A Sister's Hope: a completely addictive historical fiction saga novel for 2024

In 1941, during World War II, the Calvert-Lazenby family is struggling as Raven Hall is requisitioned as a maternity hospital. Rosina is busy caring for the new mothers, while Connie, 18, leaves school to train as a carpenter's apprentice in Scarborough. She shares a flat with her friend Stella and the enigmatic Valentine. Mollie Walton's novel "A Mother's War" is a finalist for the Romantic Novelist Association's 2023 Romantic Saga Award. The book is praised for its compelling characters, atmospheric setting, and feisty female characters.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

The Romantic Saga Award 2023 Finalist:
A Mother's War

In the midst of the war, the Calvert-Lazenby family faces relentless challenges. With Raven Hall converted into a maternity hospital, Rosina is overwhelmed with the task of caring for the new mothers, leaving her little time to concern herself with young Sergeant Harry, who has been deployed abroad. However, a foreboding news arrives, shaking their world to its core.

Meanwhile, against Rosina's wishes, eighteen-year-old Connie, driven by her desire to contribute to the war effort, decides to leave school and embark on a new journey. She moves to Scarborough to train as a carpenter's apprentice, sharing a flat with her friend Stella and the enigmatic Valentine. Valentine possesses a mysterious aura, and Connie yearns to know her better, but little does she realize the tumultuous path that lies ahead.

In this turbulent wartime setting, nowhere is truly safe. Mollie Walton's captivating storytelling captures the reader's attention from the very first page and refuses to let go. Her vivid descriptions and compelling characters bring the historical context to life, immersing readers in the heart of this tumultuous period.

Praise for Mollie Walton's work has been pouring in. Diney Costeloe describes her as a "master storyteller," praising the compelling nature of her writing. Val Wood applauds the feisty female characters and the atmospheric setting, deeming it a "phenomenal read." Cathy Bramley praises the book as "evocative, dramatic, and hugely compelling," expressing her deep admiration for it. Miranda Dickinson also praises Walton, describing her writing as "evocative, dramatic, and hugely compelling."

A Mother's War is a testament to Mollie Walton's talent as a writer, offering a captivating and emotionally charged tale that will leave readers eagerly anticipating her future works.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 240 x 158 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802793086