Author: Vicki Beeby
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 180032426X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 344
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German U-boats are getting through the defences. It’s up to the Wrens to stop them. After her fiancé died in the sinking of the Royal Oak, Mary finds herself stationed in Orkney, still battling her grief. With Iris and Sally by her side, she is gradually overcoming her loss and is surprised to be helped by the irascible Joe. Joe is a signalman aboard the Kelpie and his cheeky Morse code signals to Mary while she's on shift bring her cheer and exasperation in equal measure. With Christmas round the corner, Mary is opening herself back up to the festive spirit – and to love. But the Germans keep slipping through Scapa Flow’s defences, somehow without triggering any of the Navy’s alarms. Could someone on land be guiding them? If so, can Mary, Iris and Sally figure out who and stop them before more lives are lost? A wonderfully heartwarming and gripping saga, perfect for readers of Johanna Bell, Kate Thompson and Daisy Styles. Praise for A Wrens' Wartime Christmas ‘This had me enthralled from the very start... Vicki knows how to tell a great story and I can't wait until the next book. I thoroughly recommend this!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Enjoyed this book - was a lovely, easy to read story with really good characters!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Another brilliant story from Vicki Beeby. I do so love reading this genre – you learn so much.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘This book kept me awake at night because I couldn’t put it down. It was exciting and heartwarming in equal measures... loved it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Another fantastic book in the series. The girls are all so likeable... The story was easy to read and had plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader interested.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I loved the festive wartime vibes. Honestly had me smiling from ear to ear and this is another book I can add to the ‘adored it’ list.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Wow what another brilliant book in The Wren Series. If you love family saga set during the world wars, this is right up your street.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Author: Vicki Beeby
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800324243
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
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**Winner of the RNA Saga Award 2023**Are these newly trained Wrens ready to protect Britain’s coastline? Following a humiliating experience involving the man she thought she’d marry, Iris Tredwick signs up to the Wrens in order to escape and find ‘the right sort’ of man to please her mother. After a bumpy start, Iris manages to befriend outspoken Mary and dreamer Sally as they are sent to their first posting – in Orkney. There she meets mechanic Rob, whose flirtatious nature both charms and confounds straight-laced Iris. Much more appropriate for her is local doctor Stewart, if only she felt the same spark for him as she does for Rob... As Iris, Mary and Sally work to interpret signals from incoming ships, they realise the enemy is somehow one step ahead of their manoeuvres, dropping sea mines under the cover of darkness. Could there be a spy on the island? And can the Wrens prevent disaster striking before it’s too late? A thrilling and lively Second World War saga for fans of Kate Thompson and Daisy Styles. Praise for A New Start for the Wrens'This book is absolutely brilliant. I felt like I was one of the girls and was joining them in their adventure. I really cant wait to read more in this series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'This book entertained and warmed the cockles of your heart. Being on duty with the Wrens and contributing to the war effort was a great way to spend the afternoon reading and I seriously loved it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Loved this book! I binge read it as I wanted to know what would happen. The three main female characters Iris, Mary and Sally are all so easy to relate to and care about. Love the glimpses of Orkney and the poignant history.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'A really thoughtful look at the work of the wrens in WWII and a brilliant new trio of girls to get to know. I cannot wait for the next one.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Another number one for Vicki Beeby. Loved this WWII story, highly recommended read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Author: Vicki Beeby
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780750550574
Category : Domestic fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Following a humiliating experience involving the man she thought she'd marry, Iris Tredwick signs up to the Wrens in order to escape - and please her mother by finding the right sort of man. After a bumpy start, she befriends outspoken Mary and dreamer Sally as they are sent to their first posting in Orkney. There she meets mechanic Rob, whose flirtatious nature both charms and confounds strait-laced Iris. Much more appropriate for her is local doctor Stewart - if only she felt the same spark for him as she does for Rob... As Iris, Mary and Sally work to interpret signals from incoming ships, they realise the enemy is somehow one step ahead of their manoeuvres, dropping sea mines under the cover of darkness. Could there be a spy on the island? And can the Wrens prevent disaster striking before it's too late?
