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Wartime with the Cornish Girls

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Wartime with the Cornish Girls is about three different women from different walks of life finding themselves together in Cornwall during the War, becoming friends, and going through life experiences. As i was reading this book i could picture it as a beautiful BBC show. It was an easy read, very engaging, i loved all the characters and wished the best for them all.

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An interesting novel about a secret communication military outpost in Cornwall, England during WW2. Three women from various backgrounds meet and form relationships. Violet loses her sister whose husband is missing in action and must care for her nieces. She takes them to her aunt and uncle’s house in Cornwall but have to leave when the uncle sexually assaults one of the girls. She meets Hazel who helps them obtain employment at the outpost. Eva is a carefree chorus girl who is injured in the Blitz of London and must go to the coast to be with her father the commander of the outpost. The girls all have their problems and adjustment which are interwoven. This is obviously the beginning of a series.

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Wartime with the Cornish Girls by Betty Walker l loved this book from the start to finish. page to the last.
The characters focused on 3 very different women from totally different backgrounds. It was a story of friendship and hope. I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in Cornwall and WW2.
Thankyou to both the author and netgalley for the opportunity to ready

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With thanks to NetGalley for an early copy in return for an honest review.

This was my first time reading a book by Betty Walker, but I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series. I truly felt transported to Cornwall, England in the early 1940's as I was reading about Hazel, Violet and Eva. There were a couple of unexpected twists in the story and it was fascinating to learn more about the war efforts on the southern coasts of England.

If you, like me, particularly enjoy books, where the setting is an integral character in the story, then you will enjoy Wartime with the Cornish Girls.

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A wonderful war time story.....about Violet, Eva and Hazel. These girls met while working at the military base!
A story about women that face their challenges with courage, all whole having different circumstances that change them...make them grow for the better during life's tough time!! . It is such an interesting story...I could not put it down.~
I highly recommend it.~
4 1/2 STARS

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Wow! When I first went into reading this book I had a very open mind as this is not my usual read however I enjoyed this book so much. The characters were all believable and relatable and I felt very invested I their lives.
I enjoyed the strong female characters and themes of friendship within a wartime setting. The descriptions of Cornwall were so vivid it was such an enjoyable read.
It was such a heartwarming read and I am looking forward to more of this authors work!

Thank you Netgalley for the Arc.

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Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.


This book is a page turner and attention grabber.

It is so well written. I felt like I was on an adventure turning the pages as I read.

I loved the characters of Eva,Violet and Hazel roles and particularly love Alice, Violet’s niece.

I was imagining how idyllic the village would be in Cornwall.

Highly recommend it.

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I enjoyed this historical fiction set in wartime England. The characters were all believable and it was easy to become involved in their lives and tribulations. Although this is the first of a series this did not affect the story and it is fine as a stand alone book. The only negative point is that it felt rushed at the end. This would not put me off recommending it to others to read and I look forward to reading the next book in the series when it is released.

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Well-written and enjoyable read. This book tells the story of three women living in England during WWII in 1941 - Violet, Eva and Hazel. Each is from a different background, but are brought together by the London bombings.

Violet - loving aunt to two orphaned nieces seeks to remove them from London and the ever threat of bombings from the Germans, but quickly realizes that there is danger lurking in Cornwall that may be worse then the bombings.

Eva - independent with a chip on her shoulder that puts her in grave danger (more than once) who learns that it is OK to rely on others and that she doesn't always know best.

Hazel - a country girl with a husband she regrets and a teenage son she cannot understand who begins to believe she is entitled to some happiness.

All come together in Cornwall where the British established a listening station during WWII.

The story begins by providing a brief background on each of the characters and how Eva and Violet end up in Cornwall. The story shifts POV's among each of the main characters. While sometimes this can make a story difficult to read, it made perfect sense here. It really helped me gain the perspective of each of the characters (I actually only had to go a couple of times to see whose POV I reading) and the author did a really nice job changing the tone/language to reflect which POV was being presented. The author also did a decent job of portraying the daily danger those living in England were facing during the bombings.

Readers should be aware that the book ends on a few cliffhangers as this book in a series. However, it also ends in a relatively good place and left me wanting to read more about Violet, Eva and Hazel (who I hope really gets the HEA she deserves).

