If you enjoy WWII historical fiction, you're going to want to add The Home Front Girls to your 'to read' list!
I was hooked in the first chapter. Sally and her bestie, Deborah, work for the Food Office making sure that shop keepers are following the rules for ration books. But the latest 'sting' has repercussions for both Sally and the store clerk, Betty.
I thought Bavin's settings were wonderfully described. The book is set in 1940 Manchester, England. Bavin and her family lived in Manchester for many years and that personal view really works in creating a setting.
Her characters are also wonderfully created. It's very easy to have a favorite, one you'd like to know in real life. And those you wouldn't! Keep your eyes open for Mrs. Lockwood! And who else you ask? Well, I think a budding romance adds a lot this book as well!
I really enjoy this time frame. The 'Keep Calm and Carry On' attitude, the looking out for your neighbours, the social mores, and family. There are lots of hard choices to be made - and duty to follow.
And Bavin has included all of that and more. I'll be watching for the second book - Courage for the Home Front Girls coming out May 2004.
"Susanna lives in Llandudno in North Wales with her husband and their rescue cats, but her writing is inspired by her Mancunian roots. She has written stories ever since she was a child and always wanted to be a published author. Susanna enjoys reading, walking and gardening and she loves living by the sea. She also writes as Maisie Thomas, for The Railway Girls series, and as Polly Heron, for The Surplus Girls series." You can connect with Susanna on her webpage or on Facebook and sign up for her newsletter.
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Many thanks for reviewing The Home Front Girls, Luannne. I'm delighted you enjoyed it and I hope you'll read the others in the series as they come out. I loved writing these stories and I'm glad Mrs Lockwood caught your eye. Just wait until you see what she gets up to in the future!
Thank you Susanna for stopping by! I'll be watching for further books!
Thank you Susanna for stopping by! I'll be watching for further books!
I'm putting this one on my reading wish list. Sounds good. Have you read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah yet? Another good one to read.
Happy Reading
Hi Anonymous - thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy The Home Front Girls. I have not read The Nightingale, but have heard good things. Thanks for the recommendation.
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