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Steel Girls in the Blitz by Michelle Rawlins
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Steel Girls in the Blitz

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Length 9 hours 43 minutes
Language English
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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


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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 any way she can, will Hattie get through with the help of her factory sisters?
Betty is overjoyed to learn that her fiancé will be coming home to complete his RAF training. But when the Blitz begins, he may be in greater danger than ever.
Young Patty has never been prouder of her sweetheart, Archie, than in his role as an Air Raid Warden. But having seen the true cost of war, is he struggling more than Patty could ever imagine?
And as the bombs begin to fall, with heartbreak on the horizon, will the Steel Girls find shelter in each other?

A heartwarming and dramatic World War II saga, perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Pam Howes.

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Readers love Steel Girls in the Blitz!
'I could not read this book fast enough … I've grown to love this group of strong women!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A tremendously good read … a story of love and friendship at the most difficult times' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Amazing … once you start it's hard to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Gives a great sense of the resilience and camaraderie of communities' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I love this series … another excellent addition' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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’.

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Reviews

Praise for Steel Girls in the Blitz: 'A rich, evocative and spellbinding tribute to the women who gave so much. Prepare to be swept back in time' KATE THOMPSON 'A captivating read, every bit as good as the others in this wonderful series' SUSANNA BAVIN 'A heartwarming, yet moving and poignant tale, of courage, friendship and hope, based on the tremendous and brave Yorkshire women of World War Two' MILLY JOHNSON 'Once again, Michelle Rawlins has written a story that will draw you in and leave you wanting more. The Steel Girls are a force to be reckoned with' ALEXANDRA WALSH 'This is storytelling at its most vibrant and closely-researched. Michelle Rawlins' prose bubbles with gritty humour and powerful emotion. If you love sagas, you'll love the Steel Girls!' BETTY WALKER 'An inspiring read filled with warmth and nostalgia' HANNAH DOYLE Praise for The Steel Girls: ‘A riveting saga about love, courage and, above all, female friendship’ Best ‘A lovely read’ Bella ‘Hardship, courage and hope on the Home Front’ Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Lavender Girls ‘A heart-warming story perfect for saga lovers’ Nancy Revell, bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls on the Home Front ‘A great read’ Yorkshire Post ’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 Expand reviews
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