I received this ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Newlyweds Kitty and Tom arrive at Liverpool docks straight off the boat from Belfast to find a house that has been left to Tom by a distant Uncle, they feel lucky to leave Ireland behind after the Easter Rising.

But they’re leaving everything they’ve ever known behind to live in a house they haven’t even seen on Weaver Street and war is raging on in England.

Kitty makes friends and gets a little job but Tom doesn’t like it at all, he thinks she should stay at home and run the house while he provides for them, I didn’t like that about Tom he was very set in his ways and was a little judgemental for my liking.

Before he could get a proper job he was conscripted into the Navy and Kitty was forced to learn how to survive on her own which is one of the things I loved about her, she just got on with it and flourished and was given everything she deserved and more.

I loved that every resident of Weaver Street had an individual story to tell and I can’t wait to see what’s next in this wonderful Saga series.

I am really enjoying reading historical fiction and sagas at the moment, so Welcome to Weaver Street sounded just my kind of thing. This is the first book in a series.
Set in Liverpool in 1916, it tells the story of Kitty and Tom Conlon, a married couple who arrive from Ireland. They move into 11 Weaver Street, after Tom inherits the house from his great-uncle.
Kitty is only nineteen, but already having to go through so much, moving from one country to another and having to start again, making friends in a brand new area. It also shows how young many women were to get married back then, as Kitty’s neighbour Maggie is also nineteen, with her husband at war. They are just getting settled into the area when Tom gets conscripted into the navy. Kitty is going to have to cope on her own while he is away.
One slight criticism of the book is that it’s a bit slow-paced and maybe could have been edited a bit, as it’s quite long and occasionally repeats itself. But it didn’t take away too much from my enjoyment of it and I would recommend it to other fans of this genre.
The anti-Irish sentiments the Conlons have to endure from some people are quite shocking. I think a lot of younger people are unaware of this, so it’s always good to remind them. Also it showcases the jobs women did at home once the men were at war. The job they do in the munitions factories was something I never fully understood before reading this novel and I was shocked how dangerous it was.
I loved the characters and how realistic and believable they are. Kitty is wonderful, I loved her straight away and the fact she’s so young made me feel quite maternal towards her. She is amazing how she copes with everything thrown at her. In many ways, she is much stronger than Tom who is a bit whiny and annoying, as well as stubborn. He wants to be the breadwinner and refuses to see how beneficial it would be if Kitty got a job too.
When he goes into the navy, she finds an inner strength to keep going. I loved the friendships she made with the other girls at work and in Weaver Street, who each have their own worries and problems to work out. I especially warmed to Beth, who initially used to sneak out of her house to visit Kitty only when her father wouldn’t find out. But Kitty gave her the motivation to stand up to her father a bit more and to control her own life. All the female characters are particularly well written.
I have read lots of novels set in England during WWI and WWII in recent months and have enjoyed them all. Welcome to Weaver Street was no exception and I look forward to more books in the series.

This is my first book by this author but it will not be my last. I really enjoyed reading this first book in a series set in Liverpool during World War One. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters that live in Weaver Street and I look forward to catching up with them all again soon. If you like this genre then you’ll definitely enjoy reading this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story of an Irish couple who travels to England to take possession of home that was willed to them by a distant relative. At the beginning, you think this is a simple historical love story but there was so much more. The story of women and the power of their friendships was set against the back drop of WWI and the heroic efforts of the people of England. I love to get a good story interspersed with historical information especially WWI and WWII. I look forward to the next Weaver Street installment.

I loved this book I'm so glad everything worked out in the end
No spoilers but it's amazing

Thank you for an excellent book

Wow, my first Chrissie Walsh novel and if most certainly won't be my last! Welcome to Weaver Street is the first in a new series of stories. I love Kitty! Her Irish straightforwardness is brilliant ands her friendship with Maggie and Beth is delightful. Can't wait for more!

Kitty and Tom Conlon arrive in Liverpool in July 1916 to claim the house Tom's great-uncle bequeathed them in his will. The move to England couldn't have come at a better time. Dublin is in turmoil following the Easter uprising and Kitty's brother is now in prison. The house in Weaver Street is all they hoped for, and after a shaky start with her new neighbours, Kitty believes the world is her oyster. Until that is, Tom is conscripted into the Navy.

