The Midwives' War: A BRAND NEW heartbreaking historical family saga from Chrissie Walsh for 2023

Chrissie Walsh's novel follows Grace Murphy, a midwife working in Doncaster Royal Infirmary during World War II, as she falls in love with pilot Richard Carmichael. Against the backdrop of bombing raids and rationing, Grace dreams of a wartime happy-ever-after.
Chrissie Walsh's novel follows Grace Murphy, a midwife working in Doncaster Royal Infirmary during World War II, as she falls in love with pilot Richard Carmichael. Against the backdrop of bombing raids and rationing, Grace dreams of a wartime happy-ever-after.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2023
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd

‘See that patch of blue sky, he said. ‘Whenever you see one, that's where I'll be – thinking of you.' Against the chaotic backdrop of World War II, Grace Murphy is working as a midwife in Doncaster Royal Infirmary with her two friends, Clodagh and Patsy. In between delivering babies and tending wounded airmen, the girls endure bombing raids, rationing, and the hardships and heartbreak that war brings. But in the faces of the new babies she welcomes to the world, Grace always looks for hope, as she dreams of a time when the war will end. When the midwives get the chance to go to a dance at the nearby RAF Finningly, they jump at the offer. The hangar is crowded with happy dancing couples, but when the glamorous Spitfire pilots saunter in, looking dashing in their leather flying jackets and brightly coloured silk scarves, Grace can't resist taking a peek. And the moment Grace meets pilot, Richard Carmichael, she knows he will capture her heart. With every daring flying raid, Grace and Richard risk losing each other forever. All Grace can do is look out for Richard in the patches of blue sky, and hope that fate will bring them their very own wartime happy-ever-after... Chrissie Walsh is back with this heart-breaking tale of love against the odds, perfect for fans of Fenella Miller, Daisy Styles, and Margaret Dickinson. Praise for Chrissie Walsh: "A captivating story of family, relations, and the complexities of life. With truly heart-tugging moments that make you shed a tear." - Diane Allen "Full of joy, sorrow, and a big pinch of fun. I loved it." - Elizabeth Gill "Chrissie Walsh is a wonderful writer who brings the past to life and will make readers feel as if they are living the story and not just reading it."

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785134814