This is the second book in the series about the girls who work at the Toffee Factory in the market town of Chester-le-Street in County Durham in the North of England during the dark days of WW1. It follows the lives of three young girls Anne, Elsie and Hetty who work at the factory. Unfortunately the production of the toffees cannot carry on as before, this is because of the sugar shortages and the ports being blocked so the factory has to run on a reduced scale, meaning everyone has to work a three day week. Unfortunately the fiancee of Mr Jack has upset him terribly when she tells him that her father will stop production of the toffees and go over to munitions instead. She tells him that this will happen when her father takes over the running of the factory after they are married as he will be a major share holder. The livelihoods of all the staff are soon under threat, will the factory be able to continue to produce the famous toffees?
In fact the lives of the whole community are soon under threat and the staff must all do that they can to keep the business going.
The three girls Hetty, Anne and Elsie are finding their whole lives are changing and not always for the best. Can they pull together and make the factory work and keep them in work? Will their deepest secrets be discovered?

Another fabulous book by Glenda Young, I have read and enjoyed lots of her books set in the North East of England and this book too was unputdownable throughout.
I did appreciate the "story so far" piece at the front of the book, it was good to be reminded of what happened in book one. You could read it without reading the first book, but obviously it helps to know the background stories of the characters. I really enjoyed the camaraderie and friendships between the girls throughout the book and it is a big five-star read from me.

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Helen Lawson, Anne Wright and Elsie Cooper.
Can three friends keep their secrets safe?
1916 as the great war rages in the market town of Chester Le Street Durham, Jacks the toffee factory is on a threat of closure due to shortage of sugar rations, the tins of Lady Tina must go on for the troops even if with shorter hours, Anne and Mr Jacks must keep it going.
This book has it all, full of laughter, sorrow and big secrets, that the author has once again delivered to her reader's, a superb historical fiction of an absolutely wonderful tearful read, that tissues are most definitely needed.
This book comes to life in many ways, turning over pages to bring fulfillment to all reader's.
Touching, unputdownable, moving with love.
I love how this series has progressed and eagerly await the next instalment.
Once again I loved it.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

Another brilliant book in this series family saga , wartime and just love that you feel you are working in the factory with the girls

Can’t wait to read more