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The Clarks Factory Girls #4
New Hope for the Clarks Factory Girls
1917: As the war reaches its final moments, the families of the Somerset village of Street take comfort in new arrivals among them, but can they allow themselves to hope, or are more dark times around the corner?
Following her recent marriage to Lucas, Louisa is delighted to discover she is expecting. But after everything she’s lost since the war began, dare she believe that this is a sign of brighter days ahead?
Meanwhile, Louisa’s friends Kate and Jeannie struggle to balance factory work alongside their responsibilities at home, with shortages, illness and bad news from the front putting them under ever more pressure. Then unexpected news means that Jeannie can finally get her heart's desire but can she accept her happiness at someone else's expense? And when Kate’s tyrannical father dies, Kate pledges never to let another man have power over her, and to forge a career for herself, whatever it takes. But when the armistice brings a surprise reunion, will she risk her independence for a chance at love?
One thing is certain, things are changing in the quiet village of Street. Can the Clarks factory girls navigate a changing world and stick together?
Following her recent marriage to Lucas, Louisa is delighted to discover she is expecting. But after everything she’s lost since the war began, dare she believe that this is a sign of brighter days ahead?
Meanwhile, Louisa’s friends Kate and Jeannie struggle to balance factory work alongside their responsibilities at home, with shortages, illness and bad news from the front putting them under ever more pressure. Then unexpected news means that Jeannie can finally get her heart's desire but can she accept her happiness at someone else's expense? And when Kate’s tyrannical father dies, Kate pledges never to let another man have power over her, and to forge a career for herself, whatever it takes. But when the armistice brings a surprise reunion, will she risk her independence for a chance at love?
One thing is certain, things are changing in the quiet village of Street. Can the Clarks factory girls navigate a changing world and stick together?
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Published May 8, 2025
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May 14, 2025
This is the fourth book in the Clarks Factory Girls series and yet again it’s another wonderful read that kept me engrossed from start to finish. It’s 1917 and World War One is reaching its final stages which the residents of Street in Somerset will be glad to see the back of. This war has caused a lot of heartache for everyone.
One thing that certainly hasn’t changed is the great friendship between Jeannie, Louisa and Kate. Each of them have their own problems to deal with but they are there for each other through thick and thin. There is lots going on in this book but it’s very easy to follow and I enjoyed every single chapter. Sadly this is the final book in a fantastic series but as I read the acknowledgments I was thrilled to see that there will be a new series coming based around World War 2 with hopefully some cameo appearances by characters in the Clarks factory girls series, so I really look forward to that.
One thing that certainly hasn’t changed is the great friendship between Jeannie, Louisa and Kate. Each of them have their own problems to deal with but they are there for each other through thick and thin. There is lots going on in this book but it’s very easy to follow and I enjoyed every single chapter. Sadly this is the final book in a fantastic series but as I read the acknowledgments I was thrilled to see that there will be a new series coming based around World War 2 with hopefully some cameo appearances by characters in the Clarks factory girls series, so I really look forward to that.
March 24, 2025
I really enjoyed this book which is set towards the end of WW1 and after. Omg there was so much heartbreak and loss but also hope, love and forgiveness. This really would have been the reality at that time. So many, fathers, uncles, brothers and husbands not coming home leaving their families broken and desperate. May Ellis did a brilliant job with this story, it was very hard to put down and had me totally gripped from the first page. I cannot wait for the next book in the series! Highly recommend.
December 28, 2025
This book is set in the town of Street and follows the lives of three young women who work at the Clarks factory during WWI.
I haven't read the previous books in the series, but there was enough backstory given to enjoy this book as a standalone.
The story starts with Kate finding out that her father's home has burned down with his family inside. Kate has a difficult relationship with her father and she tries hard to move on from the devastation he has caused.
Louisa is married to Lucas in what was originally a marriage of convenience, they are now trying to start a family and have new feelings developing for each other.
Jeannie is in love with Tom, but he is already married.
This book was emotional but hopeful too. I enjoyed reading about the Clarks factory and how ordinary people survived through such difficult times. I really enjoyed reading it and will try to read previous books in the series too.
I haven't read the previous books in the series, but there was enough backstory given to enjoy this book as a standalone.