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I liked this book even with all the War stuff going around, there was always that small spark of hope in many chapters. This was a decent read. I don't think that it's one of those stories that's going to stay with me long after I have finished it.
My absolute favourite character is Violet; like she is the real best. I confess I continued through the story entirely for her.

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Wartime with the Cornish Girls by Betty Walker is an excellent historical fiction focusing on events surrounding WWII in England. I truly loved this book from beginning to end.

This book presented strong female characters from slightly different troubled paths that all ended up being brought together in Cornwall during times of uncertainty and war. These women: Violet, Hazel, and Eva come together and through strong drives, friendships with each other, and perseverance, succeed despite surmounting odds and obstacles.

It was so heartwarming to see such compassion, loyalty, love, and enduring friendships throughout this book. I loved the female character cast, their interactions with one another, and the paths that they then take. I enjoyed reading about their experiences, growths, and triumphs.

It was truly a great read. I loved this book, and it has most definitely made me a fan of this author, and I look forward to finding and reading additional works from her now and in the future.

5/5 stars

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am submitting my review to my GR account immediately and will post it to my Amazon and B&N accounts upon publication.

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Wartime with the Cornish Girls
by Betty Walker

Absolutely loved this book from the first page to the last. I loved the characters and the whole story I was sad when it ended. I am so looking forward to the next book by this author already! I would highly recommend to family and friends looking for a good read.
Thankyou to both the author and netgalley for the opportunity to ready this book.

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I enjoyed reading this book. The story was interesting and the characters were all different. They were all sent to Cornwall to get away from the bombing in London. They all got together for different reasons and it was nice to see how they interacted and helped each other. This was an easy book to read and I recommend that you read this book.

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What a lovely book.
Violet and her neices from London, Hazel and Charlie her son from Cornwall and Eva, the well to do daughter of the colenel are all thrown together in this novel based in Cornwall during the War in 1941. The author has filled the book with love, intrigue, and a bit of mystery.
The characters are full of life and she brought them to life in the pages of the story.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and will look forward to the next novel she writes.

Thanks to #Netgalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy for an honest review.

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This is my first book by this Author, I’m sure it won’t be the last. Story concentrates on the lives of 3 women who eventually cross paths. I enjoyed the factual side and the way it came across within the story. Most enjoyable, look forward to the follow up.

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A wartime background contained in beautiful countryside gives a warm nostalgic feel to this book.
The plot centres around the beautifully crafted characters and their lives, combining romance and mystery to give the perfect historical read.
A gripping tale which I couldn't put down, containing plenty of the unexpected. A satisfying read, I'll definitely be reading it again

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This did not disappoint I really appreciated being able to read and enjoy this title. A good family saga set in a time of extreme danger and hardship, heartwarming and Betty gives a wonderful description of Cornwall that made me want to re-visit. Quite timely as hopefully our current situation can bring an understanding of how much difficult wartime was. I will look forward to the next installment of The Cornish Girls.

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This is my first book by this author and it reminded me a bit of the tv series The Land Girls.

The story revolves around thee young women, each with a different background and their own voice coming together in in a small town at the coast of Cornwall in 1941. All have their troubles, their hopes and dreams.

It had some sad moment, but it also made me laugh and I loved reading about the lives of women during this time.

I recommend this book

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Really enjoyed this book by Betty Walker, an author I have not read before. Totally engaging story and characters, well written. Looking forward to the next novel

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The story takes place at the beginning of world war 2.
Violet lives in London with her mother who runs a café and her two nieces. Her sister was killed during a bombing and her brother-in-law is missing in action. Fearing air raids Violet and her nieces leave London and go live with her Aunt in Cornwall but things are not going to turn as they expected...
Eva lives also in London a lively and bold young woman who left her uncle with whom she was living to become a dancer.
When the place where she works is hit by a bomb, she finds herself at the hospital and she wake up to find her uncle at her side. She is sent to Porthcurno, South Cornwall where a father Colonel Ryder works in a military base, there she is going to use her knowledge of the Morse and work as a Telegraph operator...
Hazel lives in Porthcornu with her son, her abusive husband has left to fight for his country. She finds a jobs at the military base thanks to one of her old friend who is also still in love with her...

Violet, Eva and Hazel met while working at the military base, each one of them trying to do their best in wartime and deal with the difficulties they face.
I liked reading about this women, they faces their challenges with courage, all these circumstances changed them, making them more mature especially Eva. It is an interesting story,captivating.

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