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Heartbreak for the Great Western Railway Girls
The Great Western Railway Girls (Book 3)
- Author
- Jane Lark
- Narrator
- Katherine Press
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 14 April 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 23 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
As bombs fall, hopes and dreams are shattered, and the Great Western Railway Girls rely on their friendship like never before.
When Swindon comes under attack in late 1940, the women of the Great Western Railway Works find themselves on the frontline of war, battling for Britain. Working long gruelling shifts, watching for enemy aircraft from the factory roofs, and sleeping in crowded air raid shelters.
These brave young women face fear for their men, danger and exhaustion but they still live life beyond the war – with Lily raising her brother’s child, Maggie navigating a budding romance and Catherine leading the emotional fight by keeping everyone busy, including herself…
Can they stay strong, for each other?
A page-turning story of sisterhood, sacrifice and the extraordinary strength of ordinary women.
Praise for Jane Lark:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Friendship, drama and an array of authentic characters make this debut saga a must-read.’ Maisie Thomas
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A compulsive, absolutely unputdownable read! I was enthralled by the wonderful stories of these courageous Railway Girls. Swindon and the Great Western Railway community come alive in this book.' Renita D'Silva
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a brilliant read!! Jane Lark has an incredible talent to draw the reader in from the first page' Reader Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A powerful, many faceted book, intelligent and well written. Exceptional characters, emotionally charged, with mystery and suspense.' Reader Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I enjoyed it from beginning to end and have decided I would read anything by Jane Lark... hell I'd even read her shopping list!' Reader Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A worthy five-star read!' Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Jane Lark
- Narrator
- Katherine Press
- Duration
- 8 hours 23 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 April 2026
- ISBN
- 9781836565734
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Generational sagas, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Fiction: narrative themes, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: general and literary
Synopsis
The BRAND NEW instalment in the gripping, emotional wartime saga series from Jane Lark 🚂💔📖 Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Daisy Styles.As bombs fall, hopes and dreams are shattered, and the Great Western Railway Girls rely on their friendship like never before.When Swindon comes under attack in late 1940, the women of the Great Western Railway Works find themselves on the frontline of war, battling for Britain. Working long gruelling shifts, watching for enemy aircraft from the factory roofs, and sleeping in crowded air raid shelters.These brave young women face fear for their men, danger and exhaustion but they still live life beyond the war – with Lily raising her brother’s child, Maggie navigating a budding romance and Catherine leading the emotional fight by keeping everyone busy, including herself…Can they stay strong, for each other?A page-turning story of sisterhood, sacrifice and the extraordinary strength of ordinary women.Praise for Jane Lark:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Friendship, drama and an array of authentic characters make this debut saga a must-read.’ Maisie Thomas⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A compulsive, absolutely unputdownable read! I was enthralled by the wonderful stories of these courageous Railway Girls. Swindon and the Great Western Railway community come alive in this book.' Renita D'Silva⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a brilliant read!! Jane Lark has an incredible talent to draw the reader in from the first page' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A powerful, many faceted book, intelligent and well written. Exceptional characters, emotionally charged, with mystery and suspense.' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I enjoyed it from beginning to end and have decided I would read anything by Jane Lark... hell I'd even read her shopping list!' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A worthy five-star read!' Reader Review
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