The Highland Girls at War

In the Scottish Highlands during World War II, The Lumberjills, a group of young women recruited to the Womens Timber Corps, face a hostile reception from the locals. They are determined to prove themselves and serve their country, but they are also looking for love and companionship. Despite the challenges they face, they bond together and get through their struggles, even when tragedy strikes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

In the rugged Scottish Highlands of 1942, a group of young women known as the Lumberjills arrives at their new posting in the Womens Timber Corps, ready to prove themselves and serve their country. However, they face a hostile reception from the doubtful locals who underestimate their abilities.

Among the Lumberjills are Lady Persephone, a charming and noblewoman who is determined to show that she is more than just a pretty face. She quickly catches the eye of Sergeant Fraser, a handsome and rugged soldier who is initially skeptical of her.

Tall, strong Grace has led a lonely life working on a croft, with only her mother for company. She longs for a sense of purpose and fulfillment, and she finds it in the Womens Timber Corps. However, she struggles to fit in and find her place among the other women.

Irene misses her husband terribly and is determined to do her part in the war effort. She volunteers for war work, but one distraction leads to devastating consequences that change her life forever.

As the Lumberjills navigate their struggles together, they face challenges both on and off the battlefield. They must learn to work together as a team, trust each other, and overcome their fears and doubts. Through their hard work and determination, they prove themselves to be capable and valuable members of the Womens Timber Corps.

Despite the tragedy that strikes, the Lumberjills remain strong and resilient. They support each other through thick and thin, and they never give up hope. In the end, they prove that they are not only strong women, but also strong warriors.

The Highland Girls at War is a poignant and heartwarming novel that will captivate readers who love historical fiction, romance, and the resilience of the human spirit. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is filled with emotion and suspense.

This novel is perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Dilly Court, and Rosie Archer, as well as anyone who enjoys a good story about women who are determined to overcome adversity and make a difference in the world.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008523138