The story starts with Kate finding out that her father's home has burned down with his family inside. Kate has a difficult relationship with her father and she tries hard to move on from the devastation he has caused.
Louisa is married to Lucas in what was originally a marriage of convenience, they are now trying to start a family and have new feelings developing for each other.
Jeannie is in love with Tom, but he is already married.
This book was emotional but hopeful too. I enjoyed reading about the Clarks factory and how ordinary people survived through such difficult times. I really enjoyed reading it and will try to read previous books in the series too.
October 30, 2025
New Hope for the Clark’s Factory Girls (The Clark’s Factory Girls #4 BY May Ellis. (Audiobook read on Hoopla app)
First of all, this was my least favorite book. My personal opinion is it too much like Disney.. the happily ever after defying the odds ending with a twist of tragedy or two thrown in to make it a proper war novel.
The book begins in the year 1917. Louisa is more comfortable with her marriage to Lucas and finds she is pregnant again. Jeannie and her sweetheart receive odd news that allows them to finally become a public couple . Finally free of her father, Kate the self proclaimed spinster in training may well not live up to her her ‘calling’
First of all, this was my least favorite book. My personal opinion is it too much like Disney.. the happily ever after defying the odds ending with a twist of tragedy or two thrown in to make it a proper war novel.
The book begins in the year 1917. Louisa is more comfortable with her marriage to Lucas and finds she is pregnant again. Jeannie and her sweetheart receive odd news that allows them to finally become a public couple . Finally free of her father, Kate the self proclaimed spinster in training may well not live up to her her ‘calling’
May 8, 2025
I have loved this series and being a Somerset girl (though not Street) I knew of some of the areas.
I was quite sad to finish the book and realise the series had come to an end.
The end of WW1 was always going to be a sad time - so many didn’t come home, so many came home maimed either in body or mind or indeed both. This was all reflected in the book. As was the immense tragedy afforded by the outbreak of Spanish Flu. One characters demise was terribly sad.
While it would be possible to read this as a stand-alone there really would be far more context if one had read the whole series. There are far too many mentions of past events for a new reader to understand in my opinion.
Jeannie, Louisa and Katie had grown into women in this book - one had married for convenience which flourished into love, one married her love eventually and one realised that her feminist views had their place but so did love. She also leant that she could get more education and change her role within Clark’s - even work after marriage. I felt the Marie Stopes part of the story was handled well.
I also found the dynamics between the male characters interesting and the work done by Tom making prosthetics both for war-wounded and those disabled. The mental health aspects were harrowing - as was the treatment of Kate by her wayward father.
My one disappointment was with Jeannie and her pregnancy whereas with Louisa we had the births and all. In the last chapter Jeannie was ill with a twin pregnancy and in the epilogue she had the babies. No flow between the two - it felt that the end was a bit rushed as if the author had run out of enough words.
But that doesn’t detract from a great book. There were still mentions of the differences between the Quakers and in this case the Methodists and some mention of the work done in the Clarks factory but much less than in the previous books.
I could put so much more but don’t like providing direct spoilers. It’s enough to say that this is a cracking read - and it seems end to the series.
I was quite sad to finish the book and realise the series had come to an end.
The end of WW1 was always going to be a sad time - so many didn’t come home, so many came home maimed either in body or mind or indeed both. This was all reflected in the book. As was the immense tragedy afforded by the outbreak of Spanish Flu. One characters demise was terribly sad.
While it would be possible to read this as a stand-alone there really would be far more context if one had read the whole series. There are far too many mentions of past events for a new reader to understand in my opinion.
Jeannie, Louisa and Katie had grown into women in this book - one had married for convenience which flourished into love, one married her love eventually and one realised that her feminist views had their place but so did love. She also leant that she could get more education and change her role within Clark’s - even work after marriage. I felt the Marie Stopes part of the story was handled well.
I also found the dynamics between the male characters interesting and the work done by Tom making prosthetics both for war-wounded and those disabled. The mental health aspects were harrowing - as was the treatment of Kate by her wayward father.
