From Amazon bestseller Pam Howes comes an emotional World War Two saga about three young women whose bravery and friendship will see them through the darkest times. Liverpool, 1939. Bella Rogers thought her life was just starting; she can't wait to get married to her childhood sweetheart, Bobby. But when war is declared and Bobby is called up, his letters stop, leaving Bella heartbroken and alone. Then her family is torn apart by tragedy when her angelic five-year-old sister dies from a terrible illness. They can barely afford a funeral, but the church is packed with the entire community, devastated for their loss. Grieving for her sister and lost love, Bella finds a job at the Bryant and May factory, making matches. As bombs begin to fall, Bella gets the workers singing, keeping spirits high amidst the fear. When she meets a handsome American airman, Earl Franklin Jr, Bella's heart finally starts to mend. Earl encourages her passion and soon she and her friends are offered the opportunity of a lifetime: to travel the country's army bases, entertaining the troops and singing for victory. They name themselves The Bryant Sisters. Just as her life is getting back on track, Bella finds herself pregnant - and Earl reveals a shattering secret that changes everything about their future. Devastated, she flees home to Liverpool, but as an unmarried mother, will her family reject her? And, as she faces a terrible sacrifice, will she ever sing with The Bryant Sisters again? A heartbreaking historical novel about women in wartime, friendship, family and hope. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe and Wives of War. Readers absolutely adore The Girls of Victory Street! 'Pulled me in and made it utterly impossible for me to put down. A heartbreaking story... I really haven't been able to put this one down and found I had devoured the entire book in just one sitting. It really did pull me in. I have loved this book so much, I wish I could give it five hundred stars.' Little Miss Book Lover 87 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 'I absolutely loved this book, loved the flow of the story, loved the characters and loved getting lost into another world while reading it... A heartbreaking story but one that gets you so engaged in it you cannot put it down... Will keep you reading and enjoying right to the very last page, where you will be disappointed that it hasn't carried on, and on... and will desperately want more.' Vicki I Love Reading UK ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 'The story pulled at my heartstrings... Within a few chapters I was hooked and could feel myself experiencing the air raids, the damp dark basements and the sadness of loss and grief alongside all the characters... I wiped tears away at times throughout the book and have laughed and smiled along with them at others. I can't wait for the next book in the series... If you love a really good wartime saga, then this is definitely the book for you! I loved it, and would highly recommend it!' Stardust Book Reviews ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️