The Flour Mill Girls: An uplifting new saga of war, family and love (The Flour Mill Girls book 1)

The Flour Mill Girls is the first book in a new saga series set in WWI Kent, following the lives of sisters Daisy, Violet, and Holly Graham as they navigate the challenges of war and the family smock mill.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Zaffre

The Flour Mill Girls is the captivating first installment in an uplifting and emotionally resonant new saga series that delves into the depths of family, friendship, love, and war, all set against the backdrop of World War I Kent. This captivating tale will captivate fans of The Jam Factory Girls and The Woolworths Girls, as it unfolds in the picturesque town of Crumford, Kent, in 1914.

Amidst rumors of war looming on the horizon, the Graham sisters—Daisy, Violet, and Holly—are preoccupied with their own lives. The family's smock mill keeps them busy, while the local brewer boys capture their attention. The girls eagerly anticipate a summer filled with fun and adventure. However, their dreams are abruptly shattered when war is declared. As their brothers, Asa and Clem, along with the three Brewer lads—Ren, Alder, and Rosen—volunteer to serve their country, the women are left to navigate the challenges of keeping the family business afloat. With the men away at war, life becomes increasingly difficult, and the Graham sisters must find the answers they seek to overcome the hardships that lie ahead.

As the women struggle to maintain the mill, long-held secrets are revealed, shaking their world to its core. The sisters must confront the truth about their past and the people they thought they knew, as their lives are forever altered by the events that unfold. The Flour Mill Girls is a poignant and powerful story that explores the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the strength of family, friendship, and love, and the sacrifices that people are willing to make for the greater good.

With its rich historical setting, captivating characters, and heartwarming narrative, this book will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series. Prepare to be transported back to the era of World War I Kent and experience the lives of the Graham sisters as they navigate the challenges of war and discover the true meaning of courage and resilience.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838779337