My one disappointment was with Jeannie and her pregnancy whereas with Louisa we had the births and all. In the last chapter Jeannie was ill with a twin pregnancy and in the epilogue she had the babies. No flow between the two - it felt that the end was a bit rushed as if the author had run out of enough words.
But that doesn’t detract from a great book. There were still mentions of the differences between the Quakers and in this case the Methodists and some mention of the work done in the Clarks factory but much less than in the previous books.
I could put so much more but don’t like providing direct spoilers. It’s enough to say that this is a cracking read - and it seems end to the series.
May 13, 2025
This is book four in the series featuring the girls who are working at the Clarkes Factory in Somerset during WW1.
It's June 1917, and WW1 is still causing death and destruction, and the girls who work at the Clarkes Factory are working harder than ever. Kate Davis is living with her landlady after her father threw her out, but after her fathers house caught fire one night, there definitely is not much hope for her father, his new wife and their children. But did he survive? Is a face from the past going to cause good or bad feelings for Kate when she unexpectedly sees him during a hospital visit!
Jeannie can't wait to get married and have a baby just like Louisa's little girl Ruby. Soon, wedding bells will be ringing, although she is happy yet apprehensive at the same time.
Louisa is now married and is unexpectedly happy with both home life and her family life.
Very soon the war is over and the girls have more problems and relationships to sort out as the boys return home, things may not be the same now though, everyone has been through such different and difficult times. But nothing would have prepared them for the Spanish flu that the soldiers bought back with them.
The friendships between the girls are as strong throughout the book as with the previous books, making you feel like you are actually part of their everyday lives. I loved how they all pulled together no matter what to make their lives complete. Once I got to the end I felt sad that these lovely characters were no longer around in my reading, I have so enjoyed both this book and the whole series, where there was happy and sad times for these girls and their families. A well-deserved five-star read for this great WW1 saga story.
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It's June 1917, and WW1 is still causing death and destruction, and the girls who work at the Clarkes Factory are working harder than ever. Kate Davis is living with her landlady after her father threw her out, but after her fathers house caught fire one night, there definitely is not much hope for her father, his new wife and their children. But did he survive? Is a face from the past going to cause good or bad feelings for Kate when she unexpectedly sees him during a hospital visit!
Jeannie can't wait to get married and have a baby just like Louisa's little girl Ruby. Soon, wedding bells will be ringing, although she is happy yet apprehensive at the same time.
Louisa is now married and is unexpectedly happy with both home life and her family life.
Very soon the war is over and the girls have more problems and relationships to sort out as the boys return home, things may not be the same now though, everyone has been through such different and difficult times. But nothing would have prepared them for the Spanish flu that the soldiers bought back with them.
The friendships between the girls are as strong throughout the book as with the previous books, making you feel like you are actually part of their everyday lives. I loved how they all pulled together no matter what to make their lives complete. Once I got to the end I felt sad that these lovely characters were no longer around in my reading, I have so enjoyed both this book and the whole series, where there was happy and sad times for these girls and their families. A well-deserved five-star read for this great WW1 saga story.
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May 8, 2025
I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.
This is the fourth instalment in the Clarks Factory Girls series, which takes place during WWI. The beginning of the story takes us to 1917, where Kate receives the news that her father's house has been destroyed in a fire. Kate's father is a selfish and unpleasant man, and their relationship is difficult due to his ill treatment of her. Kate wonders whether she'll ever be free of him. Meanwhile, Louisa and Lucas decide they're ready to start a family, and Jeannie is deeply in love with Tom, but feels unable to act on it.
Having read the other books in the series prior to this, I've followed the characters up to this point, and I enjoyed reconnecting with them. I felt as though each character had a story of their own, with their own struggles to face, but they all supported each other through everything. I appreciated all of the friendships between the characters, and I found this heartwarming to read, though it made me tearful in places too. If you haven't read the previous books, I would say there's enough background information for this to work as a standalone, but I would recommend the previous books in the series as well.
Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, and to the author, for the opportunity to read and review this.
This is the fourth instalment in the Clarks Factory Girls series, which takes place during WWI. The beginning of the story takes us to 1917, where Kate receives the news that her father's house has been destroyed in a fire. Kate's father is a selfish and unpleasant man, and their relationship is difficult due to his ill treatment of her. Kate wonders whether she'll ever be free of him. Meanwhile, Louisa and Lucas decide they're ready to start a family, and Jeannie is deeply in love with Tom, but feels unable to act on it.
