A Mother's War

'Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and doesn't let go!' Diney Costeloe'Beautiful ... I can't wait for the next instalment' Judy Summers'A tender tale of love and strength in the midst of war' Val Wood'Stays with you long after you have finished reading' Margaret Dickinson'A highly enjoyable, immersive read!' Sarah Sykes'Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending. Had me hooked' Louisa Treger ___________North Yorkshire, September 1939.Rosina Calvert-Lazenby, widowed by forty-four, has lived at Raven Hall all her life. With war approaching, Rosina must be strong for her five daughters who are thick as thieves. When the RAF come to stay at Raven Hall, Rosina is intrigued by their charismatic, albeit young, sergeant. But is there time for love with the war looming?Grace Calvert-Lazenby is twenty-one years old and determined to live a fuller life. When she joins the Women's Royal Naval Service, she trades the safety of Raven Hall for exhausting drills and conflicting acts of secrecy. But Grace knows that everyone has a part to play in the war and she is ready for a brave new adventure.With so much on the line, Rosina and Grace must learn how to push themselves and have the courage to lead those around them into the unknown . . .This heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke. ___________Praise for Mollie Walton:'A Journey. Compelling. Addictive' Val Wood 'Beautiful and poignant' Tania Crosse 'Feisty female characters, an atmospheric setting ... A phenomenal read' Cathy Bramley 'Great characters who will stay with me for a long time' Beth Miller 'Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling. I loved it' Miranda Dickinson