Wartime for the Chocolate Girls

In April 1941, Ann Gilby is almost killed in a bomb blast while serving in the Women's Voluntary Service. She returns home to her family, including her daughter Sheila, son-in-law Joy, and husband Len. However, Len's mistress, Marianne, shows up on her doorstep, bringing with her a mysterious past. Ann must confront her own secrets and tell her youngest child, Martin, who his father really is.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

In April 1941, Ann Gilby's life was forever altered by a devastating bomb blast while serving in the Women's Voluntary Service. This traumatic experience forced her to reevaluate her priorities and realize the true essence of what mattered most: her family. With her daughter Sheila safely back home and her son Joy still working at the Cadbury factory, Ann's home life began to feel more settled. Despite the recent discovery of her husband Len's infidelity and the birth of a child with another woman, Ann had managed to reach an uneasy truce with him. However, her world was turned upside down when Marianne, Len's mistress, appeared on her doorstep. Marianne was a mysterious woman with a past that she kept hidden, and Ann soon discovered that she had secrets of her own that she was compelled to share with her youngest child, Martin. As the war raged on, Ann's life became increasingly complicated, and she faced numerous challenges both at home and in the workplace. She worked tirelessly to support the war effort, volunteering at a local hospital and even taking on a job at the Cadbury factory. However, the stress of the situation took its toll on her health, and she was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Despite her illness, Ann remained determined to persevere and provide for her family. She spent countless hours caring for her children and husband, and she continued to work at the factory, often risking her own safety to ensure that the chocolate was delivered to the soldiers on the front lines. Through it all, Ann remained strong and resilient, relying on her love for her family to help her through the darkest of times. In the end, the war came to an end, and Ann's family was able to celebrate the end of the conflict. Ann's health had improved, and she was able to enjoy a more peaceful and fulfilling life with her children and husband. Wartime for the Chocolate Girls is a poignant and powerful tale of love, war, and chocolate, written by Annie Murray. It follows the lives of the Gilby family, as they navigate the challenges and hardships of wartime Britain, all while trying to maintain their sense of family and togetherness. The book is filled with heartwarming moments and heartbreaking tragedies, but it ultimately leaves the reader with a sense of hope and resilience. Murray's writing is masterful, and she brings the characters to life with vivid detail and emotion. Wartime for the Chocolate Girls is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, family sagas, or simply a good story about the human spirit.

Weight: 636g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529064995