What a lovely story of three young women in wartime,I loved this book as it was focused more around the lives of each woman.Eva,Violet and Hazel become friends and each one has a different home life to each other Hazel is married to a nasty man and is glad he has gone to fight,Violet decided to get her two young neices out of london because of the bombing and Eva after being hurt in an air raid is called to cornwall by her father.I have enjoyed reading this book and look forward to the next.5*

With thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review
Not read this Author before and hope to do in the future
Anything to do with war and a fabulous setting of Cornwall has to be a great base for any book I can highly recommend this excellent book.

Wow love a family saga you will love this book. Set in the war and then moving down to Cornwall felt like i was in the story. Brilliant book and cant wait to read some more

Fantastic book can’t wait for the next book a great family saga. You fell in love with all the characters, written very well and factually..... loved it read in one sitting. Highly recommended

A great read, wonderful story that sees women thrown together during the war, I loved all the characters and the seamless writing, looking forward to more.

April 1941 in dagenham east London. Violet Hopkins works in the cafe with her mother sheila they are bringing up her two nieces lily and Alice after her sisters death and the father missing in action fighting in WW2. Air raids are coming every night. Aunt Margaret lives on the farm in Cornwall and violet wants her and the girls to go it would be safer and be good to work and help out in the fresh air and she convinces her mother. Set off for the train journey to penzance and met by uncle Stanley they set off to aunt Margaret's. This is going to be hard work but a big adventure for them. I found this an enchanting book to read right through and recommend to all readers. It will bring tears to your eyes, that will touch your heart. Beautiful book. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for the early copy.

I am assuming that this is the first book of a series, if so perfect for readers of Ellie Deans Cliffehaven books. I like books that evolve into a series as you become involved in the characters and it is fun to see how the story can spring out in many directions and cover lots of areas but still keep the same central characters and area which give a solid base to the books. Set in Cornwall in WW2 we are able to start to get to know the people and how they are linked together. Violet, Hazel and Eva are brought together at a listening station in a rural part of Cornwall, all from different backgrounds all with different stories to tell, but still linked together. the book flowed well and the storylines linked nicely together, I am looking forward to the next book so we can learn more about these wonderful ladies.

Loved this saga.Picked it up and was swept away from my home into their world.Loved the setting the characters read late into the night.Will be recommending and following this series,#netgalley#avonbooksuk

Wartime with the Cornish Girls by Betty Walker is the first book I am reading by the author.
I was captivated by the first pages.

This is a page turning, attention grabbing book. It deserves a 5 star rating from me. What a great book!


The war was well belted out vividly by the author. My heart was in my mouth as I was reading the words welcoming me to an adventure only in the pages of this book.


I read this book curled up on my bed with a blanket,my sweater and the rain falling outside. What an adventure!


I love Eva,Violet and Hazel roles in this novel. I particularly love Alice, Violet’s niece. She is such a sweet delight.


Reading this book took me to the setting of this novel,Cornwall in Britain. I could imagine how idyllic the little village was described in the plot.


This book is so clean,I can recommend it to anybody interested in Historical sagas.


Oh! You need to watch out for a character called Professor Templeton. What a character he was in this book. I love how fascinating other characters were and I had lots of favourites to choose from in this novel.


I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to more books by the author especially about the Cornish girls.


Theme of friendship was heavily buttressed here in this novel.


I received a complimentary copy of this book from Avon Books UK through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I liked this book.
I like the way it tells more than one person's story.
The way it just ended was a bit disappointing. It just stopped in the middle of a storyline. I turned the page waiting for the next chapter and nothing.
I'm hopping this might mean there will be another one.
It's still a brilliant book looking at other places in the war not just the city's like London, Coventry or Birmingham.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Great Story about the Cornish villages during the war. Three girls from London escaping the bombing, one young lady who survived the bombs, and a women who's husband is away at way. follow their lives as they find work and friendship in the hardest of times. Great Series.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

I really enjoyed this book. Each of the girls was very unique, but the way their lives intertwined felt real.

I really enjoyed this story of three women and their roll during WWII in a small Cornish town! I'd love to read more about the characters and hope there are more books to this series! Violet from the East End, Hazel a local woman and Eva the daughter of the colonel meet and plan a dance for the soldiers in their area. They couldn't be different but each is eager to find their place in the world and serve their country.

I wish there was more to the book, it did seem a bit short but what was there was very enjoyable. The book has light and dark moments and characters that are well developed with personalities that shine through. It could easily be made into a series and I hope to hear more of Eva and Violet's characters in particular.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for the opportunity to read this ARC!

