{"product_id":"a-wedding-for-the-cornish-girls-9780008615819","title":"A Wedding for the Cornish Girls","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe fifth heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls series\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCan love still thrive in the uncertainty of war?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCornwall, Summer 1943\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEighteen-year-old \u003cstrong\u003eAlice\u003c\/strong\u003e receives a mysterious work summons for a special unit in Bude. Nervous but excited, she starts training straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, land girl \u003cstrong\u003ePenny\u003c\/strong\u003e also heads to Bude. With a new job at the village farm shop, she dreams of finding love.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYoung widow \u003cstrong\u003eFlorence\u003c\/strong\u003e runs the local boarding house. When American troops are billeted to stay, Florence butts heads with their Staff Sergeant immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut might sparks fly for Florence when she least expects it? Can Penny pluck up the courage to pursue romance? And will Alice be up to the task?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost importantly, can love triumph for the Cornish Girls, even amidst the uncertainty of war?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA heart-warming tale of love in wartime, for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e Readers have been swept away by \u003cem\u003eA Wedding for the Cornish Girls\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eA brilliant read\u003c\/strong\u003e and one I really enjoyed. \u003cstrong\u003eThe characters are loveable and varied\u003c\/strong\u003e ... I found myself \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely drawn into the story\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This book is \u003cstrong\u003elike pulling on your favourite jumper: it's warming, comforting and you don't want to put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Betty writes in such a way that \u003cstrong\u003eyou can picture yourself down in the West Country with the characters\u003c\/strong\u003e. I find the stories \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to read and hard to put down!\u003c\/strong\u003e Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Reading about the three women, how their lives connect, their work, their romances, and how they cope with the war all made for a \u003cstrong\u003ecaptivating read\u003c\/strong\u003e. American army men are also a large part of the story ... so you just know there are going to be some \u003cstrong\u003efun and romantic scenes!\u003c\/strong\u003e' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Plenty of twists in this story of Alice, Penny and Florence. It \u003cstrong\u003eexplores true friendship, comradeship, women pulling together at a time of war\u003c\/strong\u003e. The characters are heartwarming with their grit and resilience. A really enjoyable read and \u003cstrong\u003eI'm looking forward to what's next\u003c\/strong\u003e. Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eAnother great story about the Cornish Girls\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's \u003cstrong\u003eso easy to feel involved in the story and the ups and downs of the girls' lives\u003c\/strong\u003e as the characters are well described and the storyline realistic. \u003cstrong\u003eI wonder what happens next!\u003c\/strong\u003e Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This is the fifth in the series, .. I was somewhat familiar with the background but it \u003cstrong\u003ecould be read as a standalone\u003c\/strong\u003e. The characters captured my interest \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003ethe research into the times makes it feel authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e. Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'I \u003cstrong\u003ejust started reading this with my Nan\u003c\/strong\u003e ... My Nan is aged 82 and loves books, which is where I get it from. She has recently \u003cstrong\u003ebeen in a bit of a reading slump, this book has gotten her out of it!\u003c\/strong\u003e' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'I love this series! I've been an avid follower of the Cornish girls since the very beginning and \u003cstrong\u003eI always do an excited little happy dance every time I see a new book release and a new book on the horizon!\u003c\/strong\u003e' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetty Walker lives in Cornwall with her large family, where she enjoys gardening and coastal walks. She loves discovering curious historical facts, and devotes much time to investigating her family tree. 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