Book Synopsis:
As war looms, can they keep the home fires burning?
Lady Joanna Harcourt and her daughter Sarah discover their life of luxury at Goodwill House is over. Because with Lord Harcourt away fighting, the Harcourt girls are facing financial ruin.
Lady Joanna is terrified of losing their home, but for Sarah, this means her dreams of becoming a doctor are over. Headstrong Sarah isn’t one to quit! War or not, she’s determined to find a way to save her home and follow her dreams– whatever it takes!
Dashing RAF officer Angus Trent might just save the day. The new RAF base at Manston will soon be full of young women all hoping to serve their country, and Goodwill House will make the perfect home for them. But can Sarah convince Lady Joanna to agree to her plan?
Angus has never met a woman quite like Sarah – courageous, brave, unwavering. She has a huge task ahead of her, but if anyone can do it, his war girl can.
Book 1 in the brand new Goodwill House series by bestselling author Fenella J. Miller
The Wargirls Of Goodwill House is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the links below.
My Review:
The War Girls Of Goodwill House is an interesting, well researched read which is the first book in a promising new series.
Firstly I loved the descriptions of Goodwill House and how life changes for the residents in the war. Sarah & Joanna are fantastic main characters who are determined to help save their house and, in Sarah’s case, keep the hopes of her medical career alive. I admired their determination and tenacity in a difficult situation and enjoyed watching them flourish away from the controlling head of the house who’s away fighting in the war. I found I quickly warmed to them and I wanted to keep reading to find out what happens to them.
I thought this book was very well researched and I really felt like I had stepped back in time with the characters. It was interesting exploring the lifestyle and attitudes of the era more and I loved the fantastic descriptions of the tea parties and dances which must have been great fun to attend. The book also gives an insight into the workings of the WAAF during the war including what the women went through during the recruitment process and what they did during the war which I found very interesting.
Overall I really enjoyed this book which was from a new author for me. The story unravels at a good pace with enough going on to keep my interest but I found I didn’t mind the slower sections as I was really enjoying spending time in their world. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources for my copy of this book and to Boldwood for my copy of this book via netgalley.
About The Author:
Fenella J. Miller is the bestselling writer of eighteen historical sagas. She also has a
passion for Regency romantic adventures and has published over fifty to great
acclaim. Her father was a Yorkshireman and her mother the daughter of a Rajah.
She lives in a small village in Essex with her British Shorthair cat.
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