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Home Front Girls

By: Rosie Goodwin
Narrated by: Gabrielle Glaister
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Summary

Dotty, Lucy and Annabelle all turn up for work at Coventry's department store Owen Owen at the same time as war is declared. Dotty is an orphan, Lucy is the sole carer for her little sister, and although Annabelle has led a life of privilege until now, everyone's having to pinch the pennies at the moment. The three form an unlikely bond, and with disaster at every turn, they're going to need each other...

©2013 Rosie Goodwin (P)2013 W F Howes Ltd

Critic reviews

" Home Front Girls proves once again Rosie Goodwin's ability to create a dramatic, emotional plot... a rewarding read." ( Birmingham Post)
"A touching and powerful novel from a wonderful writer." ( The Bookseller on The Empty Cradle)

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Irene Bladon

I have really enjoyed this book, a lovely story of 3 girls who become friends and discover all the ups and downs in their lives . I am sure other listeners will enjoy it too!

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Very good listen

Definitely will recommend this book enjoyed it from beginning to end. It gave a brilliant account of the lives of the people back then and the struggles and heartache they felt, and the narrator was excellent.

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Home front girls

Really enjoyed all the twists and turns in this story. Very easy to listen to

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enjoyed

Nice book. odd mistake but not as many as usual. love books in this era too

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Surpprisingly enjoyable

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but having enjoyed Rosie Goodwin's writing previously thought I would have a stab at this one on special offer.

It was a delightful tale of the war torn England and specifically the lives of three very different girls who bonded during that time of hardship.

I found some of their reactions to events implausible, but overall it was a lovely read, bringing sadness and joy in equal measure. (Tears to the eyes too in parts!)

The narrator was mainly good - but she sometimes used wrong phrasing and I had to stop and think what she actually meant - but that wasn't too much of a hardship, whizzed back 30 secs and re-listened.

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Very enjoyable

I really
enjoyed this story. It kept me booked until the end. Like most books by Rosie Goodwin.

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Really enthralling

Another brilliant book from Rosie Goodwin. You can’t wait pick up to Audible listen fantastic

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Very good

This book is gripping as each girl’s secret is revealed I wish the ending could of been that the husband was back from the camp , but it was a great book very recommended

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Excellent Story

I have only just started reading Rosie Goodwin's books so have not read them all. However I would say that this book is one of the best I have read so far. The only thing that spoils the story is that, in the last few pages, the author ruins the ending by stamping it with her personal opinions about what is right or wrong with certain groups of people - this completely spoilt it for me.

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Brilliant

Brilliant storyline,kept me hooked and the reader was brilliant too.Highly recommend to others,couldn't stop listening .

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