Author: Vicki Beeby
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800324286
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 377
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During war, nothing is ever at it seems... Sally Hartley is a hopeless romantic. Her father died when she was a baby but she has lived off stories from her mother of what a wonderful man he was. Now, all she wants is a love like theirs. And she thinks she’s found it in Adam, the brother of a friend from home. When Adam is posted to Orkney, it’s like Sally’s dreams have all come true. After Italy changes sides in the war, the Italian POWs are granted more freedom on the islands, meaning Sally can spend more time with her friend, Aldo, and the two grow ever closer. But when a family secret is revealed, Sally's trust might be forever broken. Sally, Iris and Mary must continue their duties even as life changes drastically around them, including an attack on one of their fellow Wrens from an unknown assailant. Now the friends face danger not just from the enemy, but also someone much closer to home. An uplifting and dramatic WWII saga for fans of Kate Thompson, Margaret Dickinson and Daisy Styles. Praise for Hopeful Hearts for the Wrens ‘Vicki Beeby carried me along yet again with her skilful story weaving. The book has it all with romance and friendship, danger and intrigue. I didn’t want this series to end and I finished this book with a tear in my eye.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Absolutely brilliant! I love how the books follow on and if you love family saga based in wartime please read these books. Feel like I have gone through all the emotions with the girls.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I really enjoyed reading this and highly recommend this series.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Brilliant... There was drama (and plenty of it), romance, and humour too. I love Vicki’s style of writing.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A truly great series! I do love a good wartime book and this hit all the marks. The friendship, the strength in the face of adversity and the romance throughout such different times. The ending was amazing and so satisfying.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Wow what an emotional end to the girls! I loved following the adventures of Sally, Mary and Iris now sad that it’s over... Vicki has written this series perfectly.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Author: Vicki Beeby
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1804366870
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
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With the men missing in action, can the Bomber Girls find a way to bring them home? Pearl, Thea and Jenny fling themselves into making Fenthorpe as festive as it can be, looking forward to the Christmas dance. Disaster strikes when Pearl’s husband, Greg, crashes behind enemy lines and is reported missing. Pearl and Thea’s grandmother, Deedee, immediately travels to Lincoln to support her granddaughter. But Deedee has a surprising - and troublesome - connection to Fenthorpe. Can the girls uncover her secrets to help their grandmother find new romance? And can Greg evade capture and survive in enemy-occupied Holland to make it home for Christmas? It’s never too late to fall in love in this heartwarming Second World War saga, perfect for fans of Soraya Lane, Kate Thompson and Lizzie Page.
Author: Betty Firth
Publisher: Hera books Ltd
ISBN: 180436195X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 421
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Can the festive cheer warm her heart again? October 1941. Despite the hardships of life during wartime, Bobby Bancroft has never been happier. Engaged to her airman sweetheart Charlie, living in the beautiful Dales village of Silverdale and gainfully employed at The Tyke magazine, her life seems to be going exactly the way she always hoped it would. As the festive season approaches, Bobby is recruited to help produce a Christmas pantomime for the evacuee children billeted in the village. The project introduces her to some new friends, including a handsome Canadian, Flying Officer Ernie King, and her friend Topsy’s upper-crust cousin Archie Sumner. However, fresh troubles arise when Charlie discovers his RAF training is to be cut short and he must prepare to join the fight imminently. What’s more, his upcoming leave has been cancelled, leaving him to spend a lonely Christmas in his barracks. Can a miracle bring Charlie and Bobby together for Christmas? An absolutely captivating, heart warming and uplifting festive saga that fans of All Creatures Great and Small, Gervase Phinn and Maggie Mason will adore. Readers can’t get enough of Wartime Christmas in the Dales: ‘This was such a heartfelt story of a beautiful story in the wartime of Christmas. All the feel good, but all the honest feels also. It was wonderful!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A wonderful tale set during wartime. While the war is serious the characters’ antics and the festive season keep the story lighthearted.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘This is a delightful read set during WW2. ... What could possibly be better than snow, Christmas with diverse characters and an amusing extraordinary engagement party?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Such a heartwarming read. Written with feeling.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I loved this latest instalment in Bobby Bancroft's story...Plenty of detail make wartime life in the Dales feel very real.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Amazing storyline, loved the setting and the characters and as always Betty has come up trumps, once you start you can’t put it down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I love the setting and likeable characters.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
