Deze hartverwarmende saga vertelt over het leven van moedige vrouwen die tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog hun huis verlaten om in scheepswerven te werken en zo bij te dragen aan de oorlogsinspanningen van hun land. De verhalen spelen zich af tegen de ruige achtergrond van drukke scheepswerven, waar vrouwen te maken krijgen met zwaar fysiek werk en maatschappelijke vooroordelen. Ondanks persoonlijke ontberingen en tragische gebeurtenissen smeden ze sterke vriendschappen en vinden ze de kracht en hoop die nodig is om de moeilijkste tijden te doorstaan.
THE FIRST SHIPYARD GIRLS NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, NANCY REVELL.Polly never dreamed she would be able to work in the shipyards like the men in her family but times are tough and her new job ends up giving her more than she ever expected when she meets enigmatic dock diver Tommy Watts.
THE SECOND SHIPYARD GIRLS NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, NANCY REVELL.Praise for The Shipyard Girls series:'the author is one to watch' SunA brilliant read' Take a BreakWell-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages' Woman
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER `Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' The Northern Echo Sunderland, 1941With a brief break in air raids providing some much-needed respite from the war, things are looking up for head welder Rosie, who has fallen head over heels for Detective Sergeant Miller.
THE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIESSunderland, 1942: Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises... Against all odds, Polly's fiance has finally returned home from the front line.
THE EIGHTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES! 'Emotional and gripping' Take a Break ______________________________ Sunderland, 1943: With the future of Britain uncertain, the shipyard girls fight to keep their lives on an even keel. Head-welder Rosie is just about managing to keep her double life hidden from little sister Charlotte's prying eyes. But Charlotte senses something is up and, with a secret this big, the truth is bound to come out. After a whirlwind wedding, Polly must bid farewell to her sweetheart as he returns to the front line. And there is something odd about yard manager Helen's newest recruit Bel. But in resolving to uncover the truth, Helen might discover more than she bargained for... Only by rallying together will the shipyard girls triumph. ______________________________ Praise for Nancy Revell 'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo 'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph 'the author is one to watch' Sun 'Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages' Woman
THE TENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES'Emotional and gripping' Take a BreakDecember 1943 As the war effort gathers steam in Europe, it's all hands on deck on the home front. Gloria is over the moon to be reunited with her sweetheart Jack.