Steel Girls at War

Name: Steel Girls at War
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008598518
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By Michelle Rawlins

Series: The Steel Girls

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Summary

Steel Girls at War follows the lives of the Steel Girls during summer 1940, a time when the war rages on but personal struggles continue at home. Patty feels hurt when Archie forgets her 18th birthday, new girl Hattie faces challenges both at the Vickers factory and in her personal life, and Nancy battles despair after learning Bert is missing in action. As these brave women unite to support each other, they discover the strength to endure hardship and keep hope alive amid the turmoil of the Second World War.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical romance sagas centred on strong female friendships, Home Front stories, and World War Two drama.

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Read the next book in the heart-warming WW2 historical romance saga series, The Steel Girls

In their darkest days, they’ll find the courage to carry on…

The new heartwarming WW2 historical fiction romance about love, friendship and hope

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Read the next book in the heart-warming WW2 historical romance saga series, The Steel Girls.

In their darkest days, they’ll find the courage to carry on…

Summer 1940

The war is raging on but the Steel Girls are fighting their own battles closer to home. After patching things up with Archie, Patty is miffed when he appears to have forgotten all about her 18th birthday.

New girl Hattie has a lot to deal with as she trades the counter at Woolworths for the Vickers factory floor. But is she keeping a secret and are things tougher at home than she’s been letting on?

Meanwhile, Nancy is beside herself when she receives word that Bert is missing in action and is struggling to keep it together.

As the Steel Girls come together to be there in Nancy’s hour of need, will life ever be the same again?

Series: The Steel Girls

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Joy for the Steel Girls

Pre-order the next heartwarming and dramatic novel in the Steel Girls series now! Emotional and authentic KATE THOMPSON Saga fans are in for a treat! VICKI BEEBY Hopeful, joyous and uplifting MILLY JOHNSON Wartime drama at its best, and the steel girls are my absolute favourite READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As war rages, can a new arrival bring them together? Winter,...

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Steel Girls in the Blitz

With their city under fire, can they find hope in each other? 'Rich, evocative and spellbinding' - KATE THOMPSON 'A heartwarming tale of courage, friendship and hope' - MILLY JOHNSON In December 1940, the Blitz has reached Sheffield, but Steel Girl Hattie is more concerned about the war brewing at home between her parents. Desperate to help her mother in...

By Michelle Rawlins

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Steel Girls at War

Read the next book in the heart-warming WW2 historical romance saga series, The Steel Girls. In their darkest days, they’ll find the courage to carry on… Summer 1940 The war is raging on but the Steel Girls are fighting their own battles closer to home. After patching things up with Archie, Patty is miffed when he appears to have forgotten...

By Michelle Rawlins

Paperback

$24⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praise for The Steel Girls series: Described as ‘a riveting saga about love, courage and, above all, female friendship’ (Best) and ‘a heart-warming tale of the brave women who stepped up to become the backbone of Sheffield’s steel industry during the Second World War’ (Yours). It has been called ‘a lovely read’ (Bella), ‘the perfect book to snuggle up with this autumn’ (That’s Life), and is praised for its depiction of hardship, courage, and hope on the Home Front by bestselling authors Kate Thompson and Nancy Revell. The Yorkshire Post also regards it as ‘a great read’.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008598518

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Michelle Rawlins is an award-winning freelance journalist with over 20 years' experience working in print and digital media. After learning her trade, Michelle began her freelance career writing for national newspapers and women's magazines, concentrating on real-life stories - living by the mantra: 'it's always the most ordinary people who have the most extraordinary stories'.

Also by Michelle Rawlins

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Joy for the Steel Girls

Pre-order the next heartwarming and dramatic novel in the Steel Girls series now! Emotional and authentic KATE THOMPSON Saga fans are in for a treat! VICKI BEEBY Hopeful, joyous and uplifting MILLY JOHNSON Wartime drama at its best, and the steel girls are my absolute favourite READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As war rages, can a new arrival bring them together? Winter,...

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Steel Girls in the Blitz

With their city under fire, can they find hope in each other? 'Rich, evocative and spellbinding' - KATE THOMPSON 'A heartwarming tale of courage, friendship and hope' - MILLY JOHNSON In December 1940, the Blitz has reached Sheffield, but Steel Girl Hattie is more concerned about the war brewing at home between her parents. Desperate to help her mother in...

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