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Victory for the Sewing Factory Girls
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1916, Scotland.
Five years after leading a strike at the sewing factory, newly pregnant Ellen is rushed off her feet at the Clydebank Clothing exchange, the heart of the community. Ellen is missing her husband James who is away with the Royal Navy, and worried about how to make ends meet. She desperately wants to confide in her best friend Sadie. However, Sadie is hiding a heart-breaking secret of her own which places strain on their friendship.
Ignoring concerns from her sister Sadie, seventeen-year-old Rachel has signed up as a munitions worker at the former sewing factory in Clydebank. Together with the other women nicknamed 'the munitionettes' she finds fun and friendship as they start a local football team.
When Ellen is forced to return to the factory to earn money for her growing family, she clashes with Sadie, who is angry about the working conditions. Several of the women and their babies are falling ill, despite assurances from management that the factory is safe.
As the war rages on, can the women help each other cope through the difficult times ahead?
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5 books78 followersKerry Barrett was born in Edinburgh but grew up in London where she still lives; television journalist and has written novels under her real name; has also written fiction under the pen names Kerry Bell and Posy Lovell.-- http://kerrybarrett.co.uk/about-kerry...
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September 22, 2024
Ellen McCallum is married to James, they have a toddler and she’s expecting again and it’s been five years since the strike at the Singer Factory in Clydebank, Scotland. James joins the Royal Navy, Ellen’s busy running the clothing exchange with her best friend Sadie Spark, but she’s worried about her husband and paying bills. Ellen wants to share her problems with Sadie, she doesn’t want to hurt her feelings and is mindful Sadie's struggling with her own issues. Ellen returns to work at the factory, and she tries to keep it a secret from Sadie and it’s not easy to do.
Rachel Franklin is seventeen and Sadie’s younger sister, she starts working at the munitions factory, the ladies employed there develop a yellow tinge to their hair and skin and others who fill the shells with TNT are nicknamed ‘the canary girls’ and they go a bright yellow. Rachel discovers some of her co-workers are playing football, and she joins in and loves it and they’re talking about forming a local football team and playing in a woman’s league. Despite the ladies wearing rubber boots, overalls and having a weekly medical check Sadie worries about their health and the long term repercussions and especially for pregnant women and their babies and talks to the management of the factory.
I received a copy of Victory for the Sewing Factory Girls by Posy Lovell from Orion Publishing Group and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Written in an effective and interesting way and a narrative based around ladies living, volunteering and working in Clydebank, Scotland in 1916.
An inspiring story about women banding together and helping each other, taking on jobs once done by men and doing their bit, football and being active and being part of a team and sticking together during hard times. I felt sympathy for those whose husbands were fighting in The Great War, each day was filled with dread and looking out for the telegram boy and praying he didn’t stop, the financial struggles they had and many had no choice but to return to work.
Perfect for readers who enjoy inspirational and historical fiction based around real facts, with familiar and new characters and I highly recommend Victory for the Sewing Factory Girls and the previous book in the series The Sewing Factory Girls. I'm eagerly waiting for the next novel in the trilogy and five stars from me.
Rachel Franklin is seventeen and Sadie’s younger sister, she starts working at the munitions factory, the ladies employed there develop a yellow tinge to their hair and skin and others who fill the shells with TNT are nicknamed ‘the canary girls’ and they go a bright yellow. Rachel discovers some of her co-workers are playing football, and she joins in and loves it and they’re talking about forming a local football team and playing in a woman’s league. Despite the ladies wearing rubber boots, overalls and having a weekly medical check Sadie worries about their health and the long term repercussions and especially for pregnant women and their babies and talks to the management of the factory.
I received a copy of Victory for the Sewing Factory Girls by Posy Lovell from Orion Publishing Group and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Written in an effective and interesting way and a narrative based around ladies living, volunteering and working in Clydebank, Scotland in 1916.
An inspiring story about women banding together and helping each other, taking on jobs once done by men and doing their bit, football and being active and being part of a team and sticking together during hard times. I felt sympathy for those whose husbands were fighting in The Great War, each day was filled with dread and looking out for the telegram boy and praying he didn’t stop, the financial struggles they had and many had no choice but to return to work.
Perfect for readers who enjoy inspirational and historical fiction based around real facts, with familiar and new characters and I highly recommend Victory for the Sewing Factory Girls and the previous book in the series The Sewing Factory Girls. I'm eagerly waiting for the next novel in the trilogy and five stars from me.
