Chocolate Girls

In Annie Murray's novel "Chocolate Girls," three women work together at Cadburys Bournville factory, facing war, work, and a child named David. Edie marries young, grieves during the war, and cares for an abandoned infant. Ruby settles for marriage, while Janet is hurt by an affair. David, the child who steals Edie's heart, leads her to a life and love she never imagined. The sequel, "The Bells of Bournville Green," continues their stories.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

In Annie Murray's captivating novel, Chocolate Girls, three distinct women come together at Cadbury's Bournville factory, where their lives intertwine amidst war, work, and the unexpected arrival of a child named David.

Edie, driven by a desire to escape an unhappy family home, marries young, only to face the devastating loss of her child and the loneliness of widowhood at nineteen. During the Blitz, a mysterious infant is abandoned in her care, adding an unexpected twist to her already challenging life.

Ruby, on the other hand, seeks marriage to fulfill societal expectations, settling for a relationship with Frank. However, her desire for love and companionship remains unfulfilled.

Janet, portrayed as kind-hearted and susceptible to male charm, is deeply hurt by an affair with a married man. Her emotional journey is filled with pain and longing.

David, the child who steals Edie's heart as she raises him through a time none of them will ever forget, becomes the love of their lives. As David grows older, he embarks on a quest to discover his true identity, leading Edie through struggles and heartache to a life and love she never imagined possible.

Chocolate Girls is followed by the equally captivating sequel, The Bells of Bournville Green, which continues to explore the lives of these remarkable women and the enduring bond they share.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529050479