Having read the other books in the series prior to this, I've followed the characters up to this point, and I enjoyed reconnecting with them. I felt as though each character had a story of their own, with their own struggles to face, but they all supported each other through everything. I appreciated all of the friendships between the characters, and I found this heartwarming to read, though it made me tearful in places too. If you haven't read the previous books, I would say there's enough background information for this to work as a standalone, but I would recommend the previous books in the series as well.
Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, and to the author, for the opportunity to read and review this.
May 8, 2025
New Hope for the Clarks Factory Girls is the fourth book in this saga. Thanks to it being carefully written, including information about what had happened to characters in previous books, you can read this as a standalone book. That said, reading the other books first will make you much more invested in their stories.
Kate, Louisa and Jeannie are the best of friends, and the series focuses on these three young women, their lives and loves. Although Clarks plays a big part in their lives as it provides their wages, this book doesn't have the characters spending as much time there. This book focuses on how the women have developed, how their relationship with each other and their love interests have evolved, and how the war still plays a huge part in their lives.
There are some absolutely heartbreaking moments where loved ones are lost. The way the author writes about their grief makes it feel almost palpable. I wanted to cry! I am glad to say that the happy, joyous moments outweigh the sad ones. I didn't feel overwhelmed with sadness. The book left me smiling and happy for the three women.
I believe this is the last book in this series and I will admit that I feel sad at the thought of not sharing in Kate, Louisa and Jeannie's lives anymore. They feel like friends and I will miss them.
Kate, Louisa and Jeannie are the best of friends, and the series focuses on these three young women, their lives and loves. Although Clarks plays a big part in their lives as it provides their wages, this book doesn't have the characters spending as much time there. This book focuses on how the women have developed, how their relationship with each other and their love interests have evolved, and how the war still plays a huge part in their lives.
There are some absolutely heartbreaking moments where loved ones are lost. The way the author writes about their grief makes it feel almost palpable. I wanted to cry! I am glad to say that the happy, joyous moments outweigh the sad ones. I didn't feel overwhelmed with sadness. The book left me smiling and happy for the three women.
I believe this is the last book in this series and I will admit that I feel sad at the thought of not sharing in Kate, Louisa and Jeannie's lives anymore. They feel like friends and I will miss them.
April 2, 2025
Grab the tissues. This story will put you through the wringer. World War One is still going on. Lives are being lost. Men are returning with severe injuries. Mustard Gas is destroying good men. But life must go on in Street.
The girls are finding their happily ever afters, but, Oh My, are there a lot of challenges. Jeannie and Louisa are making families. Kate remains alone, until one day her past returns from the war. He is determined to show her he is here to stay.
Drama and emotions fill the pages making for a very enjoyable read. I made the mistake of forgetting their were worse things to come. Death is not done with those in Street. The Spanish Flu has come to destroy many who have survived the war. The Spanish Flu does not care who it grabs in its hands.
The story is filled with joyous moments. The story has many heartbreaking moments. The strength of the Clark Girls is an inspiration I will not soon forget.
received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."
The girls are finding their happily ever afters, but, Oh My, are there a lot of challenges. Jeannie and Louisa are making families. Kate remains alone, until one day her past returns from the war. He is determined to show her he is here to stay.
Drama and emotions fill the pages making for a very enjoyable read. I made the mistake of forgetting their were worse things to come. Death is not done with those in Street. The Spanish Flu has come to destroy many who have survived the war. The Spanish Flu does not care who it grabs in its hands.
The story is filled with joyous moments. The story has many heartbreaking moments. The strength of the Clark Girls is an inspiration I will not soon forget.
received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."
April 20, 2025
Set towards the end of world war 1 and following Kate, Jeannie and Louisa. The 3 are joined by family aswell as friendship and I like how we move along with them. They all work together but have different situations that caused them some minor discontent that they individually work through whilst supporting each other aswell as others in their community.
Kate is somewhat left out but she's had a tough time of it and I think that keeps her wary of moving on. She finds her way later on which brings them back in sync.