October 8, 2024
This isn't my usual type of book but I have to say I really enjoyed it. The resilience of the women shone through every page. I dread to think how we'd cope today with all the 'issues' etc. people seem to have. I'm ashamed to say that despite being in my 70s I knew nothing about the 'canary girls'of WW1 and can't believe such things were allowed to happen. Women really were at the bottom of the heap for health and welfare considerations then and shamefully for many more years to come. I'm not a football lover but the pleasure and brief release from their worries it brought the women was obvious from the book. It's nice to know womens football is finally getting the recognition it should have had many many years ago. All in all a smashing read which casts a light hearted look at a very dark time in history. Recommended++
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.
October 29, 2024
Victory For The Sewing Factory Girls by Posy Lovell is a marvellous historical novel and one that I just could not put down. I absolutely loved it.
The novel is set at Clydebank, Scotland in 1916. It surrounds the munitions factory. We see how everyone does what they can for the war effort. It is a dangerous environment with the risk of explosions and the girls turning yellow and damaging their health. Health and safety is unheard of, but the factory owner listens to the concerns of the women.
With the menfolk away at war, the women step into their shoes. “The men have gone… and it’s up to the women to keep things going.” The women have a camaraderie as they help and support each other where they can. The gap between the classes is bridged as the factory owner’s daughter rubs shoulders with the women on the factory floor, helping where she can.
There is no welfare state. It is up to the women to organize relief for themselves.
Football is in its’ infancy. The women in the factory relax and enjoy kicking a ball around. Factories all over the country decide to organize themselves and play each other. This brings the communities together. The town offers support, uniting people.
There are losses in war. “It [grief] sneaks up on you.” No one is immune as everyone knows young men fighting in all the services. Sometimes the words ‘missing in action’ bring despair. For others, it keeps hope alive. Without hope, the people perish.
All the characters were well drawn, realistic and likable. The community of women experience it all – highs and lows; ups and downs – all the usual disagreements of life but through it all, there is much love and support.
Posy Lovell has constructed a marvellous tale that entertained from the start as the reader enters the world of the munitions factory girls.
I received a free copy via Rachel’s Random Resources for a blog tour. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
The novel is set at Clydebank, Scotland in 1916. It surrounds the munitions factory. We see how everyone does what they can for the war effort. It is a dangerous environment with the risk of explosions and the girls turning yellow and damaging their health. Health and safety is unheard of, but the factory owner listens to the concerns of the women.
With the menfolk away at war, the women step into their shoes. “The men have gone… and it’s up to the women to keep things going.” The women have a camaraderie as they help and support each other where they can. The gap between the classes is bridged as the factory owner’s daughter rubs shoulders with the women on the factory floor, helping where she can.
There is no welfare state. It is up to the women to organize relief for themselves.
Football is in its’ infancy. The women in the factory relax and enjoy kicking a ball around. Factories all over the country decide to organize themselves and play each other. This brings the communities together. The town offers support, uniting people.
There are losses in war. “It [grief] sneaks up on you.” No one is immune as everyone knows young men fighting in all the services. Sometimes the words ‘missing in action’ bring despair. For others, it keeps hope alive. Without hope, the people perish.
All the characters were well drawn, realistic and likable. The community of women experience it all – highs and lows; ups and downs – all the usual disagreements of life but through it all, there is much love and support.
Posy Lovell has constructed a marvellous tale that entertained from the start as the reader enters the world of the munitions factory girls.
I received a free copy via Rachel’s Random Resources for a blog tour. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
November 1, 2024
This was an engrossing read from start to end, full of interesting characters and gorgeous details about life at the time despite covering some heavy topics.
Historical fiction is a genre which is occasionally read if the time in which it covers is of particular interest, and I was so excited to pick this one up. There is so much we can learn about the wartime women, their lives so very different from our own beforehand and more so during.
I loved that the Author captures all the complexities of their lives through this period in a way which keeps it realistic but without it being too overbearing. We see how the women were determined and found their ways to support one another through one of the hardest times known. They went from a life of a homemaker to holding society together.
The story shows us their lives in a way that is easy to digest, but doesn’t take away from the stark realities or the true strength that was needed. Women took up the tasks the men were no longer home for, and held one another up when their lives fell apart, being one another’s support systems through all the grief and physical struggles.
