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The Factory Girls of Lark Lane - by Pam Howes (Paperback)

The Factory Girls of Lark Lane - by  Pam Howes (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The struggles of war will build the strongest of friendships...</p><p><br /> <strong>1940, Liverpool: </strong>Best friends<strong> Alice Turner </strong>and <strong>Millie Markham </strong>work for the war effort at Rootes munitions factory, making shell caps and Halifax bombers. Alice's sweetheart Terry is home from the front for a brief period of leave, and the women are excitedly planning a whirlwind wedding.<br /> <br /> But the honeymoon is soon over, and the ever-present air raid sirens quickly bring Alice back down to earth. When a terrible explosion at the factory leads to a tragic death, and a loved one is announced missing in action, it's only their friendship and the support of the other factory girls which help to keep Alice and Millie's spirits up.<br /> <br /> As the war stretches on with no sign of an ending, can Alice and Millie help one another make it through - and find happiness even in the darkest of times?<br /> <br /> <strong><em>The Factory Girls of Lark Lane </em></strong><strong>is a heart-wrenching family saga about women in World War 2, the strength of friendship, and hope. If you're a fan of Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe and Kitty Neale, you'll love Pam Howes!</strong><br /> </p><p>What readers are saying about Pam Howes: </p><p><br /> '<strong>Absolutely brilliant... I would give it more than 5 stars if I could.</strong>' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars<br /> <br /> '<strong>What a brilliant read!</strong>... Alice is such a great, well written character.' <em>Booking Good Read</em>, 5 stars<br /> <br /> 'An <strong>emotive and gripping</strong> read... I literally <strong>could not put it down</strong>... <strong>Highly recommended.</strong>' <em>By the Letter Book Reviews</em>, 5 stars<br /> <br /> 'Beautifully written... An <strong>unputdownable</strong> story that I devoured and <strong>didn't want to end</strong>.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars<br /> <br /> '<strong>A new favourite saga writer to add to my list</strong>.' <em>Bookworms & Shutterbugs</em><br /> <br /> '<strong>One of the best family sagas I've read</strong>... A wonderful, emotional roller coaster of a read, <strong>highly recommended</strong>... tissues are essential!' <em>Brook Cottage Books</em><br /> <br /> 'Just <strong>fantastic</strong>. Being a big fan of family sagas, this book didn't disappoint, it had it all. <strong>Love, heartbreak, obsession, loss and hope</strong>. Fantastic real characters that made me feel for each one of them.' Goodreads Reviewer<br /> <br /> 'I've read heaps of saga books in the last few years... <strong>this series really stands out from all the rest</strong>... I enjoyed every bit of this <strong>emotional, honest, gritty, raw and endearing</strong> story.' <em>Shaz's Book Blog</em><br /> <br /> 'Pam Howes has a fantastic knack of bringing her characters to life... This book was one <strong>I just didn't want to put down until I'd finished it.</strong>' Goodreads reviewer</p>

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