Wartime with the Cornish Girls

The first heartwarming installment in the Cornish Girls saga series, set in 1941 during the Blitz, follows Violet and Eva as they flee to Cornwall and discover a secret military base. Together with local Hazel, they must come together to help the war effort, but will their friendship be enough to keep them safe? Praised for its uplifting wartime read, the book has received high praise from readers and reviewers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The first heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest, takes place in 1941 during the Blitz in London and Cornwall. When Violet loses her sister in the Blitz, she must take her nieces to safety in Cornwall, where she meets carefree chorus girl Eva. However, Porthcurno hides a secret military base, and Violet and Eva realise there is a battle to fight in Cornwall, too. Together with local Hazel, who works on the base, they must come together to help the war effort. But will their friendship be enough to keep them safe? The Cornish Girls series is a perfect uplifting wartime read for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas. Praise for the Cornish Girls includes: "I was totally blown away! I am so invested in these women that I must read the next book!" (NetGalley reviewer) "A fascinating story, beautifully written, with interesting characters I really liked. A most enjoyable read!" (Kitty Neale, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Daughters Ruin) "Charming and exciting – this book had me hooked! I can't wait for the next in the series!" (NetGalley reviewer) "A warm-hearted story – at times I laughed and at others I held my breath … I loved the characters and I'm delighted it is the first in a series." (Pam Weaver, Sunday Times bestselling author of Goodnight Sweetheart) "The perfect mix of light and dark – there wasn't a dull moment!" (NetGalley reviewer) "This is the first in a series, which is great news for fans of Betty Walker and the Cornish Girls!" (Historical Novel Society)

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008400286