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Betty’s sweetheart William has joined the RAF Reserves so she can’t sit around and do nothing – even if it means giving up her ambitions to study law at night school.             Young Patty is relishing the excitement the war brings. But this shop-girl is going to have to grow up quickly, especially now she’s undertaking such back-breaking and dangerous work in the factory.                          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Spring 1940 As the war rages on, Vickers steelworks is busier than ever which is proving tough for Nancy as she juggles working long hours and looking after two young children, all while waiting for her husband to return home safely.             Betty is determined to roll up her sleeves and joins the Women’s Voluntary Service to keep busy and stop from fretting about her fiancé.             But Patty is left worrying about someone closer to home. Sweetheart Archie has been keeping a secret from her, and one that puts him in great danger. Will it threaten to pull them apart for good?                          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Young Patty should be excited to be spending her first festive season with sweetheart Archie, but why does she worry he’s keeping something from her?             Betty is missing her beloved William as he continues his RAF training but she’s determined not to sit around wallowing. In the midst of the coldest winter on record and with the introduction of rationing, times are tougher than ever but Betty has an idea to make sure nobody goes without this winter.             And with our Steel Girls rallying around each other, can there still be hope this Christmas?                          The second novel in the new heartwarming Steel Girls series following our feisty factory sister’s bravery and hope during wartime, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Elaine Everest.                        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'Rich, evocative and spellbinding' KATE THOMPSON                                     'A heartwarming tale of courage, friendship and hope' MILLY JOHNSON                                      ***                        In December 1940, the Blitz has reached Sheffield, but Steel Girl Hattie is more concerned about the war brewing at home between her parents. Desperate to help her mother in any way she can, will Hattie get through with the help of her factory sisters?             Betty is overjoyed to learn that her fiancé will be coming home to complete his RAF training. But when the Blitz begins, he may be in greater danger than ever.             Young Patty has never been prouder of her sweetheart, Archie, than in his role as an Air Raid Warden. But having seen the true cost of war, is he struggling more than Patty could ever imagine?             And as the bombs begin to fall, with heartbreak on the horizon, will the Steel Girls find shelter in each other?                          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'I could not read this book fast enough … I've grown to love this group of strong women!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐             'A tremendously good read … a story of love and friendship at the most difficult times' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐             'Amazing … once you start it's hard to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐             'Gives a great sense of the resilience and camaraderie of communities' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐             'I love this series … another excellent addition' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50589802856721,"sku":"GOR014008113","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":50593358479633,"sku":"NGR9780008598532","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":50998781903121,"sku":"NIN9780008598532","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51400363507985,"sku":"GOR014258872","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51528713994513,"sku":"GOR014317737","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0008598533.jpg?v=1751455060"},{"product_id":"joy-for-the-steel-girls-book-michelle-rawlins-9780008598563","title":"Joy for the Steel Girls","description":"Discover the brand-new heartwarming and dramatic novel in the Steel Girls series now!                       'Emotional and authentic' KATE THOMPSON             'Saga fans are in for a treat!' VICKI BEEBY             'Hopeful, joyous and uplifting' MILLY JOHNSON             'Wartime drama at its best, and the steel girls are my absolute favourite' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐                          ***                        As war rages, can a new arrival bring them together?                        Winter, 1941                        With the darkest nights of the Sheffield Blitz behind them, the Steel Girls are looking ahead to a new chapter. Hattie is thrilled to learn that she is expecting a bundle of joy with her husband, John. But as her father continues to fan the flames of tension at home, can she protect her baby – and herself – in such uncertain times?             Josie never dreamt that she would be raising her girls without her beloved husband, Alf. But as the war continues, she is determined to roll up her sleeves and give her daughters the strength to carry on.             Eldest daughter Daisy has seen the war destroy everything she holds dear. But as she begins to put the past behind her, could the upcoming spring bring with it the first flush of love?                          As the Steel Girls look ahead, could it be that they find joy…even in the toughest of times?                                      ***                        Readers are enchanted by the Joy for the Steel Girls:           'Love this series so much really don’t want it to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐             'Such a joy to read another book about these hard-working, brave women' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐             'Honestly, picking this book up was my favourite part of my day! Every morning, with a cup of coffee and a few chapters – bliss' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐             'It was lovely to be back with the Steel Girls' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐             Perfect for fans of:           📜 Historical fiction             👩🏻 Strong female characters             📚 Saga             👪🏻 Family life fiction             ❤️ Romance, friendship and all forms of love             Don't miss the rest of the beloved, five-star Steel Girls series!           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