All in all, this was a glorious insight into life at the time, written in a way that kept me hooked to the story, without glossing over the harsh realities. We saw the women struggle, persevere and triumph, but we also saw the fall down and be picked up by those around them.
It was also really interesting to see that this was where womens football began! For myself, more so with the women having now won the world cup it was doubly interesting to see where that began!
If you enjoy Historical Fiction, or even have an interest in seeing where womens rights began to grow in earnest…? This is the perfect story to give you much of the background without it being a slog.
Historical fiction is a genre which is occasionally read if the time in which it covers is of particular interest, and I was so excited to pick this one up. There is so much we can learn about the wartime women, their lives so very different from our own beforehand and more so during.
I loved that the Author captures all the complexities of their lives through this period in a way which keeps it realistic but without it being too overbearing. We see how the women were determined and found their ways to support one another through one of the hardest times known. They went from a life of a homemaker to holding society together.
The story shows us their lives in a way that is easy to digest, but doesn’t take away from the stark realities or the true strength that was needed. Women took up the tasks the men were no longer home for, and held one another up when their lives fell apart, being one another’s support systems through all the grief and physical struggles.
All in all, this was a glorious insight into life at the time, written in a way that kept me hooked to the story, without glossing over the harsh realities. We saw the women struggle, persevere and triumph, but we also saw the fall down and be picked up by those around them.
It was also really interesting to see that this was where womens football began! For myself, more so with the women having now won the world cup it was doubly interesting to see where that began!
If you enjoy Historical Fiction, or even have an interest in seeing where womens rights began to grow in earnest…? This is the perfect story to give you much of the background without it being a slog.
November 6, 2024
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is such a wonderful and inspiring historical read. This is the first book that I am reading by Posy Lovell, and I enjoyed it very much. This is part of a series, but I didn’t feel that I was missing out when reading it. I felt that it could be a standalone. Had I not done any research, I wouldn’t have known that there were other books alongside it. I would highly recommend reading the other books. This story takes place during World War I in Scotland. We follow these women, who band together in solidarity during a difficult time when women were at the bottom of the barrel. However, despite these conditions, they work together to take on these jobs to support their families. They collaborate, join a football team, and start a league that they enjoy despite the trials they are going through. It was their release from their reality. This was a book that told a tale about a dark time in history, but still followed women who shined bright. These women were family and friends. It told a story about love and how resilient they were during a time when hope seemed so far from reality. I love a good historical fiction, and even though I did not read the other books, this is definitely going to make me go back and read the rest of the series.
This is such a wonderful and inspiring historical read. This is the first book that I am reading by Posy Lovell, and I enjoyed it very much. This is part of a series, but I didn’t feel that I was missing out when reading it. I felt that it could be a standalone. Had I not done any research, I wouldn’t have known that there were other books alongside it. I would highly recommend reading the other books. This story takes place during World War I in Scotland. We follow these women, who band together in solidarity during a difficult time when women were at the bottom of the barrel. However, despite these conditions, they work together to take on these jobs to support their families. They collaborate, join a football team, and start a league that they enjoy despite the trials they are going through. It was their release from their reality. This was a book that told a tale about a dark time in history, but still followed women who shined bright. These women were family and friends. It told a story about love and how resilient they were during a time when hope seemed so far from reality. I love a good historical fiction, and even though I did not read the other books, this is definitely going to make me go back and read the rest of the series.
November 6, 2024
I love historical fiction and was so intrigued to read this book, as I love these types of reads. I didn't realise that this book is part of a series, but I didn't feel like this mattered, as enough background was given and it can be read as a stand alone.
I loved the storyline of the book, following the women through the suffering of war. The writing style really has an impact, as it highlights the devastation, deprivaty and sacrifices that the women had to make at that time, not to mention the dangers and realities that came with bomb making. A spotlight was put onto this, as it highlighted what the women went through, such as turning yellow and ill.
However, it also shows the triumphs and victories that the women went through and I loved that it showed women's football, as this isn't something usually portrayed.
Each of the women were so strong and tackling their own demons and circumstances and I loved how they each picked one another up and were there for each other. I particularly loved Ellen and the ending for her had me close to tears!
I would love to see another book in the series and would be interested to know what happens next for each of them.
