Although all of the books I have read have similarities, geography is a major factor. Some areas were hit harder by......more


Quotes

Praise for the Cornish Girls: ‘A fascinating story, beautifully written, with interesting characters I really liked. A most enjoyable read!’ ‘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’ ‘This is the first in a series, which is great news for fans of Betty Walker and the Cornish Girls!’