Kitty and Tom Conlon leave Ireland and head to Liverpool to live in the house his great-uncle had bequeathed to him. The couple get a mixed reception when they arrive in Weaver Street. Filled with great and well developed characters, this well written story held my attention throughout. I liked Kitty. She was big hearted but she didn't let anyone step on her toes either. Tom has ideas above his station and this pushes their relationship further apart.

I would like to thank #Netgalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #ChrissieWelsh for my ARC of #WelcomeToWeaverStreet in exchange for an honest review.

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

I loved the way this book was written. It’s the story of Kitty and Tom Conlon, in 1916 they move into Tom’s great-uncle’s house in Liverpool that was left to Tom in the will.

The authors descriptions made you feel as though you lived on Weaver Street. You can’t help but feel sad for Kitty, who had to put up with Tom’s behaviour, but still she was optimistic.

It was nice to see the friendship between the residents and that they looked out for each other during the difficulties of war.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what’s to come for Kitty and her friends.

I recommend this book.

A decent historical fiction read. I absolutely adored Kitty. Her strength, kindness and determination was admirable. I love how.the residents of Weaver Street worked together to help one another, it was really heart warming. I couldn't stand Tom, even at the start of the book, I didn't didn't really like him and that ending was a bit of a twist. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.

I read this book in a couple of days as really got into it once I got started. There were a few inaccuracies in the book (Flamborough to Liverpool isn't 60 miles comes to mind!) but generally it seemed well researched. Well written and easy to read it was enjoyable to be able to pick up and put down. The main character was likeable and you really did feel for her at times. The end of the book was a twist I didn't see coming. I do hope the story is continued with a follow up.

First time I’ve read a book by this author and love the easy style of writing. This novel about Kitty and Tom Conlon who move to Liverpool in July 1916 to claim the house Tom’s great-uncle has bequeathed him in his will was a great storyline.

It was so enthralling and descriptive that you felt like one of the residents of Weaver Street . I really felt for Kitty who had to put up with so much and was so frustrated with Tom taking her for granted and yet she still had a positive attitude. Loved the comradeship between the neighbours and how they all helped each other through the hardships of war.

Really enjoyed this book which ended in a way that you just know you’ve got to buy book 2 to find out what happens next and I cannot wait to read it.

Never having read any of this author prior to this book, I was eager to start reading.
What a great read from the 1st page to the last, Chrissie Walsh kept the interest of the reader very well! Her (mainly) strong women were very believable and the fact that they came from different walks of life and class added to the intrigue!
How these women fought through all that was thrown at them.......mainly by men, gave an insight into the strength of character they each had.
Based around the end of WW1, the author did a wonderful job of bringing the women together and how they pulled each other through the worst times! Can't wait to read the next book in this series!
Many thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

This was a sweet book to read. I found it not only entertaining but, interesting as it was an era I enjoy. The characters were likeable and I could see in my mind the buildings and the squalor of those times. A good read with hopefully more to come. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Welcome to Weaver Street by Chrissie Walsh is an engaging historical novel. We are taken back to 1916 in Liverpool when Kitty and Tom Conlon arrive from Dublin. Tom inherited a home on Weaver Street from his great-uncle Thomas Conlan. It is an opportunity for free rent and to get away from the fighting in Ireland. Kitty gets off to a rough start on Weaver Street. Kitty’s kindness soon reaps rewards. She will need her new friends for what lies ahead. Tom is conscripted into the navy which leaves Kitty alone. The people of Weaver Street are there for each other as the war trudges on in Europe. I thought Welcome to Weaver Street was well-written with realistic main characters. I liked Kitty Conlon who is a gregarious, caring woman. She has such a big heart. Kitty is also generous. I liked seeing Kitty grow as time passed. Tom cares about making money. He wants to rise above his upbringing. Tom fancies becoming a rich toff. He opens a bookmaking business at the local pub. Tom believes manual work is beneath him. Maggie, Kitty’s neighbor, does not make the best first impression. Over time, though, she becomes a good friend. Maggie provided some laugh out loud moments. I liked seeing shy Beth come out of her shell thanks to Kitty’s encouragement. There are good people that live on Weaver Street. I enjoyed getting to know most of them (there is always a bad penny). I like how the neighbors were there for each other during the good and the bad. The people that lived on Weaver Street were like one big family. We follow the characters as they get through the war and endure the Spanish influenza. I thought Welcome to Weaver Street was an emotional novel. There are marriages, deaths, births, war injuries, domestic abuse, and much more. We get a realistic view of what life was like during this time period. I liked that you could stop by Kitty’s home and talk over your problems over a good cup of tea. There are some sections that are a little slower than others, but that does not detract from the story. Welcome to Weaver Street is my favorite book by this author. I enjoyed reading this charming historical novel. I hope this is not our last visit to Weaver Street. Welcome to Weaver Street is a fetching tale with an inherited home, a waging war, a cute café, kind neighbors, bookie bets, undesired conscription, a pregnancy problem, and a good natter over a cup of tea.