I loved the storyline of the book, following the women through the suffering of war. The writing style really has an impact, as it highlights the devastation, deprivaty and sacrifices that the women had to make at that time, not to mention the dangers and realities that came with bomb making. A spotlight was put onto this, as it highlighted what the women went through, such as turning yellow and ill.
However, it also shows the triumphs and victories that the women went through and I loved that it showed women's football, as this isn't something usually portrayed.
Each of the women were so strong and tackling their own demons and circumstances and I loved how they each picked one another up and were there for each other. I particularly loved Ellen and the ending for her had me close to tears!
I would love to see another book in the series and would be interested to know what happens next for each of them.
November 7, 2024
Victory for the sewing factory girls
Posy Lovell
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This is a new author to me and also not a genre I have not read very much. Time to branch out and try new things! So I learned that this was book 2 in a series but I have to say, it worked well as a standalone. I really liked the characters and interesting to see how the dynamics work between the girls.
This book, was like a window into the past. Very well written and it’s obvious a lot of research has been done.
1916, Scotland.
Five years after leading a strike at the sewing factory, newly pregnant Ellen is rushed off her feet at the Clydebank Clothing Exchange, the heart of the community. Ellen is missing her husband James who is away with the Royal Navy, and worried about how to make ends meet. She desperately wants to confide in her best friend Sadie. However, Sadie is hiding a heart-breaking secret of her own which places strain on their friendship.
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Posy Lovell
Published today!
My turn today - Thanks for allowing me to be part of this Book Blog Tour.
This is a new author to me and also not a genre I have not read very much. Time to branch out and try new things! So I learned that this was book 2 in a series but I have to say, it worked well as a standalone. I really liked the characters and interesting to see how the dynamics work between the girls.
This book, was like a window into the past. Very well written and it’s obvious a lot of research has been done.
1916, Scotland.
Five years after leading a strike at the sewing factory, newly pregnant Ellen is rushed off her feet at the Clydebank Clothing Exchange, the heart of the community. Ellen is missing her husband James who is away with the Royal Navy, and worried about how to make ends meet. She desperately wants to confide in her best friend Sadie. However, Sadie is hiding a heart-breaking secret of her own which places strain on their friendship.
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October 2, 2024
Victory for the Sewing Factory Girls is a heartwarming and deeply affecting historical novel set in 1916 Scotland, capturing the resilience and solidarity of women on the home front during World War I.
Lovell’s characters are full of warmth and personality. Even when they make difficult choices or say things that may not align with what you’d expect, the depth of their struggles and emotions makes every action feel authentic. The novel’s exploration of female friendships, the harsh realities of wartime work, and their strength is wonderful.
This story is more than a cosy read—it’s a poignant reflection on women’s resilience during trying times. I wept and am so eager to pick up the first book in the series. Victory for the Sewing Factory Girls is a beautiful tale of love, friendship, and perseverance.
Lovell’s characters are full of warmth and personality. Even when they make difficult choices or say things that may not align with what you’d expect, the depth of their struggles and emotions makes every action feel authentic. The novel’s exploration of female friendships, the harsh realities of wartime work, and their strength is wonderful.
This story is more than a cosy read—it’s a poignant reflection on women’s resilience during trying times. I wept and am so eager to pick up the first book in the series. Victory for the Sewing Factory Girls is a beautiful tale of love, friendship, and perseverance.
October 29, 2024
Victory for the Sewing Factory Girls is a inspiring and empowering read. The women are strong and I am so grateful that they stood up for their rights. I was gobsmacked about them turning yellow I don't know if I could handle working in the conditions that they did but I suppose you do whatever you need to keep a roof over your head and food on the table. It was very different times back then and I was surprised to learn that women's football was a thing as it has only just become really big and involved I thought recently. I love how supportive the women were of each other in the football and I could tell that it was something that they enjoyed. There were a few moments in the story where I thought the worst and my heart broke. I am still in awe of how courageous everyone is and how much research the author has done to write this book!
November 1, 2024
I'm reviewing this as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.
This is a historical saga set in Scotland during WWI, following the ladies who work at the Clydebank Clothing Exchange. I appreciated all of the characters in different ways; I felt that Ellen and Rachel were the characters that I connected with the most emotionally, while Sadie was the character that made the biggest impression on me. I appreciated the friendships between the characters, and how they supported each other, while still fighting their own personal battles.
I appreciated the banter and lighthearted exchanges, and some of the more emotional moments too. This was an easy read; I connected with the characters, and found this a comforting read to escape with.
