A Mother'S War Av Mollie Walton

'A Mother's War is a great introduction to the Raven Hall series. Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page, and doesn't let go, even on the last - leaving you longing to know what happens next!' Diney Costeloe 'Mollie Walton's immersive and atmospheric writing pulls you right into the story. A beautiful tale about a mother and daughter doing everything they can to help their family, friends and country, against the heartbreaking backdrop of the Second World War.I can't wait for the next instalment' Judy Summers 'A tender tale of love and strength in the midst of war' Val Wood 'All the characters are finely drawn, engage your affection and stay with you long after you have finished reading' Margaret Dickinson 'Mollie Walton is such a skilled and natural storyteller. A Mother's War really zings with the warmth of her characters and the vividness of the period. A highly enjoyable, immersive read!' Sarah Sykes 'Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending.Had me hooked from page one' Louisa Treger North Yorkshire, September 1939. Rosina Calvert-Lazenby, the only surviving member of her family and widowed by forty-four, has lived at Raven Hall all her life. With war approaching, Rosina must be strong for her daughters, five confident young women who are thick as thieves.When the RAF come to stay at Raven Hall, Rosina finds herself intrigued by their charismatic, albeit young, officer. But is there time for love with the war looming and her eldest daughter leaving home?Grace Calvert-Lazenby, twenty-one years old and newly graduated from Oxford, is determined to live a fuller life. Leaving behind her mother and sisters at home, she joins the Women's Royal Naval Service.Trading the safety and familiarity of Raven Hall for exhausting drills, difficult training and conflicting acts of secrecy will not be easy. But Grace knows that everyone has a part to play in the war and she is ready for a brave new adventure. With so much on the line, Rosina and Grace must learn how to push themselves and 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.Praise for Mollie Walton:'A Journey. Compelling. Addictive' Val Wood 'Beautiful and poignant' Tania Crosse 'Feisty female characters, an atmospheric setting ...A phenomenal read' Cathy Bramley 'Great characters who will stay with me for a long time' Beth Miller 'Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling. I loved it' Miranda Dickinson