The Royal Station Master's Daughters at War
'A heartwarming historical saga' Rosie Goodwin (The Royal Station Master's Daughters Series book 2 of 3)
by Ellee Seymour
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Pub Date 2 Mar 2023 | Archive Date 17 Mar 2023
Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre
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Description
The second heartwarming book in The Royal Station Master's Daughters series. For readers of Maisie Thomas and Daisy Styles.
Life is going well for Maria. Welcomed into the Saward family, she has secured herself a job as a maid for Queen Alexandra and is living with her family in a beautiful cottage on the Royal Sandringham estate. The luxuries and privilege associated with the royal family are a far cry from the poverty and suffering she endured before, though the royals, like the nation, are tightening their belts. But when a mysterious relative turns up, seemingly on the run from the law, Maria's new-found happiness could be under threat.
Meanwhile, World War I is raging, and the daughters of Harry Saward, the royal station master, are doing their bit for the war effort. Ada's beloved husband Alfie is away on the front line, leaving her to care for their young son alone. Beatrice, a nurse in a local cottage hospital, is faced with the daily horror of young men wounded in battle, whilst mourning the loss of her first love, Sam. And Jessie is transforming Queen Alexandra's flower garden at Wolferton Station into a vegetable plot to help with food shortages, all the while longing for the return of her sweetheart, Jack. In a village torn apart by tragedy, how will the family survive the many challenges that war brings, and find the happiness they're all searching for?
The Royal Station Master's Daughters at War is the second book in a brand-new WWI saga series, inspired by the Saward family, who ran the station at Wolferton in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through this family we get a glimpse into all walks of life - from royalty to the humblest of soldiers.
Advance Praise
'A heartwarming historical novel' Rosie Goodwin
'A gripping historical saga' Daisy Styles
'A heartwarming historical novel' Rosie Goodwin
'A gripping historical saga' Daisy Styles
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781838776824 |
| PRICE | £9.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 400 |
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Featured Reviews
Angela S, Reviewer
Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc
Another brilliant book in this series if you love family saga then you will love this series
Can’t wait to read more by this author
Anne W, Reviewer
I really enjoyed this book although it was quite different to my usual reads.
I found all the Sayward sisters interesting and their involvement with work at the hospital and also working at "The Big House". How exciting when Queen Alexandra visited Ruth's cottage. Wouldn't that be something?
I shall look for more books by this author.
Thankyou for thir ARC.
Angela B, Reviewer
Thank you to all involved in my being able to read this ARC in return for my honest opinion.
I had never read a book by this author before and actually purchased the first book in the series which I read before this one.
It would have been possible to read this book as a standalone novel but the storyline did make more sense being able to put the characters in context
It was lovely to revisit the Saward sisters and their families and learn more about them and their lives in the small Norfolk village and to catch up with others
The futility of WW1 was brought home with no news of the Sandringham Pals two years after Gallipoli and the the grief still felt by their families who had neither news nor a grave to visit.
Parts of the story in book one were resolved in this book though I understand that it is a trilogy and I look forward to finding out what happens to the sisters in book 3
This is a great read for those that like historical sagas and like to follow the lives of the characters - well written and a delightful read
Booklover B, Reviewer
Book two loss and tragedy in this heart warming series WW1.
1917 The royal Sandringham estate royal station master Harry Saward all his daughters all working and missing sweethearts.
A unputdownable compelling read.
A private detective chasing a young woman auburn hair smartly dressed in a red jacket wanted for bigamy and theft and a possible murder saying she has connections to the Saward family, fugitives can't be left to roam the estate who is this frightened woman the papers are naming her Nellie Jeacock and she is hunted by the police none of the family have heard of her so what is the story of Nellie turning up in Wolferton. I must read on.
A fantastic start to book two you wont be able to put down that I read over a few days as could not wait to start a new chapter, I love this family as they all pull together during the highs and lows.
Love all the characters with their own story to tell. 5 stars.
Diane C, Reviewer
Another great read from Ellee. This second book finds the characters two years on from book one. Maria has now left Harry’s house and is living in a cottage on Sandringham estate and is working in the big house. I love all the characters and it’s great to find out how they’re getting on. There are still lots of ups and downs for them all but it’s lovely how they all pull together during those difficult times during the war. I shall certainly keep an eye out ready for the third book in this trilogy.
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