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The Clarks Factory Girls at War

The Clarks Factory Girls, Book 1

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A tender and compelling wartime love story set against the backdrop of the Great War. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin!

Can love blossom in times of trouble?

Life-long friends Louisa, Jeannie and Kate are following in the footsteps of their families, working at the Clarks shoe factory.

But when Britain declares war on Germany, the Somerset village of Street is shaken to its core. The Clarks factory is at the heart of life in the village, but the Clark family are Quakers and pacifists. Before long, there are fierce debates amongst the workers and tensions between those who oppose the war and those who believe the village men should go to fight.

Each of the girls must decide her own position but as brothers and sweethearts leave for France, Louisa is relieved that her beloved Mattie, a Quaker, won’t be signing up. But she’ll soon find that they face fierce opposition at home as well as across the Channel.

Will the girls’ friendship be enough to keep them together, as everything around them falls apart?

©2024 May Ellis (P)2024 Boldwood Books City Life Coming of Age Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Urban War & Military War Heartfelt
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Not a very gripping story. Only finished it as I don’t like giving up on a storey!

Uninspiring

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I didn't realise it was just 1st book of 3, so disappointed there was no satisfactory end to this story.

Nothing happened!

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The narrator was too well spoken to portray working class characters. However, the story was ok but not the best . If there is a follow up I might consider buying it

Disappointed

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I enjoyed this book about three friends and their different lives and learning more about Clarks. Lovely narration too. I'm looking forward to the next book in the aeries

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I don’t think working class girls speak like this they more like middle class not sure if it was the wrong narrator or what

Not the best

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