Author: Vicki Beeby
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1800322046
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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Jess is about to face her biggest battle just as the war nears its end With Jess newly promoted to Filterer Officer at RAF Fighter Command HQ, she is delighted to be reunited with Evie and May. However, now that they can enjoy socialising in London, Jess fears her friends will discover the secret she keeps there. When Jess bumps into Milan unexpectedly, sparks are reignited - did she make a mistake, finishing with him in Amberton? But matters are complicated when a film company arrives at Bentley Priory to make a morale-boosting movie about the RAF. The lead actor is none other than Leonard Steele, a man from Jess’s past who could ruin everything she has worked so hard to build... As her past and present collide, will Jess find the strength to fight for her future? A gripping and emotional wartime saga ideal for fans of Daisy Styles, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke. Praise for Vicki Beeby 'A fabulous tale of courage, comradeship and romance.' Glynis Peters, author of The Secret Orphan 'A lovely book. Vicki Beeby is a saga author to watch.' Margaret Dickinson, Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling author 'Entertaining from beginning to end. I can't recommend it highly enough.' Gemma Jackson, bestselling author of the Ivy Rose series 'I love the author's style - the writing is very descriptive and creates an atmosphere, and the characters come alive. I am sad to think this is the end of the series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'This was the third and final book of the series which I loved from start to finish. I shall miss these girls and their wartime experiences. A truly delightful and beautifully written novel.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Vicki really brings her characters to life in such a way that I'm actually feeling a little sad now that the series has ended. I can't wait to read whatever Vicki writes next.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'This book is brilliant! More than brilliant, amazing!!! Absolutely gripping, addictive and captivating' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'I loved, loved, loved this series. The suspense, the mystery, and the chemistry within this narrative is spot on. I loved the ending and could not think of anything better. A perfect fit for a perfect series.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Author: Vicki Beeby
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1804367206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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As wedding bells ring out, joy will be found amidst the tensions of war... At RAF Fenthorpe, instrument repairer Thea is helping her sister, Pearl, plan her wedding alongside fellow WAAF and maid of honour Jenny. A misfit amongst the women on the base, though, Thea is struggling to get others onboard. When Flight Sergeant Fitz makes a point of befriending and standing by her, sparks fly between the two. And when Fitz’s crew member, Jack, faces being stripped of his rank due to cowardice, Thea throws herself into seeking justice and support for him. Just as she begins to be accepted by her fellow WAAFs, a shadowy figure from her past has returned and is determined to ruin not just Thea, but also Pearl’s wedding. Will Thea's reputation be marred once more? And will she face this struggle alone...? A page-turning and feel-good Second World War saga, for fans of Johanna Bell, Daisy Styles and Kate Thompson. Praise for A Wedding for the Bomber Girls ‘A great read and very well-written’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I absolutely loved this book! It felt like reuniting with old friends... This was Beeby at her best’ Johanna Bell ‘The second in this series and it is as good as the first one. Great to be back with them all and can’t wait for the next book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Thea, Pearl and Jenny are a fab little trio and seeing them develop from the first book was great. It was a great and compelling story and had me flicking through the pages in frustration and excitement...’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I enjoyed reading this book... it felt like catching up with old friends’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A feel-good novel that is well-written and well-researched... thoughtful and enjoyable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Another great read in this wonderful series. The characters are so interesting and funny’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Thoroughly enjoyed catching up with the ladies once again, was gripped from the start and really couldn’t put the book down until I got to the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Vicki Beeby has such a lovely way of writing that reading is effortless and flowing. I will admit to not wanting to stop at the end of the chapters and to often sneaking off to read when I should have been doing other things’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I loved it... so atmospheric, the story and the girls bring this book alive’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Author: Vicki Beeby
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1804365599
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372
