The Post Office Girls

Omg what a brilliant book. If you love family saga, set in world war this is for you. Felt like I worked with the girls what a lovely book can't wait to see what happens next

What a debut! I've read alot of 'girls' books but this was very different. A really great story of self discovery, friendship, and relationships. I'm really excited for the next installment..

Book one Set in Hertfordshire and London, WW1
Three women, Beth Healey from Woodhampstead Hertfordshire, Milly woods from Bow in London, and Nora Benham from Regent Park London, all  join The Royal Engineers Postal Service, doing their bit for king and country sorting broken parcels, rations, duty, going on leave ,it really was like  been in the army, all three girls all different back grounds become The Post Office Girls, I really did savour every page of this book, that focus on getting to know Beth, or Liza as she is known to her work colleagues. and she starts to get very friendly with James Blackford, would they ever get to share a first kiss? Britain might be at war with Germany but just for now this is only the beginning for Beth and James as they share so much together. As a reader I found this book such an engaging read, with the added bonus at the end of some stunning old photos inside the home depot, Beth, Nora and Milly will grow on readers, and I know there is more to come from this author that I will certainly look forward to reading.

It was Educational to read of the post office dept set up in Regents Park during ww1.Milly,Beth and Nora are three girls from different backgrounds who want to do their bit for the war effort.The girls become good friends and so the Post Office Girls begins.I have enjoyed reading this book and will be looking forward to more from this author 5*

The role of the postal workers in WWI was crucial...not only for practical purposes but for the morale of the soldiers.  Receiving parcels from home must have literally kept many focused and alive.  The author draws from historical facts such as the Home Depot and employee duties (had not realized there were so many divisions!).  It really gave me a better understanding of intricacies such as re-wrapping parcels to make them sturdier for travel, the positioning of stamps, green envelopes, deciphering handwriting and the "new" way of addressing letters and parcels. 

Beth is not content working at her family store in a small village during WWI so she travels to London to work at the new Home Depot.  Her interview story is fascinating!  She is efficient, disciplined, smart and fast.  The work isn't easy but she enjoys it very much and she and her friends create fun out of it.  She becomes fast friends with Milly and Nora as well as James.  The book is about their jobs and contribution to the war effort, the suffragette movement, relationships and priorities.  There is heartache and sadness, grief and sorrow but also love, hope and determination.  

This wholesome and lovely book would appeal to Historical Fiction and Women's Fiction readers in particular but any reader of General Fiction ought to enjoy it. The photographs were such a wonderful surprise!  I really liked the description of the workers' duties which to me as a former HR person were very interesting.  The historical touches helped me to envision the story.

My sincere thank you to Hodder & Stoughton and NetGalley!  Much appreciated.

this was an excellent read - the author takes you completely back to the second world war and immerses you in the world of air raids, suffragettes and women taking on the roles that had belonged to the men. The little details are superb from the cigarettes smokes, the train journeys and timetables to the codes hidden in how stamps are stuck on letters to those serving. 
The story is one of friendship and self-discovery as a small-town girl stands against her family to take on a job at a parcel sorting office for packages being sent to soldiers serving in France and Belgium. You root for Beth as she discovers what matters to her, who she can count on as friends and importantly who her heart belongs to.

The Post Office Girls by Poppy Cooper is an excellent WWI era historical fiction/saga novel that is the start, of what I expect, to be an excellent new series. This book has it all: history, wonderful cast of characters, an engaging story, a bit of mystery and intrigue, strong friendships, and a dash of romance.

I really enjoyed this story of a group of young women from different backgrounds and upbringings becoming friends, strengthening their positions and outlooks in life with forged relationships, and helping out in their own respective ways for the war effort during WWI in England. I really liked Beth, Milly, and Nora. Their own unique personalities and strengths really complimented one another throughout the story. I also liked to see each character grow and change as they are faced with adversities and obstacles. Despite the trials, the war, the loss, the hurt, and events that are beyond their control, we are able to see rays of hope, love, strength, friendship, and a chance to overcome challenges take hold. I really enjoyed their stories and can't wait to see how this series continues.

I also really loved the unique aspect of featuring the Post Office and the vital role the postal workers played during this time. I do not think I have read anything as of yet that highlighted this very important position during WWI specifically. I also really enjoyed the true events and factual details that were placed within the story. It all really made the novel very enjoyable and memorable.

I recommend this book for anyone that loves a great WWI era historical fiction, or historical fiction in general.

5/5 stars

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