In the midst of the Second World War we follow the lives of the Home Front Nurses. Winter Wishes for the Home Front Nurses by Rachel Brimble was published on August 4th by Boldwood Books.
Winter, 1942.
Secrets abound for the Home Front Nurses, but will one of
them be able to tell the truth about her past before Christmas?
As the weather turns cold, and the war rages on, Veronica
Campbell finds herself loving her job as a home front nurse more than ever.
She’s spending time with her beloved best friends Sylvia and Freda, as well as
assisting on life-saving operations with her fellow nurse Betty Wilson, and
feeling valued and happy.
But at home, she wishes things were different. Because even
cosied up by the fireside of her lovely little house, there’s a man who lives
on her street. Someone she’d once thought she could trust, who – five years ago
– had violently attacked her. His threats to her remain, but she’s been
terrified into silence.
But everything changes when Betty needs somewhere to stay
for Christmas, and Veronica impulsively suggests she move in with her. But can
she trust Betty enough to let her guard down and tell her what happened that
fateful day? Because if she doesn’t, they could both be at risk?
My Thoughts
This continuation of the Home Front Nurses series follows several story threads as the girls' lives unfold. They are all so different, with different ideas on how to help the war effort, each so capable in their own ways. Veronica is shown to be a courageous young woman who has been badly affected by a brutal act in her past. She has his this from all except her closest friends and finds it difficult to open up to others. In this story you find her coming to terms with how she feels about herself and how she wants to live her life.
Family ties are important to Freda whose sister has found herself in a difficult situation. Living at home she has found her loyalties stretched as other members of her family have their own ideas on the best way to 'keep up appearances'. Sylvia is learning to handle prejudice and the unwanted opinions of others. All three girls support each other with strong friendship ties which others find a little excluding at times. This character driven story shows you life on the Home Front and the social issues which some had to deal with. It is the third in the series and moves the storyline along, taking some in a new direction.
In short period detail and strong characterization
About the Author
Rachel Brimble is the bestselling author of over thirty
works of historical romance and saga fiction. The first book in her series, The
Home Front Nurses, is set in Bath.
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Thanks to Rachel Brimble, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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