I like how this brings up issues of the time period and the difficulty women faced with deciding on career versus marriage/children. The taboo of the married love book seemed amusing but at the same time you can imagine how empowering it could be to allow women some sort of control in such an intimate part of their lives/relationship.
Quite an enjoyable read that reminds us of how things were for people back then and how things have changed for us now.
Kate is somewhat left out but she's had a tough time of it and I think that keeps her wary of moving on. She finds her way later on which brings them back in sync.
I like how this brings up issues of the time period and the difficulty women faced with deciding on career versus marriage/children. The taboo of the married love book seemed amusing but at the same time you can imagine how empowering it could be to allow women some sort of control in such an intimate part of their lives/relationship.
Quite an enjoyable read that reminds us of how things were for people back then and how things have changed for us now.
May 29, 2025
The final book in the series which was just as brilliant as the other books.
We see what is happening with the three woman Louisa, Kate and Jeannie. Louisa and her husband Lucas are getting closer their relationship at the start was more friends but as they come to know what each other wants they decide to take the relationship further for a chance to start a family. Jeannie tries to keep her distance from Tom will they ever be together only time will tell. Kate is determined to better herself and not always work in the factory floor, she also feels she does not want to marry wondering where Ted is.
We have everything in this book romance, sadness and reunions.
The book flowed and was interesting to read of the woman and how they kept things going during the War. I really enjoyed all the characters.
Would recommend this book.
We see what is happening with the three woman Louisa, Kate and Jeannie. Louisa and her husband Lucas are getting closer their relationship at the start was more friends but as they come to know what each other wants they decide to take the relationship further for a chance to start a family. Jeannie tries to keep her distance from Tom will they ever be together only time will tell. Kate is determined to better herself and not always work in the factory floor, she also feels she does not want to marry wondering where Ted is.
We have everything in this book romance, sadness and reunions.
The book flowed and was interesting to read of the woman and how they kept things going during the War. I really enjoyed all the characters.
Would recommend this book.
April 30, 2025
With the war coming to a end Louisa, Kate and Jeannie are looking forward to the future but the worst is yet to come. The three girls are facing so much tribulation and grief you need to be prepared to go through the emotional wringer. There is also joy with new life and hope for a much brighter future. I went through so many tissues with this story because it broke me. I also smiled a lot because of the young children especially the cheeky monkey Ruby! The plot is strong and forthright with it's impossible to put out of your mind characters.
August 29, 2025
I enjoyed reading the final book in the Clarks Factory Girls series.
Lots going on as usual. The later books are not as focused on the factory but the girls are just as close friends as ever.
Even after the war comes to an end it's not all plain sailing, with a couple of shocking events taking me by surprise.
I shall miss reading about the girls and their families as I feel I've got to know them so well.
Lots going on as usual. The later books are not as focused on the factory but the girls are just as close friends as ever.
Even after the war comes to an end it's not all plain sailing, with a couple of shocking events taking me by surprise.
I shall miss reading about the girls and their families as I feel I've got to know them so well.
May 15, 2025
A fitting conclusion to the Clark Factory Girls series. I did find it took longer to get to the point in some parts and even though I enjoyed it I didn't love it as I did the other stories. I did however appreciate that way the story rounded off with no loose ends and a satisfactory conclusion that wasn't forced.
June 13, 2025
Brilliant series
I've loved every bit of this wonderful series. In book 4 the war finally comes to an end and the three friends hope that life can get back to normal but tragedy and sorrow is never far away.
Very emotional in parts and did have me shedding a tear sometimes. A series I would definitely recommend.
I've loved every bit of this wonderful series. In book 4 the war finally comes to an end and the three friends hope that life can get back to normal but tragedy and sorrow is never far away.
Very emotional in parts and did have me shedding a tear sometimes. A series I would definitely recommend.
May 1, 2025
The fourth book in a series and it didn’t disappoint. Best to read in order as Kate, Louise and Jeannie all find love and continue to navigate village life and Clarkes through WW1 as war comes to an end. I can’t wait for her new series based through WW2. Thanks to May and her publisher.