Brilliant book to read i loved it the story and characters go so well together and have you feeling that you are amongst them.5*

A new series wonderful historical fiction for lover of sagas this one is for you.Great characters a storyline that drew me right in.Looking forward to more by this author more in this series.#netgalley #boldwoodbooks,

Completely hooked from the first page. This story followed the lives of newlyweds Kitty and Tom Conlon from when they leave Ireland to arriving at Weaver Street in Liverpool and how their lives and relationship develops. This is set during World War One and after, and I really felt that what people went through during that time was well described, including all the jobs that the women had to take on whilst the men were fighting. So many topics covered there are too many to mention in this review, but they were all very relevant. Some absolutely brilliant characters and a real sense community and looking after each other. A fabulous read and certainly not the last Chrissie Walsh book that I’ll be reading!

The welcoming story of Kitty Conlon and her husband Tom as they arrive on the Belfast steamer at the Albert docks Liverpool the year 1916. Tom's great uncle Thomas has left them his house in eleven Weaver Street in Edge Hill fully furnished its a start of a new life for them.
Tom is finding it a lot harder to find work during wartimes but luck comes his way in the weavers arms pub running a betting shop using his accountant skills a lot better than factory work. Kitty finds a job in Landers Cafe working along side Gertie. but luck doesn't always last the war will make sure of that.
Oh how I loved this story that will pull you into the story, I just could not put it down once I started.
Heart breaking chapters that send your emotions touching all the characters from good friends and neighbour, what a fantastic welcome to weaver street.

I really enjoy a historical saga, and this author has done an excellent job with Welcome to Weaver Street. The book starts by focusing on young Irish couple Tom and Kitty but by the end weaves(!) a tale encompassing the lives of the whole street. Without giving away too much I thought the author dealt with Tom’s character development well and the end of his story was very satisfying!

I hope that the next instalment features Kitty as the main protagonist again as I would love to hear what happens next in her story.

When Tom and Kitty McConnell and move to Liverpool from Dublin they are hesitant but hopeful. All Kenny wants to do is love her husband and make a good home for them. Tom inherited a home from his uncle at 11 Weaver St. and although she has heard horror stories of how the English treat the Irish she is still hopeful she will make friends in a new life in this strange country in 1916. Her beginning isn’t that great, but as time goes on she will learn sometimes the family you choose is way better than the one you’re given and she will also redefine what it is to be kitty McConnlin in the early 20th century. She will learn to rely on herself and her friends and come to find that love comes in all kinds of shapes and if you just maneuver a little bit in the shape can fit into the puzzle that is a life. I absolutely loved this book it is definitely the kind of book I have come to expect from bold wood books and its authors. I loved how kitty, Maggie and Beth were three different types of women but how they all got along so well and healthy each other. I was even more surprised to learn that this was roughly based on the authors family members. It makes me wish I2 was raising my kids on Weaver Street and I could go and have tea at kitty stay shop on the weekend. I love how she was a great mother and how Maggie gave her Credit for helping Hubby😍 and I could go and have tea at kitty stay shop on the weekend. I loved how she was a great mother and how Maggie gave her credit for helping her be a better mother I didn’t like how Tom turned out but OMG I am in love with this book it deserves five stars and more it is so so so good! It is a definite must read book. Not to mention kid he goes through all the historical happenings and I love literary fiction that does that this is just an awesome awesome book I can’t say enough about it. If there was a book to I would definitely read it I love kitty and want to see her happy with a little Molly and Patrick I just love this book! I received this book from NetGalleyShelf and I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review but all opinions are definitely my own.