The ARC of this book was kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. #NetGalley.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, from beginning to end! I've read plenty of books that fall into the wartime category but this one was a standout from the start. The characters within this book are fun to read about and I found myself rooting for their happiness, I became quickly emotional invested in them. A few side characters felt a tad two dimensional, but the main characters were developed enough that I could look past this. The story progresses at a steady pace, without dragging or feeling as if it needed a boost. Honestly, all in all this was wonderfully heartwarming and I found myself already wanting to read the sequel, no doubts I'll be picking it up as soon as it's available!

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.

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

Great start to a new series!!!! This book introduces us to three women drawn together during WWII. England is under attack and for different reasons they all end up at a seaside town. Here underground the war is fought by code breakers. This is where the story begins. Romance and intrigue ensues.

Porthcurno, Cornwall hold a well camouflaged, top secret, British military base near the sea during WWII. Here three very different women meet, brought together by war. Some escaping the night bombings in London, another, a local woman. These women bond together to find work and love.
I’m fascinated with WWII history and Britain battled the longest against Nazi Germany. Many not as well known facts are fractionating to learn about.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. How I enjoy a good old fashion story with great friendships and how they all overcome the hardships. Great read

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I’m very glad that I had the opportunity to read Wartime with the Cornish Girls by Betty Walker. I’m not certain if I would have chosen this book without NetGalley’s recommendation. While the title may be simple and generic, the actual content of the novel is absolutely wonderful.

The book follows three young women who all happen to make their way to the same British military base in Porthcurno, Cornwall during WWII. Eva has been summoned to Eastern House by her father, Colonel Ryder, after a near death experience during an air raid in London. Violet, along with her nieces Lily and Alice, are seeking safety from their home in the East End during the Blitz as well as from rumors of their family being spies due to their German relations. Hazel has obtained employment at Eastern House in order to provide extra income to support herself and her son Charlie while her abusive husband is fighting at the front.

Each woman has her own personal issues and burdens to carry. However, they all find a way to work through their predicaments in order to persevere through the war. This story exemplifies how even in the toughest of times, there is some good and happiness that can be achieved.

Although this book is a work of historical fiction, it also includes love, loss, and even a bit of espionage. I felt that the amount of time dedicated to each woman’s perspective was appropriate and moved the plot along at a satisfactory pace. As the story developed, Eva, Violet, and Hazel’s narratives were organically weaved together, allowing for their friendships to evolve. In doing so, I was drawn in more and more with each chapter, in great anticipation of the next development. Overall, I enjoyed the story and getting to know all of the characters. I’m glad that their adventures will continue and cannot wait to read Christmas with the Cornish Girls.

Brilliant!! When is the next installment I cannot wait. Good, solid characters tell this story of intrigue. I love Hazel and Violet and really hope they get their happy ever after. Eva is a wild child but honest and loyal and when she falls for the professor I felt something wasn't quite right. All the girls are brought together in Cornwall after leaving London during the War, and become friends with Hazel who is local and helps find them work. A gritty tale of love and loss in difficult times.

I loved this book about women during WWII in England. The author knows how to write realistic, likable characters. I plan to see if Betty Walker has any other books to read. I think I've found a new author for my favorite lists!

This was such a sweet read, just want I needed to take my mind off the world news. A perfect escape from the depressing statistics. Set I WW2 this was slightly different from other war time books that I’ve read. This dealt with the secret codes and messages that went on in England during this time. I found this fascinating which made me enjoy the story even more. If this author has written anymore books then I will definitely look forward to reading them.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

I requested to read and review this book from Avon Books. This is the first book I have read by author Betty Walker. This book is perfectly written for a first book in this new series the Cornish Girls. This book was in the 1940s Era during war time. The determination of Violet, Eva, Hazel, Lily and Alice is amazing. This book has something for everyone history, war, romance and mystery. Any type of reader can read this! Can't wait for book 2.

The story takes place at the beginning of world war II. Following the lives of three women who end up together in the Cornish town of Porthcurno where a secret military base is running during WW2, they battle with not only the war, but rations, gender stereotypes, abusive husbands and raising nieces after one woman's sister is killed in the blitz. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to more books by the author.

