Christmas for the Home Front Girls : A completely uplifting, page-turning World War Two historical saga - Susanna Bavin

Christmas for the Home Front Girls : A completely uplifting, page-turning World War Two historical saga - Susanna Bavin

Susanna Bavin

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Published 5 November 2026

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  • Pages · 352 pages
  • Publication Date · 05/11/2026
  • Genre · Romance
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With Christmas just around the corner, will love conquer all for the Home Front Girls?Manchester, December 1940: Sally, Betty and Lorna are determined to keep their spirits up this Christmas. Their friendship, and a bit of festive cheer, is all they need to get through the nightly blackouts. But for Lorna, the past is about to come calling. And when the devastating Christmas Blitz reunites her with her ex-fianc� George, her past and her present collide. As the bombs fall, Lorna and George work together through the night to save those trapped in the rubble. And as dawn approaches, Lorna wonders if she can forgive the man who broke her heart... Can George and Lorna work together, despite everything that happened between them? And as the snow begins to fall, will Lorna allow her heart to open once more?A completely gorgeous and uplifting romantic saga. Perfect for fans of Pam Howes, Nadine Dorries and Vicky Beeby. 'Completely gorgeous!... Heartwarming... Perfect... Will have you grinning ear to ear... A must-read.' coffeeandpages2021 ?????'Really love... Can't read fast enough... Wonderful... Heartwarming... Leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy... I couldn't have wanted for more!' stuck_in_the_book_loop ?????'Perfect... I was grinning from ear to ear as I read the final chapter... Wonderful.' the.book.junction ?????'I love this... Devastating... I absolutely DEVOURED.' Diane.likes.to.read ?????'I've loved every second.' Fiction_book_reviews ?????

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