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources, and to the author and publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this.
This is a historical saga set in Scotland during WWI, following the ladies who work at the Clydebank Clothing Exchange. I appreciated all of the characters in different ways; I felt that Ellen and Rachel were the characters that I connected with the most emotionally, while Sadie was the character that made the biggest impression on me. I appreciated the friendships between the characters, and how they supported each other, while still fighting their own personal battles.
I appreciated the banter and lighthearted exchanges, and some of the more emotional moments too. This was an easy read; I connected with the characters, and found this a comforting read to escape with.
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources, and to the author and publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this.
November 1, 2024
This is an excellent historical fiction, the story of a group of women during WWI and the picture of what they had to endure and how they were able to survive by joining forces.
They're brave, they're ready to fight and they're suffering as the work condition are terrible and they fear they could lose they husband/brother or other who are fighting far from home.
There's no rethoric, there's no sugarcoating. I appreciated the realism and the well research historical background.
There's also a lighter side as girl playing football and the small joy of a difficult time
The author delivers a solid story and a group of realistic and relatable fleshed out characters
I thoroughly enjoyed and it also made me reflect.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Orion and Rachel's Random Resources for this digital copy, all opinions are mine
They're brave, they're ready to fight and they're suffering as the work condition are terrible and they fear they could lose they husband/brother or other who are fighting far from home.
There's no rethoric, there's no sugarcoating. I appreciated the realism and the well research historical background.
There's also a lighter side as girl playing football and the small joy of a difficult time
The author delivers a solid story and a group of realistic and relatable fleshed out characters
I thoroughly enjoyed and it also made me reflect.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Orion and Rachel's Random Resources for this digital copy, all opinions are mine
November 4, 2024
This is book two in the series. It works as a stand-alone as it is set a couple of years after the first, but it does include multiple references to the first story.
Set during WWI, Ellen and Sadie are no longer working at the local factory, but are now faced with different problems - Ellen is a pregnant single mum, with husband James in the Navy, and Sadie is desperate to become a mum and is dealing with young sister Rachel. When both women get caught back up in factory life in different ways, will their friendship survive?
There are serious issues tackled in the book, including poverty and the Canary Girls (women who turn yellow after working in the ammunition factory), with lighter moments added with the women's football team. Fabulous characters in a good story that is well researched. I look forward to book three.
Set during WWI, Ellen and Sadie are no longer working at the local factory, but are now faced with different problems - Ellen is a pregnant single mum, with husband James in the Navy, and Sadie is desperate to become a mum and is dealing with young sister Rachel. When both women get caught back up in factory life in different ways, will their friendship survive?
There are serious issues tackled in the book, including poverty and the Canary Girls (women who turn yellow after working in the ammunition factory), with lighter moments added with the women's football team. Fabulous characters in a good story that is well researched. I look forward to book three.
November 9, 2024
Set in 1916 Scotland, this story was written about the strength and resilience of women facing the challenges of wartime on the home front.
Ellen, a former factory worker now running the Clydebank Clothing Exchange, had to balance the weight of her responsibilities while missing her husband, who was away with the Navy.
With a baby on the way, her financial worries carried on.
Ellen’s younger sister Rachel stepped into the world of munitions work at the factory and joined the “munitionettes”, who found friendship and joy amid the hardships, even forming a football team.
When Ellen returned to the factory out of necessity, tensions rose between her and her best friend Sadie as the unsafe working conditions endangered the women and their children.
This book brought forward the often-overlooked sacrifices made by women during the war.
The women's friendships were tested and strengthened. The story, to me, brought forward the women's courage required not only on the home front but also in surviving and enduring emotional and physical trials each day..
Ellen, a former factory worker now running the Clydebank Clothing Exchange, had to balance the weight of her responsibilities while missing her husband, who was away with the Navy.
With a baby on the way, her financial worries carried on.
Ellen’s younger sister Rachel stepped into the world of munitions work at the factory and joined the “munitionettes”, who found friendship and joy amid the hardships, even forming a football team.
When Ellen returned to the factory out of necessity, tensions rose between her and her best friend Sadie as the unsafe working conditions endangered the women and their children.
This book brought forward the often-overlooked sacrifices made by women during the war.
The women's friendships were tested and strengthened. The story, to me, brought forward the women's courage required not only on the home front but also in surviving and enduring emotional and physical trials each day..