Wartime with the Cornish Girls is a very well-written story with a good plot. There were three different perspectives, but it was written well enough that it didn't confuse or bother me at all. It was clear who was who and it stayed that way during the entire book. I liked Violet's chapters most, but all women were interesting characters with equally interesting stories. The reason I think it's worth four stars instead of five is that at times it was somewhat predictable (Hazel's husband for example, or Max), but apart from that it was great. I am already looking forward to the next book!

A group of women from different walks of life form a friendship when they all arrive in Cornwall to work at a top secret WWII listening post.
They live through times of love, laughter and sadness in this well written novel.

Full of the English charm, Cornish and Cockney accents, and vibrant personalities, this book is a delightful read! The first half of it is a little faster paced, which I enjoyed, the second half was a bit more predictable and sappy. I prefer reading more about the lifesyle and culture of the time to the overly simplified emotional stuff. The last few chapters were like any other average book out there, like anyone could have come up with the plot. Other than that, I enjoyed it, and I think that it could be super as a TV show! I am looking forward to read about the Cornish girls at Christmas!

Wartime with the Cornish Girls by Betty Walker
The minute I finished this I was looking to see if the author had written any other books! I looked up her name on Amazon and could find nothing under her name! If this is her debut book, WOW! I LOVED it!
This is an amazing book! I read this book in one sitting and I couldn’t put it down! My husband had to bring fast food home for supper!
The characters were fun, lovable, strong, sensitive and growing! I cannot wait for the next book! I adored Violet and the fact she was not overbearing, but she was exactly the type of sister I would have loved! There for you and guiding you and talking you through the bad stuff, but letting you grow up as well. Hazel as a mom and woman was remarkable! She was close at hand for her son and she knew that she couldn’t push him because she would have lost him totally! I cried when she did at one point because I felt her pain. I am not going to give a spoiler!
Eva was a blast of energy that kept you on your toes! However, deep down that girl had strength, morals, endurance, and ethics which she showed!
All the characters had depth and opinions and the book had development with continuity! That is why a sequel is going to happen with onward movement!

Betty Walker you are an hypnotizing author and I truly appreciate and am captivated by your novel!
I received an advanced copy from NetGalley and I willingly give my thoughts and opinions.

A charming and delightful WWII fiction set in picturesque Cornwall, with strong female characters and friendships and cute budding romances.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the opportunity to read an ARC of Wartime with the Cornish Girls in exchange for an honest review.

what a perfect story! Three young women in WW2 end up befriending each other in the village of Porthcurno in Cornwall. They all have sadness to deal with, but draw strength from one another. This is a ‘feel good’ book.

This is the first book I've read by Betty Walker. It is interesting but somewhat predictable. The characters seem like caricatures: the brash East-enders from London, the pretty, spoiled daughter of the colonel, and the mousy spouse of a wife-beater. They become friends while living in the same small Cornish town during WWII. Eventually they each find employment at a top-secret listening post. And despite the challenges and deprivations of wartime England, they each overcome and enjoy a happy ending. I liked the historical flavor of this story, but not the language and coarseness of some of the characters. Thanks to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this first book in this series. Walker has left a lot of intriguing loose ends to tie up in her next book!

Three girls, three stories all set in the Cornish seaside surrounding a secret military base. Good characterization and plot, although I did want more descriptions of the countryside. It ended abruptly but I did find that there is a continuation in the next book which I look forward to reading.

Historical fiction set in world war 2 is one of my favorite genres. This book is quite different from most as it is mainly set in Cornwall in one of the centres that intercepted and decoded messages which were an integral part of war work. Three women with different jobs, backgrounds and problems become friends, they all have one thing in common their desire to find true love and survive the war. I really enjoyed this book and will lookout for the next in the series.

Thank you for the chance to read this book in return for a full and frank review.

This was a book about a group of woman who were thrown together in Cornwall due to various events in their lives. It centred around a communications station in Porthcurno in Cornwall.
I have never realised there were so many listening posts - though I do vaguely remember that a cable came from America to Cornwall for communication purposes

Some of the story is predictable though not all by any means. It does finish on a cliffhanger that makes you want to know what happens to the characters in the next book. The author is honest that this will be part of a series.
It features an Aunt and 2 nieces leaving the bombing of the East End of London, a dancer who had run away from home to go to London and gets caught in a bomb blast there and a wife caught up in a abusive marriage with a husband serving in the War and her son as well as the characters at the Communication Station.

I enjoyed the book and found myself reading 'just a bit more' - as I read before bed often this meant a few late nights when I should have been going to sleep. I do like books like this anyway showing what life could be like during and between the Two World Wars - so it was a typical read for me.