A lovely story set during WW2 in the Blitz. I found this so interesting but sad too. I enjoy reading about this era. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

A sweet story about love, loss, resilience and courage. The characters were believable and the romance between them sweet and genuine.

Very much reminiscent of Call The Midwife, I loved it. Even the nurse on the cover reminds me of Nurse Patsy Mount.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in return for my honest review.

A story of love, loss, sadness and so much hope. Pippa is a trainee nurse who is determined to focus on her studies to further her career so she doesn't have time for romance but life may have other plans. The war seems to be never ending but everyone still has high hopes of it coming to a cease fire. The plot is set to the times and I enjoyed reading how the medical side dealt with the bombings and I always enjoy learning more about how the hospital operated. The characters are all wonderful and deal with their situation with strength and determination. I became so immersed in the book that I lost track of time and I felt saddened that the story had to come to a end. It had me in it's clutches and I didn't want to let go. It has some tragedies and triumphs but mostly it has love so much love and care!

This was a really well done historical fiction novel, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed from this type of book. It uses the time-period perfectly and was engaged with what was happening in this universe. I enjoyed the way Tania Crosse wrote this and am excited for more.

This is a a wonderful story of love, sadness and overcoming adversity.

Pippa is a student nurse along with her friend Steph work at the hospital in Plymouth where the bombings are practically every night. Pippa finds she wants to learn and not get distracted by romance. There are some problems along the way.

I found the book very interesting and it fascinating it read about what happened in Plymouth during the War how they all coped with it. I liked the characters and sometimes it was sad in places.

Would recommend.

This was such a well-researched story it took me straight to the heart of Plymouth and Tavistock in the Second World War.
When the book opens Pippa Luscombe is a trainee nurse, which is where the title comes from – it refers to their hats. Nursing has always been her dream, and she pursues it doggedly as the blitz rages around them, and jealousy looms much closer to home.
This book is rich in period detail and in the way strangers pulling together in wartime became first friends, then almost like family. The characters are beautifully drawn and rather wonderful, which made The Butterfly Girl a most enjoyable read.

A lovely story of a wartime story of one nurse’s life in Britain during WWII, following her life with the trials that nursing brings during wartime. Could’ve expanded more on the characters but still a good read.

A pleasurable read although like one of the other reviewers I felt at times the book was a little rushed. I felt it could have extended over several books or even made a nice trilogy. There were aspects of the war that could have been explored further like the importance of the Atlantic Conveys. All of the main characters were likeable. It was well written and easy to read. I've not read all of the previous titles in the Devonshire Saga series so will look them out.

I'd recommend the book to others. Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers and author for allowing me to read and review an Arc copy.

1941 Blitz in Plymouth leaves Pippa Luscombe injured when she’s hurt during a raid on the maternity hospital. She’s left shaken and her wrist broken. Pippa and fellow nurse and best friend Steph pick up the pieces and carry on.
On the wards a patient writes a poem to the butterfly girl but unbeknownst to Poppy this sets of a chain of events determined to derail her career and life.pippa and Steph struggle through the war years determined not to let Hitler win.
Brilliant storyline and well written. Once you start this saga you’ll be hooked from the beginning to end.

I loved this story, it’s my first read by Tania Crosse and I will definitely be reading more of this series. Wow, where to start! It was a very emotional book, full of deep sadness and distress but there is hope, love and the fighting spirit of a country at war. It’s a story of loss and love and a brave community trying to get through WW2 as best they can. This book was great its part of the Devonshire Sagas Series. I highly recommend it, very worthy of five stars.

Thank you to netgalley and Joffe Books for the ARC, it’s appreciated.

It was a sweet story about loss, love, resilience and courage. My opinion is that the book felt a little bit rushed at times, i wanted the author to go more into depth. The Main characters were very likeable. Overall a good read. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion

Pippa Luscombe is enjoying her nurses training at the city hospital in Plymouth when it suddenly attacked during a raid on Plymouth. One minute she is ensuring her patients safety and the next she is slammed against a wall disappearing into the darkness. It is the support of close friend Steph Chappel that helps in Pippa’s recovery. Once back on the wards Pippa knuckles down to her studies in order to catch up on lost time. This only serves to draw unwelcome envy from a fellow nurse, Ruby Sandercock who proves to be a dangerous enemy.
While working on the maternity ward Pippa is accustomed to one patient, Beatrice Chollacott who has a brood of children. As the story progresses you discover that Bea has a heart as big as her family! As the Blitz continues to rain down on Plymouth there is more danger for Pippa which will change her life forever. Can’t praise this book enough, wonderful read, recommend.

I loved the strong friendship between Pippa and Steph, always there for each other. The descriptions throughout the book were great, made you feel in the moment, especially the mass graves, now that brought some tears. I found Archie annoying (he did redeem himself later). Norman just sounded like your typical younger sibling. Favourite character was Bea. Worthy of more than ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A sweet and heartwarming wartime story of one nurse’s life in Britain during WWII and her blooming romance and developing career.