The Great Western Railway Girls

World War II gave women the opportunities to work in what would be typically called "man" jobs. Catherine wanted to do more at the factory then just being a clerk. She got her wish and met some amazing friends. But she needed to keep her true identity a secret. 

Lily, Maggie, Violet and Catherine became the The Great Western Railway Girls.  Each young woman had a story to tell.  Each had a hardship to bear. Their stories are what made this book so entertaining.

This is my introduction to the author, Jane Lark. I really enjoyed getting to know these characters. It must have been so very difficult to carry on with day to day life when loved ones were sent to war. The future is unknown. When the men returned, the women that were left behind also changed.

A powerful story. I loved it.

I received this book to review from Boldwood Books.

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The Great Western Railway Girls

A BRAND NEW, enthralling WWII industry saga, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Maisie Thomas.

September, 1939.

When war is declared, Lily sees an opportunity to escape her domineering father: she will join the Great Western Railway factory to win her financial independence and move out of home.

Maggie doesn’t want to simply follow in her sisters’ footsteps and work in the laundries at the GWR. So, when the chance comes to volunteer for men’s work in the machine shop, she’s the first to raise her hand.

Catherine, a clerk in the GWR office, has been helping with London’s evacuation efforts, organising trains to move children out of the city. But when her task is completed, will she defy her family and fiancé’s wishes and sign up for a more dangerous role?

Taking on demanding new duties, Lily, Maggie and Catherine – and others – develop an unexpectedly close bond.

But will friendship be enough to carry them through the ups and downs of life at war?

The first instalment in a brilliant new wartime series set in Swindon's Great Western Railway works.

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Jane Lark is an internationally bestselling author of both historical fiction and psychological thrillers. She has twice been shortlisted for the RNA Awards. The first in her new wartime saga series, The Great Western Railway Girls, will be published in February 2025.