Biscuit Factory Girls: A heartwarming saga about war, family and friendship to cosy up with this spring

Irene Farley moves in with her husband's family by the docks in South Shields, where she works at a Wright's Biscuit factory packing up a taste of home for the brave boys fighting for King and country.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Newly married to dashing RAF officer, Tom, Irene Farley leaves behind her safe countryside life to move in with his family by the docks in South Shields. Little prepares her for the devastation the Jerry bombers have wreaked on the Sixteen Streets or that they would be living under her mother-in-law's roof, alongside Tom's three brothers and two wives! Irene's only escape is her job at the local Wright's Biscuit factory packing up a little taste of home for the brave boys fighting for King and country across the channel. As the threat of war creeps ever closer to the Sixteen Streets, the biscuit factory girls bond together, because no one can get through this war alone.

Irene quickly finds herself at home in the bustling factory, surrounded by her new colleagues. She forms close friendships with the other girls, who are all from different backgrounds and have their own stories to tell. Despite the challenges of living under her mother-in-law's roof and the constant fear of the bombing, Irene finds solace in her job and the camaraderie of her fellow workers.

As the war progresses, the factory becomes a hub of activity, producing thousands of biscuits every day for the troops overseas. Irene and her colleagues work long hours, often seven days a week, to meet the demand. They are proud of their work, knowing that they are contributing to the war effort.

However, the war takes its toll on the factory and its workers. The air raids become more frequent and intense, and many of Irene's colleagues are killed or injured. Irene herself is lucky to escape injury, but she witnesses the devastation that the bombing has caused.

Despite the hardships, Irene and her colleagues continue to work tirelessly, determined to make a difference. They form a strong bond, supporting each other through the difficult times and celebrating each other's successes.

In the end, the war comes to an end, and Irene and her colleagues are able to return to their homes and families. Irene is grateful for the experience, which has taught her to appreciate the things she has taken for granted and to never give up in the face of adversity.

As she looks back on her time at the biscuit factory, Irene realizes that she has found a new home by the docks. She has made new friends, learned new skills, and contributed to a greater cause. She knows that she will never forget the lessons she learned during the war, and that she will always be proud of her role in the fight for freedom.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781409196464