May 13, 2025
Another lovely book
I couldn't wait for this book to come out to see what happens to the three friends. A lovely story. I really enjoyed reading this one and the others in this wonderful series of books.
I couldn't wait for this book to come out to see what happens to the three friends. A lovely story. I really enjoyed reading this one and the others in this wonderful series of books.
May 10, 2025
Good read
An excellent series read it in two days as once I started it couldn't stop was a very good with the girls getting a good ending I highly recommend the three books
An excellent series read it in two days as once I started it couldn't stop was a very good with the girls getting a good ending I highly recommend the three books
May 15, 2025
With war finally coming to an end, so does our time with the Clarks factory girls...it's the last book in the series and what a series its been!
I've loved every book and have taken the girls to heart. They felt so familiar that I'm feeling sad I won't be joining them again. I'm going to miss their comeraderie, and the community spirit that shines even through the darker days.
It's a wonderful story of hope and heartbreak that's balanced out with love and romance.
I've loved every book and have taken the girls to heart. They felt so familiar that I'm feeling sad I won't be joining them again. I'm going to miss their comeraderie, and the community spirit that shines even through the darker days.
It's a wonderful story of hope and heartbreak that's balanced out with love and romance.
November 18, 2025
Best book ever
Read all the books and loved them all. I just wish that the story would continue!! Highly recommend these books!!
Read all the books and loved them all. I just wish that the story would continue!! Highly recommend these books!!
May 23, 2025
This is the final installment in this delightful series set during World War I. The girls, as the title suggests, are working at the Clarks factory in Street, Somerset, while navigating the ups and downs of life. If you haven’t read the previous books, I recommend doing so, as the story flows seamlessly from one to the next. After her recent marriage to Lucas, Louisa is thrilled to find out she’s expecting. But after all she’s lost since the war began, can she believe this is a sign of brighter days ahead? Meanwhile, her friends Kate and Jeannie struggle to juggle factory work with their responsibilities at home, facing shortages, illness, and heartbreaking news from the front. Then, unexpected news allows Jeannie to finally achieve her heart’s desire—but can she embrace her happiness if it comes at someone else’s expense? When Kate’s overbearing father passes away, she vows to never let another man control her and to pursue a career, no matter the obstacles. But when the armistice brings an unexpected reunion, will she risk her independence for love? One thing is clear: life in the quiet village of Street is changing. Can the Clarks factory girls adapt to the shifting world and stay united?
I’m sad this saga has come to an end, but I found it fascinating to learn about the factory and its impact on the local community. This is a perfect choice for those who enjoy historical stories that vividly portray life on the home front. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher.
I’m sad this saga has come to an end, but I found it fascinating to learn about the factory and its impact on the local community. This is a perfect choice for those who enjoy historical stories that vividly portray life on the home front. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher.
May 10, 2025
This was book #4 in the Clark's Girls series. It takes place in England during WWI. Louisa, Kate, and Jeannie are best friends who live and work at the Clarks Factory. Louisa and Lucas learns that she's expecting. Jeannie and Tom are crazy about each other, even though he's still married. Kate is making her way alone and vows never to have a man control her again.
This is the last in the series, and I loved the series. The war is finishing up, and along comes the Spanish flu. I loved the friendship between the girls, as well as the running theme throughout the series about the conflict between being a Quaker and living through WWI. I also learned a lot more about the Quaker religion as well as life on the street, while most of the town worked at the Clarks Factory. I thought the author did a great job of creating an engaging story, with wonderful characters, and being able to learn more about life during WWI in Europe, as well as the Quaker religion. I'm sad the series is coming to an end, because it was like catching up with old friends. However, I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
Thanks to @boldwoodbooks, @netgalley, and @rachelsrandomresources for this arc.
This is the last in the series, and I loved the series. The war is finishing up, and along comes the Spanish flu. I loved the friendship between the girls, as well as the running theme throughout the series about the conflict between being a Quaker and living through WWI. I also learned a lot more about the Quaker religion as well as life on the street, while most of the town worked at the Clarks Factory. I thought the author did a great job of creating an engaging story, with wonderful characters, and being able to learn more about life during WWI in Europe, as well as the Quaker religion. I'm sad the series is coming to an end, because it was like catching up with old friends. However, I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
Thanks to @boldwoodbooks, @netgalley, and @rachelsrandomresources for this arc.
