Overview
'Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and doesn't let go!' Diney Costeloe 'Beautiful ... I can't wait for the next instalment' Judy Summers 'A tender tale of love and strength in the midst of war' Val Wood 'Stays with you long after you have finished reading' Margaret Dickinson 'A highly enjoyable, immersive read!' Sarah Sykes 'Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending. Had me hooked' Louisa Treger 'A lively and heart-warming saga' People's Friend ___________ North Yorkshire, September 1939. Rosina Calvert-Lazenby, the widowed matriarch of Raven Hall, must be strong for her five daughters as the war approaches. When the RAF come to stay, Rosina is intrigued by their charismatic - albeit young - sergeant. But is there time for love with the war looming? Grace Calvert-Lazenby is twenty-one years old and ready for a new adventure. Joining the Women's Royal Naval Service, she trades the safety of Raven Hall for exhausting drills and conflicting acts of secrecy. It's not easy, but Grace knows that everyone has a part to play in what's to come. With so much on the line, will Rosina and Grace have the courage to lead those around them into the unknown? This heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke. ___________ Reader reviews for A Mother's War: 'LOVED IT! The layout and the research is stunning' 'A fabulous read' 'A definite 5 stars' 'Mollie Walton has done it again!' 'An excellent book by an outstanding writer'
Full Product Details
Author: Mollie Walton
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Imprint: Mountain Leopard Press
Dimensions:
Width: 12.80cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 19.60cm
Weight: 0.280kg
ISBN: 9781787399419
ISBN 10: 1787399419
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 04 August 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
'Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and doesn't let go!' -- Diney Costeloe 'Beautiful ... I can't wait for the next instalment' -- Judy Summers 'A tender tale of love and strength in the midst of war' -- Val Wood 'Stays with you long after you have finished reading' -- Margaret Dickinson 'A highly enjoyable, immersive read!' -- Sarah Sykes 'Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending. Had me hooked' -- Louisa Treger 'A lively and heart-warming saga' * People's Friend *
Author Information
Mollie Walton is the pen-name for historical novelist Rebecca Mascull. She has always been fascinated by history and has worked in education, has a Masters in Writing and lives by the sea in the East of England. The inspiration for the Raven Hall trilogy came when she visited the stunning Raven Hall hotel with her daughter and fell in love with the beautiful cliff-top view. Under Mollie Walton, Rebecca is also the author of the historical fiction trilogy, the Ironbridge Saga.
