Weaver Street at War

Weaver Street #3

by Chrissie Walsh

The BRAND NEW release from Chrissie Walsh

Praise for Chrissie Walsh

'Full of joy, sorrow and a big pinch of fun. I loved it' Elizabeth Gill

'A captivating story of family, relations and the complexities of life. With truly heart-tugging moments that make you shed a tear. The Child from the Ash Pits is everything a good read should be' Diane Allen

‘This was a very, very, very good read from start to finish I didn't want to put it down, the storyline is amazing.’ Reader Review

‘I really enjoyed this book, I couldn’t put it down and finished it in two days. Such a great author, I do hope there will be follow on books on Weaver Street following the lives of all the people I’ve now come to know.’ Reader Review

‘Great book with brilliant characters Kitty, Tom, Maggie, Beth and lots more. One of the best books I've read this year. Can't wait until next one comes out to see what happens to Kitty and her family.’ Reader Review

‘Loved this story couldn’t put it down a fab read. Kitty showed what a strong character she was. I can’t wait for next one. Have a try you’ll not be disappointed.’ Reader Review

Genres: Historical Fiction

330 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 15, 2024

Reviews

[Booklover BEV · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the fighting gets closer to home, the women of Weaver Street need each other more than ever.
Liverpool 1941.
WAAF Anna Carswell along with her kitbag in uniform steps off the train at Lime Street Station.
It's her first time in Liverpool, this is her birth town on her adoption papers, it's all looking dismal and depressing as she travels on the tram to Edge Hill and Weaver street she is Miss Mavis Robson's new lodger.
Her new job as a teleprinter operator at Derby house and careless talks costs lives as the saying goes, and she was going to enjoy living and working here and her thoughts are never far away thinking of Ross Penhaligon serving in the RAF.
Oh what a beautiful story to be told, I love the Weaver Street series, as all the neighbour come together, in troubles, such a wonderful book from the first chapter right through to the end.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series! It was great to be back in Weaver Street with all the gang who are pulling together even harder now that the street is at war. The next generation are to the forefront of this story. All have loved ones serving and the women are doing their bit too. Anna Carswell is the new addition to the street. Working for the WAAF at Derby House, she is billeted with Mavis and soon becomes one of the gang. Kitty's friend Maggie is still her same old self even though she is now respectably married to Stanley. Lily still lives with them and has joy and heartache aplenty.
I took a star off because there were quite a few coincidences, too many I thought and it was all a little too neatly tied up. This was war after all. Anna's story was strange and didn't sit right with me.
However, I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend the series to all Lizzie Lane and Ellie Dean fans.

Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for an early copy of this book.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chrissie Walsh’s Liverpool-set wartime saga series continues with Weaver Street at War, a touching, emotional and dramatic tale of love, sacrifice, friendship and courage.

The Weaver Street community has always looked out for one another and with many of the husbands, fathers and sons on the front line fighting for king and country, the women on the home front need to look out for each other like never before. Matriarch Kitty Conlon can barely sleep at night worrying about her beloved son Patrick and his Spitfire. Meanwhile, spinster Mavis has welcomed a new lodger WAAF Anna Carswell who, after a loveless childhood, is relishing the warm welcome being given to her by everyone at Weaver Street. Maggie Stubbs is also worried about her daughter Lily in her new role as ARP Warden.

When an unexploded bomb is discovered at the allotment, danger comes far too close to home for everyone at Weaver Street. With the war raging and Liverpool being decimated by bombs, the friends must share the highs and lows together as they keep hoping that the enemy is defeated and that peace can at long last reign supreme.

Chrissie Walsh writes straight from the heart and with Weaver Street at War, she has written another powerful saga about hope, community and the ties that bind that will bring a tear to the eye. With strong female characters, engaging storylines and moments that tug at the heartstrings, Weaver Street at War is another top-notch saga by Chrissie Walsh.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.

This is a historical saga that takes place in Liverpool during WWII. On first impressions, the protagonist, Anna, seemed like a lovely character, and I was keen to know more about her. I quickly warmed to the other characters too; they seemed warm and friendly, and I loved how the author brought Weaver Street to life, making it seem like such a homely place to live.

While I was reading, I thought a little bit about the things that we may easily take for granted today, such as the items that were rationed during the war. I often find that this type of book feels like an escape, and has a strange way of making me feel a little bit nostalgic for a time and place that I never lived in.

I felt that as the book progressed, several of the characters experienced something that changed them in some way and helped them to grow. I really enjoyed getting to know Anna and her friends on Weaver Street. Over the last few years, I've taken to reading more historical sagas, and I think I would be interested in reading more by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, and to the author, for the opportunity to read and review this.

