Publication date UK format 28/10/22 book 356 pages
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Synopsis
"A powerful story of hardship and friendship, based on the author’s own original research. I was rooting for these girls to prove themselves on their challenging adventure." SUZANNE GOLDRING. When war breaks out, three spirited women must set aside their differences to help Britain win the war. Fighting from the forests, they find new depths of courage, strength and love. But – when war threatens everything – would you risk your life to save a friend? When feisty, bohemian Keeva signs up for war work in the forest, she’s already learnt the hard way that people can’t be trusted. For Rosie, a factory girl from London’s East End, the forest is an escape – but she can’t stop her big mouth getting her into trouble. And Beatrice, a wealthy debutante, wants to use her brain, not ruin her fine hands felling trees. Meanwhile, Lady Denman, director of the Women’s Land Army, battles with bureaucrats in Whitehall to defend the Lumberjills. As these strong women struggle to survive in a tough men's world, it seems they really may succeed in their dangerous war work… when a terrible disaster strikes and threatens everything they have achieved. The Lumberjills Stronger Together is inspired by the incredible and heroic true stories of the Women’s Timber Corps, a branch of the Women’s Land Army. Author Joanna Foat researched and interviewed sixty women who served as Lumberjills in World War II. These first-hand accounts, and her own passion for adventure in wild landscapes, bring a rugged authenticity to this emotionally rousing novel of female courage, strength and determination. A World War II novel for fans of Rosie Archer, Suzanne Goldring, Nancy Revell and Jennifer Worth.
My Review
This was a fantastic story that I loved so much. I just had to read it in one sitting as it was such a wonderful story. I have read many war historical fiction stories, and this is the first one I read about girl lumber Jack's or Jill's in this case. It was so interesting. It certainly had me turning the pages quickly. I love all the different types and classes of girls in this story they certainly created lots of drama. I was even laughing in places. It was so well written that it was even close to getting that 5th star. I am so glad I found this book as the author created a wonderful sense of atmosphere and tension. The story definitely had me on the edge of my seat at times. I even shouted at the book at one point I was so shocked. I really can't recommend this book enough it's such a great story that I think you will love it too.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for creating such a wonderful story that I just couldn't put down. I will definitely be looking out for more books by this fantastic author.
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