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Secrets of the Lavender Girls: a heart-warming and gritty WW2 saga
Secrets of the Lavender Girls: a heart-warming and gritty WW2 saga
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In the midst of World War II, the Lavender Girls work at a cosmetics factory in East London. They face challenges on the home front, such as juggling work and family responsibilities and helping their adopted family on the Shoot. Patsy has a double life, while Lou must choose between family loyalty and true happiness. The Lavender Girls need one another to survive.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2021
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
In the heart of East London, amidst the backdrop of World War Two, the Lavender Girls, a group of dedicated workers at the Yardley cosmetics factory, face their own unique challenges. Among them is Esther, a newly married woman who must navigate the complexities of juggling her roles as a working woman and a devoted wife and homemaker. She also finds herself deeply invested in the well-being of her adopted family on the Shoot, who are grappling with their own hidden demons.
Patsy, a fresh recruit at the factory, leads a double life, transitioning seamlessly from the vibrant East End to the glamorous West End stages at night. However, she must conceal her secrets from her controlling mother, Queenie, who holds a tight grip on her daughter's life.
Meanwhile, Lou, a bubbly and spirited individual, finds herself caught in the throes of a forbidden love. It forces her to confront the difficult choice between family loyalty and pursuing true happiness, a decision that weighs heavily on her heart.
As the war rages on, the Lavender Girls realize the importance of their bond and their unwavering support for one another. They face adversity with resilience, relying on their strength and determination to overcome the obstacles that lie ahead. Through laughter, secrets, and heartbreak, they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and survival, emerging stronger and more united than ever before.
The Lavender Girls' story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of sisterhood in the face of adversity. It reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and the possibility of finding light and happiness.
Weight: 310g
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473698147
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