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With an enemy in their midst, can they still protect their fighters in the skies? Pearl has given up on her dreams of being a journalist after being denied a promotion because of her gender. Joining the WAAF as a radio telephone operator for Bomber Command, Pearl's new job at RAF Fenthorpe serves two purposes – providing an income for her grandmother, and keeping a close eye on her younger sister, Thea, an instrument repairer at another Lincolnshire bomber station. Pearl befriends Met WAAF Jenny as well as Australian pilot Greg, who she guides home safely during an emergency. Pearl's journalism background doesn't go to waste, however – a series of thefts from pilots rekindles her investigative fire and she is soon caught up in the mystery. But when all signs point to the perpetrator being her sister, she finds herself up against the clock to prove her sister’s innocence... A captivating and heartwarming WWII saga for fans of Daisy Styles and Johanna Bell. Praise for The Girls of Bomber Command ‘I absolutely adored The Girls of Bomber Command. It's a real page-turner and a wonderful mix of love, loss, friendship, action and romance. There were parts of the book that had me on the edge of my seat for all kinds of reasons!’ Johanna Bell ‘What a read! Fast-paced, exciting and superbly researched, this story brings World War II to life’ Lesley Eames ‘When I was asked to read Vicki Beeby’s new book, I jumped at the chance! The Girls of Bomber Command is an exceptional tale that had me on the first page. Readers will delight in period details, a tight and pacy plot, and beautifully flawed characters. I couldn’t stop reading!’ Andie Newton, USA Today bestseller ‘Another brilliant WW2 saga from the queen herself. Loved this book and hoping for more from the Bomber Girls. Fantastic read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Vicki Beeby has done it again! An enthralling read. The author’s notes on the research undertaken to inspire and also to make this story authentic were fascinating. I can’t wait for the next book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘There’s a couple of wartime authors that I always read as soon as they have a new book out and Vicki Beeby is one of them! She writes the most perfect wartime stories.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A well-researched and well-written book... All in all a thoroughly good read – which actually brought me to tears at one point – a sign of a good book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘What a great start to a new series!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Author: Vicki Beeby
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1804361976
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
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Lose yourself in these charming tales of sisterhood and sweeping romance. Includes all three books in the heartwarming Ops Room Girls series; The Ops Room Girls, Christmas with the Ops Room Girls and Victory for the Ops Room Girls. The Ops Room Girls: It is 1939 and working class Evie Bishop has received a scholarship to study mathematics at Oxford when war turns her life upside down. Evie must seek a new future for herself and joins the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force as an Ops Room plotter. She soon befriends two other WAAFs, May and Jess. Together they overcome challenges, navigate new romances and keep their pilots safe in the skies. Yet the German bombers seem to know more than they should about the base’s operations, and soon Evie, May and Jess are caught up in a world more dangerous than they ever imagined... Christmas with the Ops Room Girls: When Jess suggests a pantomime to boost morale on the station, May is desperate to help, but is held back by her own insecurities. With her low self-esteem also affecting her relationship with Squadron Leader Peter Travis, May is fed up with being her own worst enemy and decides to take charge of her destiny. But the past she ran from comes back to haunt her, putting her newfound confidence to test. Can May, Jess and Evie work together once again to overcome the challenges of war – and of their own hearts? Victory for the Ops Room Girls: With Jess newly promoted to Filterer Officer at RAF Fighter Command HQ, she is delighted to be reunited with Evie and May in London. However, now that they can enjoy socialising in the city, Jess fears her friends will discover the secret she keeps there. Matters are complicated when a film company arrives at Bentley Priory to make a morale-boosting movie about the RAF. The lead actor is none other than Leonard Steele, a man from Jess’s past who could ruin everything she has worked so hard to build. As her past and present collide, will Jess find the strength to fight for her future? This gripping and emotional wartime saga series is perfect for fans of Daisy Styles, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke. Praise for Vicki Beeby ‘Vicki Beeby is a saga author to watch.’ Margaret Dickinson, Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling author ‘An exceptional historical saga about young women forging new paths in an uncertain world at war... rich with historical detail, and a must read for historical fiction fans.’ Andie Newton, author of The Girl I Left Behind ‘I loved this series from start to finish. I shall miss these girls and their wartime experiences... truly delightful and beautifully written.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Vicki really brings her characters to life in such a way that I’m actually feeling a little sad now that the series has ended. I can’t wait to read whatever Vicki writes next.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I loved, loved, loved this series. The suspense, the mystery, and the chemistry within this narrative is spot on. I loved the ending... perfect fit for a perfect series.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
