Wedding Bells for the Victory Girls
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Author Description
The latest in the heartwarming WW2 family saga series! 'Uplifting and full of warmth, this tale of friendship and love is another brilliant instalment in this much loved historical fiction series' MyWeekly This heartwarming, nostalgic book is a fitting finale to a delightful series' Woman's Weekly Summer 1945. After victory in Europe, best friends Lily, Gladys and Beryl are looking to the future. But even with this happy news, their lives are far from simple...Despite Lily's joyful summer wedding, she has doubts over what her heart wants now. As she adjusts to her role as young wife, could this signal the end of her position at Marlows? The return of Gladys's husband Bill raises questions of their family life as he struggles to find work after the Navy, and for Beryl big changes at her bridal shop are afoot. As the girls start to move on with their lives, they have never needed to stick together more...Acclaim for The Shop Girls series 'Jo writes with a sure hand and a light touch... a real page-turner with a spirited heroine who will worm her way into readers' hearts. A sparkling new voice in fiction' VERONICA HENRY 'Cheerful and uplifting... I thoroughly enjoyed it' KATIE FFORDE 'Highly recommended - an engrossing story with a charmingly forthright heroine' ANNA JACOBS 'Warm and wonderfully page-turning' ANNIE GROVES 'Captivating... a triumphant debut novel' Women's Weekly 'Family drama, community spirit and love... [a] warm, compassionate read' People's Friend
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
As World War II ends, three friends navigate the complexities of peacetime and personal futures. Lily, Gladys, and Beryl, bound by years of shared experience, face individual challenges as they transition from wartime to a new era. Lily grapples with marital doubts and career uncertainty, Gladys confronts her husband's post-Navy struggles, and Beryl faces significant changes in her bridal shop. Their enduring friendship becomes their anchor as they forge ahead into an unknown future.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Explores the personal lives of three best friends in the immediate aftermath of World War II.
- Focuses on Lily's internal conflict regarding her recent marriage and her job at Marlows.
- Details Gladys's challenges as her husband, Bill, readjusts to civilian life and seeks employment.
- Highlights Beryl's experiences with changes occurring at her bridal shop.
- Emphasizes the theme of female friendship and mutual support during a period of significant societal and personal change.
- Depicts the shift from wartime to peacetime and the adjustments individuals had to make.
- The narrative is set in the summer of 1945, following victory in Europe.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This installment in The Shop Girls series has been met with warm reception, praised for its uplifting and nostalgic portrayal of friendship and love during a pivotal historical period. Critics highlight the author's ability to create engaging characters and a compelling narrative that resonates with readers. The book is noted for its heartwarming tone and its ability to capture the spirit of community and resilience. Reviewers frequently commend the series for its charming heroines and its engrossing storytelling, making it a popular choice for historical fiction enthusiasts.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
2022-03-31
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0008442029
ISBN-13:
9780008442026
Historical Fiction
Fiction
Romance
Family Saga
Historical
World War
20th Century
Friendship
War & Military
Fiction
Sagas
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