[Lily]

In this World War II historical fiction novel, readers live on Weaver Street in Liverpool with a host of strong, capable women whose lives have been upset by the war. Maggie, Kitty, and Mavis support their families as the war wages on and the men in their families are away at war. WAAF officer Anna joins the community and strikes up friendships with Maggie’s ARP warden daughter Lily and her lodger Mavis as well as her coworkers at the local base. As the war rages and their lives continue to change, these women must band together to support each other through the highs and lows of life in wartime Liverpool under the constant threat of aerial bombing. The characters are the heart and soul of this story, and alternating between their perspectives allows Walsh to create a fuller picture of the war and life on the English home front. The relationships between the characters are lively, natural, and fun to follow as their relationships develop throughout the novel. The first book in a new World War II series by Walsh, she does an incredible job introducing the characters and the setting to readers; fans of the World War II historical fiction genre are sure to enjoy this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advance copy.

[Louise Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Weaver Street #3

The neighbours on Liverpool's Weaver Street have always looked after each other, but when WWII takes many of the husbands, brothers and sons away to fight, the women's friendships are even more important than ever. Matriarch Kitty Conlon is missing her son Patrick, proud but fearful of the fate of his spitfire, while sinister Mavis welcomes a new lodger, WAAF Anna Carswell, who is delighted with the Weaver Street welcome after a loveless childhood. At number 9, Maggie Stubbs worries nightly as her daughter Lily patrols the streets to protect the neighbours during air raids in her role as an ARP Warden, and when an unexploded bomb is discovered at the allotment, danger comes terrifying close.

This book will mess with all of your emotions. This well-written story was so easy to read. The characters are well-developed and likeable. We learn how they helped each other survive the war.

Published 15th May

I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #ChrissieWalsh for my ARC of #WeaverStreetatWar In exchange for an honest review.

[AnnMarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Weaver Street at War is the third book in the Weaver Street series. I haven't read the previous books and I don't feel as if it caused any problems with reading this one. I loved the people of Weaver Street and in hindsight, I wish I had read the other books first. But only because I would have enjoyed reading some of the characters' backstories.

This book, even read as a stand-alone one was a thoroughly enjoyable story. I found myself totally involved in the lives of the main characters. When they laughed I laughed, when they cried, yes, I cried. The author definitely has a way of writing that really captures your heart.

What I particularly liked was that not only did I enjoy reading about the lives and loves of the women of Weaver Street, but I was given a good idea of how it was to live during the war years. The hardships, the loves, the losses, but most of all, the way that people pulled together like they never had before. I was very impressed.

This is the first book I have read by this author and I am definite that it won't be the last.

[Jeanette Fallon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Friday, May 17, 2024
Weaver Street at War






The book is based during WW II in England. I think of my mother while reading this as she was born in England and lived there during the war. She has told me stories of her childhood. She still has her ration book. She tells me how she had to go to the bomb shelter and her father being a home guard. She has told me about the dancing in the streets when the war was over and how one young boy burnt his bum jumping over a bonfire during the celebration.

My Mom is 86 now. Her memories are clear. She would have had a difficult time reading this book. Any story based during this time bothers her. I loved it but of course, I didn't experience what my Mom did.

The neighbors became family. They celebrated and mourned together. They had each other's back. What is sad is that I don't know my neighbors. You say hello if you run into them while taking in the mail. Would it be different if we experienced what they did on Weaver Street?

I have read all three books of this series. I loved them all.

[Becki Basley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Weaver Street at War by Chrissie Walsh (Audiobook read on Hoopla app)

In book one the ladies of Weaver Street met and bonded during World War I, in book two they pulled together as a community to help each other and others through the depression, now their children have grown and look to find their way through World War II.

The original ladies are older now but still the very backbone of their community and they have raised their children to be as close as they are. The ladies watch as their husbands and children do their bit for the war effort. And it ends with the end of World War II and the beginning of the rest of their lives.

A great series. I throughly enjoyed it and it was written well enough that I patrolled the streets as a fire warden, worked on a huge map as a WAF, sat with a cup of tea with the ladies as they worried about their loved ones, and rejoiced in their homecomings.

I hope she continues this series but if she would it now. I believe it would be a great place to end it.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in the Weaver Street series. It’s great to catch up with Kitty and everyone one on Weaver Street. It’s now time for everyone to pull together during World War Two and we see the younger generation of the street step up for the war.
Anna has had a sad start to life firstly being given up for adoption and then to be adopted by a couple that never really cared about her. Anna joins the WAAF and finds herself billeted in Weaver Street with Mavis. Soon Anna finds herself welcomed into the street and feeling like for the first time in her life she actually belongs somewhere.
This book follows Anna and Molly and Lily as the battle the traumas of the War and try to live the best life they can. This is a great series and I can recommend all three books. If you like sagas you will not be disappointed with this series.

