Can the Highland girls prove everyone wrong? Don't miss this poignant and heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke, Dilly Court and Rosie Archer, from the author of A Wartime Secret.
Scotland, 1942.
The Lumberjills, the newest recruits in the Women's Timber Corps, arrive in the Scottish Highlands to a hostile reception from doubtful locals. The young women are determined to prove them wrong and serve their country – but they're also all looking for something more…
Lady Persephone signed up to show everyone she's more than just a pretty face – but it'll take more than some charm and her noble credentials to win handsome Sergeant Fraser over.
Tall, strong Grace has led a lonely life working on a croft, with just her mother for company. All she wants is to find her place in the world – even if that's a thousand miles from home.
And Irene misses her husband terribly, so until he returns home from the frontline, she's distracting herself with war work. But one distraction too far leads to devastating consequences…
Can the Lumberjills get through their struggles together – even when tragedy strikes?
Readers LOVE Helen Yendall!
‘A must for fans of WWII stories. It has everything I enjoy in a book. Intrigue, romance, adventure and true friendship. Highly recommended.' NetGalley reviewer
‘Gorgeous story. I really enjoyed it.' NetGalley reviewer
‘If you love wartime and family saga you will love this book.' NetGalley reviewer
‘Enjoyable… An entertaining, heart-warming novel that I can thoroughly recommend.' NetGalley reviewer
‘Plenty of twists (and some pleasingly teasing romances too)… Humour and spot-on period detail… Great fun to read… A hugely satisfying story. Highly recommended. NetGalley reviewer
