New Beginnings for the Surplus Girls
by Polly Heron
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Pub Date 5 Apr 2023 | Archive Date 9 Jan 2023
Atlantic Books | Corvus
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Description
When a misunderstanding on a job application means she's appointed manager for Holly Lodge, a home for old soldiers, she must convince the owner that she can run things just as well as any man - if not better.
Tom Watson has not been the same since the war. Traumatized by his experiences on the battlefield, he has vowed to himself that he must go through life alone. But when he takes on the job to renovate Holly Lodge and meets Jess, all the walls he built around himself start to come crumbling down.
As challenges arise in the opening of the new soldiers' home, Jess must fight tooth and nail to hold on to her precious new role. And as her and Tom grow closer, she can't help but wonder if there is room in her life for both love and the career she's always dreamt of.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781838952372 |
| PRICE | US$13.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Angela S, Reviewer
Firstly, thank you, Netgalley for the ARC
Brilliant book by a brilliant author if you love family saga, based in the war, you will love this book
Can’t wait to read more by this author
Samantha D, Reviewer
Having never read of the other books in the Surplus Girls series I wasn't sure if I would feel lost reading the new addition of New Beginnings for the Surplus Girl by Polly Heron. However despite references to the girls' back story it still worked well as a standalone book.
I found this book to be an easy, comfortable read telling the tale of friendship, love and exciting new beginnings for the girls. The characters were likeable and left me hoping for happy endings for them all. A thoroughly good read.
lisa c, Reviewer
This latest book in the surplus girls saga by Polly Heron is as enjoyable as the previous ones.
A real feel good story which could be read as a stand alone book. The characters are truly likeable and you feel like you know them personally.
Definitely recommend this book
Reviewer 874602
Another great instalment of the surplus girls. I loved this book following the lives of the characters, Jess, Vivienne and the sisters prudence and patience. Jess has a fight on her hands trying to be taken seriously in what is seen as a man’s worlds, but triumphs over the all obstacles thrown in her way. A great story, allowing each characters story to be told. I couldn’t put this book down.
Elaine S, Reviewer
Loved this instantly. Couldn’t put it down, as I was keen to know what happened next.
Jenny Crawford lives by the belief that she must obey her husband Roy, living life to his strict rules. Even when this leaves Jenny and his two daughter not knowing where the next meal is coming from. Then fortunes change when Roy gets more work down the docks. Roy takes part as a blackshirt for Oswald Mosley. This gets him contacts in the right organisation to get them a house. Jenny is delighted with her new home in Coronation Close, mainly because it has a garden. She misses her old neighbours Isaac and Ruth , then over time starts to get friendly with new neighbour Thelma who helps bring her out more.
Thelma was definitely my favourite character. I do hope there will be a follow up!
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