This is a truly excellent book giving wonderful coverage of a war from the perspective of those left behind: the girls. It talks of the sacrifices they made and the contributions to the war effort: of nurses, ambulance drivers, spy catchers and debutantes. If we had compulsory school reading lists, I'd be suggesting this! It's hard reading in places, but wonderfully written and really thought provoking.

I really enjoyed this collection of short stories themed around all aspects of World War One, and unusually for a short story collection there wasn't a single story that I liked less than the others.
They managed to be moving and realistic and while I wish the book had come out in time for the 14-18 Commemorations it is an excellent addition to the subject

Not only a great line up of authors but a fantastic compilation of some amazing and really inspiring, heartbreaking but raw stories.

Some were heartfelt elated victories, incredibly powerful and eye opening stories and some that left me astounded and in awe of both not only the amazing writing but the fact that they did so much justice to the horrors of war, the differing experiences of so many and the perspectives from humble farm owners to nurses out on the front line.

My only caveat is I got so drawn into some of the stories, I was so sad to see them end and wanted to read on for longer!

Every short story was truly just, wow. I can’t even think of the words to sum some of them up and have been left in awe of the strength and resilience that those during the war were forced to possess to survive. It was an incredibly powerful read and one I’m grateful to have picked up.