Shared Secrets for the Home Front Nurses by Rachel Brimble #Review #HomeFrontNurses

 

It is now 1943 and we follow the lives of the Home Front Nurses as they cope with the effects of the Second World War. Shared Secrets for the Home Front Nurses by Rachel Brimble is published on February 13th by Boldwood Books. 

 
‘Come on, Kathy… tell me a secret.’

1943: Becoming a Home Front nurse, meant Kathy Scott was finally able to escape the violence of her childhood. At long last, her life has taken a turn for the better. Particularly because, for the very first time, she’s made some wonderful friends–fellow nurses Sylvia, Freda and Veronica.

Kathy’s known for not being short of a word or two. So nobody’s more surprised than her when she finds herself tongue-tied around Freda’s handsome brother, James – who’s home from war with an unexplained injury.

 My Thoughts

 

The story of the Home Front Nurses continues into 1943 and Freda's ambition to nurse abroad gets ever closer. Her brother ,James, returns from the war having had a traumatic experience in a Prisoner of War camp and Kathy recognises in him an anguish and almost self-loathing.  They both put on a facade for their friends but have darker moments occasionally. Kathy's abusive childhood has left its mark on her as she puts up a fence against most people and protects herself from hurt by shutting people down. However, she finds herself drawn towards James from the start.

    All the four friends support each other as they face difficulties in the story. Their work is hard and at times emotional. Freda is keen that she leaves her friends in a good place and sets about trying to ensure that they have help and support. Some of the friends' relationships move forward but not all changes result in the happiness they hope for. Veronica hopes for justice from a past crime but faces some heartbreaking news. Sylvia still finds that not everyone is tolerant about her relationships but she is clear about what she wants for her family in the future. This is the fourth in the series but sets up new story lines and a new offshoot series which sounds to have good potential. 

In short: war time life moves on 

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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