Wartime with the Cornish Girls

Name: Wartime with the Cornish Girls
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Betty Walker
ISBN: 9780008400309

Author: Betty Walker

Series: The Cornish Girls Series #1

Narrator: Laura Kirman

Unabridged: 9 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 04/29/2021

Categories: Fiction, Sagas, Historical Fiction, Romance, Small Town & Rural, Suspense & Thriller, Espionage

Synopsis

1941. The Blitz rages over London. And even in Cornwall, the war is being fought… Praise for the Cornish Girls: When Violet loses her sister in the Blitz, she must take her nieces to safety in Cornwall. On the coast, she meets carefree chorus girl Eva, who is also running from the dangers of London. But Porthcurno hides a secret military base, and soon Violet and Eva realise there’s a battle to fight in Cornwall, too. Together with local Hazel, who works on the base, they must come together to help the war effort. But will their friendship be enough to keep them safe? The perfect uplifting wartime read for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas ‘I was totally blown away! I am so invested in these women that I must read the next book!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fascinating story, beautifully written, with interesting characters I really liked. A most enjoyable read!’ ‘Charming and exciting – this book had me hooked! I can’t wait for the next in the series!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘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’ ‘The perfect mix of light and dark – there wasn’t a dull moment!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is the first in a series, which is great news for fans of Betty Walker and the Cornish Girls!’

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on April 29, 2021

The Germans are bombing London ruthlessly in 1941, Violet Hopkins sister has already been killed during the Blitz, her brother in-law Ernst is missing in action and she’s really worried about keeping her two teenage nieces Lily and Alice safe. Her mum Sheila is determined to stay and run her East En......more

Goodreads review by Alayne on July 18, 2020

This was such a sweet read, just want I needed to take my mind off the world news. A perfect escape from the depressing statistics. Set I WW2 this was slightly different from other war time books that I’ve read. This dealt with the secret codes and messages that went on in England during this time.......more

Goodreads review by Apoorva on November 25, 2020

There are very few women-centric based works in the period of WWII that I have come across, and much lesser of these that bequeath a satisfying mood for you once you conclude it; Wartime with Cornish Girls is assuredly one of those. Ladies, though deemed as the more vulnerable sex, are quite ardent......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on October 08, 2020

A wonderful story that I couldn't put down. I love anything set in Cornwall and the descriptive writing was beautiful. Hazel, mother to Charlie is born and bred Cornish. She, Violet and Eva meet and become friends when Violet and her two nieces arrive in Cornwall to escape the London bombings and Ev......more

Goodreads review by Louise on April 20, 2021

The Cornish Girls #1 1941, The Blitz rages over London - When Violet loses her sister in the Blitz, she must take her nieces to safety in Cornwall. On the coast, she meets carefree chorus girl Eva, who is also running from the dangers of London. But Porthcurno hides a secret military base and soon Vi......more

Quotes

‘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’