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Wartime Midwives #4
A Mother's Love
The heartwarming and joyful new Wartime Midwives story of three struggling mothers pulling together in the heart of WWII, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Nancy Revell and Call the Midwife
Three mothers. Three very different backgrounds. And a bond they will never forget . . .
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The Lake District, 1944. Spring is in the air for the women at Mary Vale Mother and Baby Home.
Beautiful Stella, the head-turning cook of a munitions factory, has been swept off her feet by a handsome GI. He proposes when she falls pregnant, but soon his letters stop arriving . . .
Then there is Lillian, who is deeply unimpressed when she is conscripted as a Land Girl miles from her home, but then she meets a charming, married vet . . .
Meanwhile, midwife Ada is getting used to being back at work after the birth of her own beautiful baby girl. But she faces the biggest challenge of her life when the home is engulfed in an outbreak of whooping cough.
Though each woman is from a different walk of life, only together can they help Mary Vale come through this crisis . . .
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Praise for Daisy Styles
'An absolute joy to read' Kate Thompson
'Will tug at the heart strings of readers everywhere!' Fiona Ford
'Truly endearing characters' Annie Murray
Three mothers. Three very different backgrounds. And a bond they will never forget . . .
________
The Lake District, 1944. Spring is in the air for the women at Mary Vale Mother and Baby Home.
Beautiful Stella, the head-turning cook of a munitions factory, has been swept off her feet by a handsome GI. He proposes when she falls pregnant, but soon his letters stop arriving . . .
Then there is Lillian, who is deeply unimpressed when she is conscripted as a Land Girl miles from her home, but then she meets a charming, married vet . . .
Meanwhile, midwife Ada is getting used to being back at work after the birth of her own beautiful baby girl. But she faces the biggest challenge of her life when the home is engulfed in an outbreak of whooping cough.
Though each woman is from a different walk of life, only together can they help Mary Vale come through this crisis . . .
________
Praise for Daisy Styles
'An absolute joy to read' Kate Thompson
'Will tug at the heart strings of readers everywhere!' Fiona Ford
'Truly endearing characters' Annie Murray
409 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 3, 2022
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March 29, 2024
A nice, comforting, somewhat predictable read. Great for when you don't want to think too much! Easy read.
October 17, 2022
I think this is the best one yet, there are a couple of very sad moments which have made me cry but the Happy moments made up for them. I'm really looking forward to reading the next one.
January 3, 2025
This Christmas, my partner gifted me A Mother’s Love by Daisy Styles, introducing me to a genre I’m not particularly familiar with. I was intrigued by the chance to step out of my comfort zone, and this novel didn’t disappoint in delivering an immersive journey into historical fiction.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of the book was how it brought the past to life. Rather than relying solely on dry historical facts, Styles focuses on the personal experiences of her characters. This gave me a deeper understanding of the relationships, struggles, and resilience of women at home during the time period. Watching how these bonds formed and how women navigated the challenges of their lives was both heartwarming and eye-opening.
That said, I found the ending to be a disappointment. After such a strong build-up, it felt rushed and unrealistic, leaving me with more questions than answers. The conclusion lacked the same depth and care that made the rest of the story so compelling, which was unfortunate given the promising premise and strong character development throughout.
Despite this, I’m intrigued enough to explore Daisy Styles’ earlier works. Her ability to weave historical detail with engaging personal narratives makes her storytelling unique, and I’m curious to see how her other novels compare.
Overall, A Mother’s Love was an interesting introduction to both Daisy Styles and this genre. While the ending could have been more satisfying, the journey through history and the characters’ lives made it worth the read. If you enjoy character-driven historical fiction, this might still be a book to consider.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of the book was how it brought the past to life. Rather than relying solely on dry historical facts, Styles focuses on the personal experiences of her characters. This gave me a deeper understanding of the relationships, struggles, and resilience of women at home during the time period. Watching how these bonds formed and how women navigated the challenges of their lives was both heartwarming and eye-opening.
That said, I found the ending to be a disappointment. After such a strong build-up, it felt rushed and unrealistic, leaving me with more questions than answers. The conclusion lacked the same depth and care that made the rest of the story so compelling, which was unfortunate given the promising premise and strong character development throughout.
Despite this, I’m intrigued enough to explore Daisy Styles’ earlier works. Her ability to weave historical detail with engaging personal narratives makes her storytelling unique, and I’m curious to see how her other novels compare.
Overall, A Mother’s Love was an interesting introduction to both Daisy Styles and this genre. While the ending could have been more satisfying, the journey through history and the characters’ lives made it worth the read. If you enjoy character-driven historical fiction, this might still be a book to consider.
November 15, 2023
I’ve been making my way through this series for the last few years and I love returning back to it. To the Nuns and nurses of Mary Vale, meeting them new mothers and getting to know their stories. It makes for such addicting reading and I also love catching up with the characters we’ve come to get to know over the several books.
With a new land girl, a woman falling to the charms of an American airmen and new to be mothers at Mary Vale, there was plenty to keep you reading. Ive grown used to the authors writing style and these were amongst my first wartime books that I really got into so they have a special place in my heart along with the Bomb Girls series.
Also the setting of these books is gorgeous in the Lake District and sets a vivid lovely backdrop. The author also does a great job at capturing the times. Christmas with the wartime midwives is solidly on my ‘to read soon’ pile before Christmas arrives and I’m excited to rejoin all the characters and meet some new faces!
With a new land girl, a woman falling to the charms of an American airmen and new to be mothers at Mary Vale, there was plenty to keep you reading. Ive grown used to the authors writing style and these were amongst my first wartime books that I really got into so they have a special place in my heart along with the Bomb Girls series.
Also the setting of these books is gorgeous in the Lake District and sets a vivid lovely backdrop. The author also does a great job at capturing the times. Christmas with the wartime midwives is solidly on my ‘to read soon’ pile before Christmas arrives and I’m excited to rejoin all the characters and meet some new faces!
March 7, 2022
Another book in the Midwife Series. When I start these books by Daisy Styles I just cannot put them down once you have engaged with the characters. Nurse Ada seems such a wonderful person managing her life nursing, and minding her doctor husband Jamie (who also works at Mary Vale and their own daughter, and not forgetting Matron Sister Ann the nun who is in charge of Mary Vale. You have the wonderful characters of Stella and Lillian whose stories come to life in the book. I enjoyed this book very much and recommend your read them in order, although the ladies of Mary Vale are different mothers passing through the stories. I now look forward to the next one Christmas With the Wartime Midwives due out in October 2022.
May 3, 2022
I am devouring this book and everyday I can’t wait to get home and read . The general plot just shows that the people who appear to be good aren’t good all the time . The people who appear to be bad in this book( at one point it seems the “bad girl” in this book is the same as Sister Edith Mann in the last book .. but please keep on reading before making that judgement . Also it seems like Perfect Ada, her family , and the nuns aren’t as perfect as they have been for the past three books . The pregnancy plots are somewhat predicable after three books . The most interesting plot is the “bad girl “ plot .
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March 21, 2022
Can't wait for next installment 😍👍👍
April 12, 2022
Another gorgeous addition to a lovely series. Ideal for fans of 'Call the Midwife'.
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March 5, 2023Absolutely loved this one.
December 4, 2024
Loved these books. So good to follow a place/people through the books. This was no exception. Highly recommend these. Will be looking at reading more DS in the future
December 3, 2025
Even though I read the fourth book first I throughly enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading the rest of the series
August 26, 2023
Daisy styles really knows how to captivate the reader. Easy and enjoyable to read always
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