The Bobby Girls Secrets, Johanna Bell
The Bobby Girls Secrets, Johanna Bell
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The Bobby Girls' Secrets
The Bobby Girls, Book Two

Author: Johanna Bell

Narrator: Helen Keeley

Unabridged: 11 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/14/2020

Synopsis

In the midst of war, secrets are even harder to keep . . .

1915. Best friends Irene, Maggie and Annie are proud members of the newly renamed Women's Police Service. While Britain's men are away fighting in France, the girls are doing their bit by keeping the peace at home in London's East End.

But out of the blue, Irene is given the opportunity to be stationed near an army barracks in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Having recently experienced some heartbreak and keen for the adventure, she decides to go. What could possibly go wrong?

It turns out, plenty. One of the other WPS girls takes an immediate dislike to her and makes her life a misery. On top of that, the man she thinks could be the answer to all her problems isn't all he seems. And when she finds a psychologically disturbed deserter in hiding, she has a very difficult decision to make . . .

Can Irene overcome all these obstacles without Maggie and Annie by her side, and find true happiness at last?

(P) 2020 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

About Johanna Bell

Johanna Bell is a freelance journalist living in Suffolk with her husband, their daughters and their dog. She developed a passion for learning about the wars after chatting to her granddad about his experiences in World War Two. She is the author of the Bobby Girls series, about the first policewomen in London during World War One, also published by Hodder & Stoughton. The first book in this series was The Blitz Girls.To hear more from Johanna, follow her on Twitter: @JoBellAuthor

Reviews

Goodreads review by Louise on May 09, 2020

The Bobby Girls # 2 Set in 1915. This book focuses more on Irene's story. The three girls are still patrolling their beat in Bethnal Green but certain events that take place makes Irene put in for a transfer to Grantham. Annie and Maggie are sorry to see her go, but understand her reasons why she fee......more

Goodreads review by Louise on May 09, 2020

The Bobby Girls #2 Set in 1915. This book focuses more on Irene's story. Henthree girls are still patrolling their beat in Bethnal Green, but certain events that take place makes Irene pit in for a transfer to Grantham. Annie and Maggie are sorry to see her go, but understand the reasons why she feel......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on May 19, 2020

I really enjoyed The Bobby Girls, and so it was lovely to meet up with Annie, Maggie and Irene, again. I really felt for Irene and was a little upset that she moved to Grantham, however, I understood why she did. This is a great story, very well researched and with enough going on to hold your atten......more

Goodreads review by StinaStaffymum on October 27, 2020

Having thoroughly enjoyed "The Bobby Girls", the first in this exciting new series, I was excited to read the second book THE BOBBY GIRLS' SECRETS by Johanna Bell. The series features three women who volunteered for WPS (Women Police Service) at the beginning of the Great War to aid the actual p......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on April 07, 2020

Thank you NetGalley and Hodder and Stoughton for a copy of The Bobby girls’ secrets which is the second book in the series. It’s 1915 and the war is still raging on. Best Friends Irene, Maggie and Annie are still members of the Women’s Police service and they are proud of what they do. Doing their bi......more

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PRAISE FOR THE BOBBY GIRLS SERIES -

Brilliantly written and a great story - what more could you ask for? Sun

Filled with richly drawn characters that leap from the page, and a plot that's so well researched and well written you will believe you are in the thick of wartime policing, The Bobby Girls is a must-read for all saga fans. Fiona Ford, bestselling author of Christmas at Liberty's

I really enjoyed reading about Britain's first female police officers. A lot of research has gone into this book and it's all the richer and more readable for it. An exciting new voice in women's fiction. Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Singer Girls

Johanna Bell has hit the jackpot with this striking WW1 crime story. The author places the focus firmly on the girls' growth into independent members of society in a rapidly changing world. It's a heartening central message conveyed with verve and empathy and remains relevant to today's readers, both young and old. Jenny Holmes, author of The Spitfire Girls

A well-researched and interesting story giving a great insight into early women's policing. Anna Jacobs, bestselling author of the Ellindale series

I really did enjoy The Bobby Girls. It has a lovely warm feeling about it and is excellently written. Maureen Lee, RNA award-winning author of Dancing in the Dark

Written with warmth and compassion, the novel gives fascinating insights into the lives of three courageous young women. Margaret Kaine, RNA award-winning author of Ring of Clay

This is a story that needed to be told. As a former Special Constable, I love Johanna Bell from the bottom of my heart for giving a voice to the women who first made a way for me and countless others like me - to work as real police officers in the service of our communities. Penny Thorpe, bestselling author of The Quality Street Girls

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