The Bobby Girls War, Johanna Bell
The Bobby Girls War, Johanna Bell
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The Bobby Girls' War
Book Four in a gritty, uplifting WW1 series about Britain's first ever female police officers

Author: Johanna Bell

Narrator: Helen Keeley

Unabridged: 9 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/14/2021


Synopsis

Book Four in the gorgeous Bobby Girls series is available to pre-order now! Get caught up with the first three books while you wait:
THE BOBBY GIRLS
THE BOBBY GIRLS' SECRETS
CHRISTMAS WITH THE BOBBY GIRLS

The Bobby Girls' War
1916. Poppy is being transferred to an enormous new munitions complex in Gretna, on the Scottish border. Even though it means moving far away from her best friends Maggie and Annie, she is excited for the challenge.

As a member of the Women's Police Service, it's her job to maintain law and order so that the factory workers can safely carry out their vital war work. She soon makes friends, and even starts to open herself up to the possibility of love.

But then she sees something in the dead of night, and suddenly the dangers of the war are no longer far away on distant shores. With the enemy hot on her heels and no idea who to trust, can Poppy save herself - and avert disaster for her country?

Praise for the Bobby Girls series:

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

'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

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

'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

'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

'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, author of The Quality Street Girls

'A lovely story! The author has researched the era and the theme very well. The characters stood out on the page and through their eyes you are transported back to a different age.' - AnneMarie Brear, author of Beneath a Stormy Sky

(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

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

The Bobby Girls Book 4 1916: Poppy is transferred to an enormous new munitions complex in Gretna, on the Scottish borders. Even though it means moving away from her best friends Maggie and Annie, she is excited for the challenge. As a member of the Women's Police Service, it's it's her job to maintai......more

Book four Bobby Girls the world for women, WW1 Holborn London 1916. Poppy Davis along with Maggie Smyth, Annie Beckett who is now running the baby home in Hampstead, the women's police service patrolling streets doing an amazing job at Hunter Street Police Station, Poppy gets to know a lot of the loc......more

Goodreads review by Kim

Poppy starts work keeping a munitions complex secure. One of my favourite eras- wartime drama on home soil. We catch up with old friends and encounter some tense moments. A real page turner. which kept me gripped.......more

Goodreads review by Glenys

I have followed the story of the Bobby Girls by Johanna Bell and was pleased to receive a copy of this book from #NetGalley. The story continues from the previous books of Polly, a WPC in London and in this book, it tells the story of how she was transferred in WW 1 to Gretna to work at the munition......more


Quotes

PRAISE FOR THE BOBBY GIRLS SERIES -

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, author of The Quality Street Girls