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Winter Wishes for the Home Front Nurses
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781835617922
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: Aug 4 2025
Pages: 250
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A uplifting story of courage, friendship and love against the odds, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Rosie Clarke, and Call the Midwife.
Winter, 1942.
Secrets abound for the Home Front Nurses, but will one of them be able to tell the truth about her past before Christmas?
As the weather turns cold, and the war rages on, Veronica Campbell finds herself loving her job as a home front nurse more than ever. She's spending time with her beloved best friends Sylvia and Freda, as well as assisting on life-saving operations with her fellow nurse Betty Wilson, and feeling valued and happy.
But at home, she wishes things were different. Because even cosied up by the fireside of her lovely little house, there's a man who lives on her street. Someone she'd once thought she could trust, who ' five years ago ' had violently attacked her. His threats to her remain, but she's been terrified into silence.
But everything changes when Betty needs somewhere to stay for Christmas, and Veronica impulsively suggests she move in with her. But can she trust Betty enough to let her guard down and tell her what happened that fateful day? Because if she doesn't, they could both be at risk?
Bestselling authors are loving The Home Front Nurses series:
I enjoyed this heart-warming yet gritty and gripping first book of the series. Sylvia, Freda and Veronica, work hard in their job of nursing the wounded, each of them with their own secret heartache' Compelling reading. Another winner for this lovely author' A series that will garner a host of readers. Lizzie Lane
This a new writer for me and I absolutely loved this book. Well-researched, well-written and I couldn't put it down. Fenella J Miller
Fantastic' Promises to be a brilliant series. Rosie Clarke
Heartwarming! I loved following the lives of the three girls, and the storyline pulled me in quickly, holding my attention. It was hard to put down! Patricia McBride
Rachel Brimble brings Sylvia, Freda and Veronica to life in her skilled and vivid storytelling. As the friends face the perils of war on the home front, we stand beside them, sharing their hopes, dreams and fears. I can't wait to read more in this series. May Ellis
Readers love it too!
A sweet and enticing wartime story for anyone missing Call the Midwife. Reader Review
Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can't wait to read more about these ladies. Reader Review
A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I'm looking forward to more books in the series!' Reader Review
Realistic' highlighted the research that went into writing this wonderful book I am eager to find out what happens for Sylvia, Veronica and Freda next! Reader Review
I loved how the nurses went above and beyond to help the patients feel happy and care for them whilst in hospital. Reader Review
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