Christmas with the Engine Girls

by Daisy Styles

An aspirational story of friendship, fortitude and the joy of Christmas . . .


As the Autumn of 1941 dawns, and female conscription looms, three women arrive at the Bell Works Factory in Hucknall to work on the Spitfire production line. Lily, Edna and Jeannie. . .

Lily soon realises her real dream is to pilot the planes; Edna longs to be reunited with her evacuee daughter while facing a much bigger problem; and Jeannie fears the worst after weeks of no news from her fiancé.

Despite all the heartache, with a bit of Christmas cheer and 'can do' attitude, The Engine Girls will pull together and do all they can to ensure Britain's safe for the New Year!

422 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 9, 2023

Reviews

[Katie Awdas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Whilst the story could have been so strong the book was full of factual historic errors and further mistakes in the text (the MC went up in a Tiger Moth but then was landing a Spitfire). I've always loved Daisy's books, but to see her thank her editors at the end I was disappointed for her that they had not picked up on so many errors and the book had been published with them.

[MRS J P WELSH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful characters and storyline

A well written story with many storylines cleverly written bringing each character to life. Detailed description of life for women during the war what a stoic collection of ladies

[Alison Boniface · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have yet to find a Daisy Styles book I do not love and find hard to put down.
Her attention to detail for the period is brilliant. I find I learn more about the differing roles men and women took during WWII and it makes me want to research them more. Another fabulous read.

[Ami Neve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book. Interesting story line, I had no idea the women built spitfires and even flew them in the war.
Uncomplicated and warm story set in the lead up to Christmas. Lovely characters. Not earth shattering but a nice read in the festive season.