September 26, 2024
Another brilliant book from Popsy Lovell
Despite the ups and downs, trauma and elation, it was good to see the sewing factory girls sticking together, through thick and thin and doing what they do vest, campaigning for the fair rights of women. Sadie and Ellen are still a force to be reckoned with. I could not put this book down and it was great to see happy endings for Ellen, Sadie, Rachael and Bridget. Although this probably the final story for the Sewing Factory Girls, I would love to see a further book bringing all their lives up to the end of the War. Praise for Popsy Lovell, a very good aurhor, and a brave attempt at tackling the problems faced by all Munition girls.
Despite the ups and downs, trauma and elation, it was good to see the sewing factory girls sticking together, through thick and thin and doing what they do vest, campaigning for the fair rights of women. Sadie and Ellen are still a force to be reckoned with. I could not put this book down and it was great to see happy endings for Ellen, Sadie, Rachael and Bridget. Although this probably the final story for the Sewing Factory Girls, I would love to see a further book bringing all their lives up to the end of the War. Praise for Popsy Lovell, a very good aurhor, and a brave attempt at tackling the problems faced by all Munition girls.
November 9, 2024
The Sewing Factory Girls introduced readers to the strength and dedication of women in war-time Scotland. In this companion novel, the women are dealing with love, loss, and football while the war continues. Posy Lovell has a gift for gently weaving historical events into stories that show us how universal our experiences really are.
This book is a wonderful example of light historical fiction. The characters are so cozy and heartfelt. I enjoyed learning more about women’s football in Scotland and the role it played in women’s rights. In the end, I was very happy for the victories these women experienced. I would love to read about them again.
The book is appropriate for all ages.
This book is a wonderful example of light historical fiction. The characters are so cozy and heartfelt. I enjoyed learning more about women’s football in Scotland and the role it played in women’s rights. In the end, I was very happy for the victories these women experienced. I would love to read about them again.
The book is appropriate for all ages.
November 4, 2024
I had it in my head that I'd read the first book in this series when I signed for the tour - I hadn't - but have it on my Kindle ready to read.
Set in 1916 the country is in the grips of WW1 and the girls on the home front have to draw on their cameraderie and strengths to see them through their times of peril.
The characters are charming and I have nothing but admiration for their tenacity.
Victory for the Sewing Factory Girls is a thoroughly enjoyable heartwarming hisfic novel. It empowers women and evokes emotions.
Set in 1916 the country is in the grips of WW1 and the girls on the home front have to draw on their cameraderie and strengths to see them through their times of peril.
The characters are charming and I have nothing but admiration for their tenacity.
Victory for the Sewing Factory Girls is a thoroughly enjoyable heartwarming hisfic novel. It empowers women and evokes emotions.
November 7, 2024
Even though I hadn’t read the previous book in this series it didn’t take long for me to work out who was who, how they were all connected and how they had all got to this point. Set in 1916 in Clydebank Scotland, it follows a group of friends as they navigate life while most men were away fighting. Ellen runs the Clydebank Clothing Exchange but is finding it hard to make ends meet. Her best friend Sadie has issues of her own so she is reluctant to confide in her. After the strike in the sewing factory, which is covered in the previous book and explained in this one, some are unhappy and concerned when others decide to go to work there again when it becomes a munitions factory. I found this gave a real insight into what it was like for the communities when the men had gone to fight. The characters were likeable and believable, sensitive issues were explored tactfully and resilience shone through. There is so much going on in this but it’s all relevant and I found it easy to follow. I thoroughly enjoyed this book about family, friendship and supporting each other.
October 20, 2024
The sewing girls have a mixed history with the Factory but as war is in the midst changes need to be made. The Clothing exchange had been set up during previous strikes but with the war sending men abroad the need for help and support for many families is needed again. Thanks to Posy and her publisher.
January 12, 2026
This was a wonderful sequel to "The Sewing Factory Girls." I loved the addition of football and the munitions work that women did during WWI. A good historical novel for anyone interested in women's history.
February 15, 2026
Really enjoyed this book. It takes place not too far from where I stay -so to read this was a delight. Lots of loveable characters and a good story line too. Looking forward to the next in the series.
July 1, 2024
Totally loved this story, full of happiness and tears, love a good happy ending
July 19, 2024
Interesting story, a great read
May 7, 2025
a good read but a bit slow to get going
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