Imprint
- Hodder Paperbacks
- Hodder & Stoughton
Second World War fiction, Historical romance, Historical fiction
The second instalment of The Blitz Girls series, following the friendship of three women working on the front line in wartime London to help defend their country.
London, October 1940. As German bombers increase their nightly raids on the capital, the Blitz Girls must be braver than ever to protect innocent lives and keep the fight against Hitler alive.
Dot, encouraged by her friends, is finding her independence and takes a full-time role as an ARP warden. As she finds new courage in the blackouts, her past might still be lurking in the shadows...
Peggy makes it her mission to help children caught up in the bombing find safety at her parents' large house in the country. When she returns home, however, she realises her own family need her more than ever. But can she leave her friends in the line of fire?
Vivian spends every moment not behind the wheel of her ambulance at the bedside of the man she loves, helping him recover from a terrible crash while defending the British skies. When she is torn between his hospital ward and the site of the latest blast, she faces a heartbreaking choice.
As each night becomes more dangerous for the Blitz Girls, will they have the strength to help each other through and keep the light alive in the darkness?
Everyone loves The Blitz Girls series:
'I love these type of books that tell the story of young women taking on the jobs of men and keeping the country going. I do love strong women they are great role models. Johanna Bell writes lovely books that make you feel as though you are there' Reader review 5 stars
'Absolutely loved this book, if you enjoy WW2 stories then this is for you' Reader review 5 stars
'A heartwarming story of women discovering their inner strength. . . I couldn't put it down' Vicki Beeby, author of The Ops Room Girls
'Gripping new saga that I devoured. The research that has gone into this is unbelievable! The sense of camaraderie the girls have is honourable. A tough read at times but an important story' Reader review 5 stars
'I LOVED this book, every single page from start to finish' Reader review 5 stars
'Saga at its best. I sat up most of the night to finish it' Reader review 5 stars
Praise for Hope for the Blitz Girls: Heartbreaking and inspiring World War 2 saga fiction
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'Filled with richly drawn characters that leap from the page, and a plot that's so well researched and well written you will believe you are in the thick of wartime... A must-read for all saga fans' - Fiona Ford author of Christmas at Liberty's
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PRAISE FOR JOHANNA BELL:
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'This is a story that needed to be told... I love Johanna Bell from the bottom of my heart for giving a voice to the women who first made a way for me and countless others' - Penny Thorpe, bestselling author of The Quality Street Girls
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'A heartwarming story of women discovering their inner strength. . . I couldn't put it down' - Vicki Beeby, author of The Ops Room Girls
Johanna Bell
Johanna Bell is a freelance journalist living in Suffolk with her husband, their daughters and their dog. She developed a passion for learning about the wars after chatting to her granddad about his experiences in World War Two. She is the author of the Bobby Girls series, about the first policewomen in London during World War One, also published by Hodder & Stoughton.
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