July 23, 2025
In the latest book in this World War I historical fiction series, readers return to Louisa, Kate, and Jeannie’s lives in 1917 Somerset where the war continues to dominate daily life. Louisa, recently married to Lucas, has just discovered she is pregnant but is slow to celebrate because the war has taken so much from her. Kate and Jeannie struggle to balance their work at home with their factory jobs as pressures mount, but Jeannie suddenly has the chance for her happy ending at someone else’s expense. Kate, on the other hand, refuses to let another man have power over her after her father dies, but a surprise reunion after the armistice might offer her a chance at love and force her to make a hard choice. Continuing to capture the various tensions and drama of the British home front during World War I, these characters still pull readers into the story and lead them to empathize with their plights, while the development of the plot results in similar character development for all three protagonists. Entertaining, immersive, and brilliantly written, readers will love the adventures, surprises, and struggles in store for Kate, Jeannie, and Louisa in this historical fiction series from May Ellis.
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advance copy.
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advance copy.
May 11, 2025
Friendships and family, new life and new beginnings.
I love being back in Street, in Somerset, as Kate, Louisa, and Jeannie are hoping against hope that Britain will win the dreadful war and their loved ones can come home. Once again the book is full of friendships and family, new life and new beginnings, but it also isn't without its heartache as the atrocities of war are still in action. Prisoner of war camps are real, and the Germans are using that dreadful mustard gas!
Despite everything, this book is full of hope and positivity, and I admire how strong people were (and had to be) during these difficult times.
I'm pretty sure that this is the last book in the series, and I'm gutted, I'd love to see how the Clarks Factory Girls live their lives as WWI ends and there is fresh hope on the horizon again. Perhaps May will write about them as they have to devastatingly navigate WWII.
Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Rachel's Random Resources for the opportunity to read and review New Hope For The Clarks Factory Girls by May Ellis.
I love being back in Street, in Somerset, as Kate, Louisa, and Jeannie are hoping against hope that Britain will win the dreadful war and their loved ones can come home. Once again the book is full of friendships and family, new life and new beginnings, but it also isn't without its heartache as the atrocities of war are still in action. Prisoner of war camps are real, and the Germans are using that dreadful mustard gas!
Despite everything, this book is full of hope and positivity, and I admire how strong people were (and had to be) during these difficult times.
I'm pretty sure that this is the last book in the series, and I'm gutted, I'd love to see how the Clarks Factory Girls live their lives as WWI ends and there is fresh hope on the horizon again. Perhaps May will write about them as they have to devastatingly navigate WWII.
Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Rachel's Random Resources for the opportunity to read and review New Hope For The Clarks Factory Girls by May Ellis.
May 15, 2025
Following the lives of the residents of Street and those who work at the Clarks factory this latest instalment takes you on a roller coaster of emotions. Friends Louisa, Jeannie and Kate are hoping that the war will soon end. While Kate and Jeannie are still working at the factory Louisa is thrilled to discover that she is pregnant with Lucas’s baby. Along with her friends she is hoping that this means that things are looking brighter for the future but nothing in life runs smoothly and all three face heartache and hope in equal measure. This flows so well and is very easy to become engaged in. I really like how the characters are described with each one being very individual. This gives a real insight as to what life was like during the war, the hardships people faced but also how communities and friendships stuck together
December 25, 2025
I think this is the last in the series and I really loved all the characters. It's not great literature but it was a pleasant read, emotional at times, sad and joyful. I will continue reading this author.
April 14, 2025
An utterly enchanting read! The war ends, the girls find romance, and the Spanish Flu changes everyone’s lives. I wish this wasn’t the end - that we’d see Street with the changes in the 1920s and watch the kids grow up.
June 12, 2025
I have read this entire series by May Ellis. It has been both interesting and informative. This particular book wraps up the stories of the four best friends and their families. I really enjoyed each of the books. Thanks #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks
May 13, 2025
BRILLIANT BOOK .
July 2, 2025
First time reading this author and really enjoyed the storyline. All 4 books where good and had a bit of everything ( romance, twists, etc.) worth the read.
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