{"product_id":"wartime-with-the-cornish-girls-9780008400286","title":"Wartime with the Cornish Girls","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe first heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1941. The Blitz rages over London.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAnd even in Cornwall, the war is being fought...\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Violet loses her sister in the Blitz, she must take her nieces to safety in Cornwall. On the coast, she meets carefree chorus girl Eva, who is also running from the dangers of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Porthcurno hides a secret military base, and soon Violet and Eva realise there's a battle to fight in Cornwall, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether with local Hazel, who works on the base, they must come together to help the war effort. But will their friendship be enough to keep them safe?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe perfect uplifting wartime read for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003ePraise for the Cornish Girls: \u003cp\u003e'I was totally blown away! I am so invested in these women that I must read the next book!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fascinating story, beautifully written, with interesting characters I really liked. A most enjoyable read!' \u003cstrong\u003eKitty Neale, \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eA Daughter's Ruin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Charming and exciting - this book had me hooked! I can't wait for the next in the series!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A warm-hearted story - at times I laughed and at others I held my breath ... I loved the characters and I'm delighted it is the first in a series' \u003cstrong\u003ePam Weaver, \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eGoodnight Sweetheart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The perfect mix of light and dark - there wasn't a dull moment!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is the first in a series, which is great news for fans of Betty Walker and the Cornish Girls!' \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalker, Betty:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\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. She also writes bestselling contemporary thrillers as Jane Holland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avon Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874516865298,"sku":"9780008400286","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5879e26a-63b0-4e16-832d-526f68df6572.jpg?v=1737996780","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/wartime-with-the-cornish-girls-9780008400286","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}