Steel Girls in the Blitz

Name: Steel Girls in the Blitz
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Michelle Rawlins
ISBN: 9780008598525

Author: Michelle Rawlins

Series: The Steel Girls #5

Narrator: Laura Brydon

Unabridged: 9 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 11/07/2024

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Sagas, Friendship, Romance, Nonfiction, History, Women

Synopsis

With their city under fire, can they find hope in each other? Readers love ! 'Rich, evocative and spellbinding' KATE THOMPSON 'A heartwarming tale of courage, friendship and hope' MILLY JOHNSON *** In December 1940 Hattie Betty Young Patty Archie And as the bombs begin to fall, with heartbreak on the horizon, will the Steel Girls find shelter in each other? A heartwarming and dramatic World War II saga, perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Pam Howes. *** 'I could not read this book fast enough … I've grown to love this group of strong women!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A tremendously good read … a story of love and friendship at the most difficult times' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Amazing … once you start it's hard to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gives a great sense of the resilience and camaraderie of communities' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love this series … another excellent addition' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About Michelle Rawlins

Michelle is an award-winning journalist with 20 years' experience, based in Yorkshire.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nicola on May 14, 2024

I could not read this book fast enough! The Steel Girl series has honestly been stellar since the start and I eagerly await every new instalment. They make for such good reading and I’ve grown so attached to the characters! We rejoin Hattie, Betty, Dolly, Daisy and Nancy and this time, they have the......more

Goodreads review by Pat on December 26, 2024

I loved this instalment of Hattie and her friends being bombed by Germany trying to destroy Sheffield. Well written can't wait for next book xx......more

Goodreads review by Linda on October 29, 2024

World War Two has arrived in Sheffield. I thoroughly enjoyed Steel Girls in the Blitz and although it is part of a series I never felt at a disadvantage at not having read all the other books. Any backstory was woven into this narrative perfectly and each individual was so clearly depicted that the b......more

Goodreads review by Claire on October 30, 2024

What a wonderful step back to 1940’s Sheffield during the Blitz. It’s so humbling to follow Hattie, Betty, Daisy and Nancy story knowing this is based on factual events. Such strong and resilient women, navigating their life that is full of hope of a better future. It’s was such a fast paced novel,......more

Goodreads review by Emma on November 18, 2024

Another blockbuster of a book which continues the series of the woman who worked in the steel factory and certainly does not disappoint. We continue of what happens with Hattie, Betty and Patty with Sheffield being bombed by the Germans and all the people becoming homeless and many people being kille......more

Quotes

Praise for Steel Girls in the Blitz: 'A rich, evocative and spellbinding tribute to the women who gave so much. Prepare to be swept back in time' 'A captivating read, every bit as good as the others in this wonderful series' 'A heartwarming, yet moving and poignant tale, of courage, friendship and hope, based on the tremendous and brave Yorkshire women of World War Two' 'Once again, Michelle Rawlins has written a story that will draw you in and leave you wanting more. The Steel Girls are a force to be reckoned with' 'This is storytelling at its most vibrant and closely-researched. Michelle Rawlins' prose bubbles with gritty humour and powerful emotion. If you love sagas, you'll love the Steel Girls!' 'Annspiring read filled with warmth and nostalgia' Praise for : ‘A riveting saga about love, courage and, above all, female friendship’ ‘A lovely read’ ‘Hardship, courage and hope on the Home Front’ ‘A heart-warming story perfect for saga lovers’ ‘A great read’ ’A heart-warming tale of the brave women who stepped up to become the backbone of Sheffield’s steel industry during the Second World War’