[Katie Awdas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding - laughs, tears, this book will give you it all! The chapter about interrupting the Catholic Mass for the need to go into the shelter had tears streaming down my face! My only negative is that like the last book it went quickly through the years which worries me that the series will soon be over! The characters are all so well described and you can't help but feel like you know them personally.

Brilliantly written, I was gutted to finish it last night!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publishers for allowing me to read and review this Arc copy. Roll on the next in the series!

[Leanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life on Weaver Street continues along with the war and we get too see what all our beloved favourite characters are up to and we are introduced to a couple of new ones. Anna joins the Weaver Street crew in this book and is warmly welcomed to the street. There are a few surprises in the plot with family complications and bombings that had me shocked with tears streaming down my face. The girls keep everything light hearted and so fun and I feel like Lily is the brightest light with her honest and direct manner which made me laugh. A story full of joy, intrigue, war struggles and community. They will not let anything dim there hearts as they support each other through the toughest of times.

[Leona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great read in one of my favourite historical saga series. It’s great to be back with the neighbours of Weaver Street, it’s 1941 and everyone is feeling the effects of the war, the men folk of Weaver Street are away fighting for their country and the women must stick together and support each other. It’s a difficult time for everyone and their friendships are so important during this time. This is an emotional read at times and I did shed shed a tear or two but it was also at times an uplifting read . Whilst this is an easy read it’s one that I didn’t want to put down .

[Deborah Stuart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mostly great

The story was enjoyable, but the historical inaccuracies and poor editing and proofing drove me crazy! For example, saying the men were serving in France in 1941-43 could not be correct. The Germans were in France! There was not a Western Front in the Second World War during those years, either. After the story skimmed over The Battle of the Bulge, there were several pages of descriptions of the men's experiences in the DDay invasion, six months earlier. I wanted not to see the mixed up stuff, because the people of Weaver Street themselves were delightful.

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read all three books in the Weaver Street series, I can honestly say this one lives up to its predecessors. I love stories set in this era, but that alone doesn’t guarantee I’ll enjoy a book. Chrissie Walsh delivers a compelling narrative that captures the heart.

The characters are richly developed and feel like old friends, making it hard to say goodbye. The mix of historical atmosphere, relatable struggles, and heartwarming moments made this a great read. I’d recommend this book and series to anyone who loves historical fiction.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This concludes the 3 book trilogy about the interesting folks living on Weaver Street, Liverpool. I loved how the author kept the same group of "neighbors" from book to book, and then added at least one new main character each book. This one takes us through the war years, and we meet Anna, a WAAF billeted with Mavis on Weaver St. The residents faced real war-time issues that people dealt with on the home front. It was very good and kept me interested the whole way through!

[Yvette Salmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to @theboldbookclub for letting me be able to read this book. This is the 3rd in the series and what a series it is. Laughter love and sadness all told the the trials of WW2.
Would recommend this series.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Been patiently waiting for this release. Have loved the previous books in this series and everything else Chrissie has written. Going to miss the fabulous characters of Weaver Street..If you haven't read anything yet by this author I totally recommend you do. You'll not be disappointed!

[Caroline Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet and heartwarming story of a street full of charming characters trying to survive the ravages of WWII Liverpool. I’d like more.

[Jayne Greig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book, real life in the war years. The characters came to life and you felt you were there. Loved all the characters and their quirks. I’m sorry it’s come to an end.

[Debbie Westerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lovely story. It just felt like I was living with them as they went through all the troubles they had to endure. Highly recommend

[Carol watkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good read, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading her books on Weaver Street series.

[andrea slater · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

The characters are so real and you felt all their fears and happiness during the war. True friendship saw them through very difficult times

[Marilyn Jumper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent work

Chrissie Welsh is a excellent writer. Her character s come alive as well as the time and place. Well.worth reading.

[Kathy E · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very enjoyable read a very good series.

[Blanche · Rating 4 out of 5]

Libby audiobook A good conclusion to this series of 3

[sharon mallows · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

Another gripping storyline that keeps you wanting more looking forward to seeing the next book in the saga enjoyed to the end.

[Patricia Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful reading

I loved the Weaver Street stories. Such lifelike characters I was fully absorbed in their lives. Extremely enjoyable reading.
Superb.

[Mrs P E Robinson]

Not my usual read,but l thoroughly enjoyed reading it ,l was disappointed when l had reached the end

[John Milliner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very evocative of May 1941, I remember watching the city burn from my home in the suburbs.