Keep the Home Fires Burning

Paperback Published on: 03/05/2018
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Synopsis

The first in the fabulous wartime saga series from the creator of ITV smash-hit Home Fires.Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife and Foyle's War.

In Britain's darkest hour, an extraordinary community of women strives to protect the Home Front. When an enemy plane crashes into the village, every one of their lives will change for ever . . .
Frances Barden, Chair of Great Paxford's Women's Institute, feels it's her role to lead the community. But as her factory is shut down and her husband's secret child arrives at her door, she finds she'll need the support of every woman in the WI. Luckily she has Pat Simms, Erica Campbell and Steph Farrow to turn to.

But as the war escalates, each woman finds herself facing challenges she never expected and threats she couldn't have imagined. When a plane crashes in the heart of their village, every one of their lives will change for ever.
Will their combined strength be enough to get them through the war?

Look out for the second and third books in the series - A Woman's War and A Woman's Courage.

What you are saying about Keep the Home Fires Burning:

'I'd put it on par with Call the Midwife . . . great characters and a strong story . . .'

'Love, love, love this book!!!'

'Beautiful, nuanced characters . . . you'll find yourself laughing and crying along with everyone in Great Paxford'

'It is so warm, pulling you into the lives of these strong courageous women, sharing their deepest fears and highest joys . . . Wonderfully compelling'

'Read it all in one sitting. I can hardly wait for the next instalment'

'An excellent story'

'I absolutely adore these books'

'I have enjoyed these books immensely'

'I feel like I actually know the Great Paxford community and their struggles. So looking forward to the next book'

'Has me sitting on the edge of my seat'

'Several scenes brought tears to both my husband and my eyes . . .'

'Wonderful story, great characterisations and full of personal valour!'

'Could not stop reading . . . you feel such empathy with the characters and the storylines are so gripping and involve the reader emotionally'

'This story just gets more interesting'

'Absolutely brilliant book, couldn't put it down'

'Can't wait for the next book'

'Well-rounded, diverse and complex characters'

'Wasn't sure it would be as good as TV, but was I wrong . . . couldn't put it down'

'Totally wonderful in every way'

'Loved it, couldn't put it down'

'I can't wait to read the next book'

'Excellent'

'Looking forward to the next instalment already'

'Love reading about these characters and their storylines. Five stars'

'Savouring every scene'

'I highly recommend this book and I am anxiously looking forward to the next book!'

'I just love this book'

'Brilliant'

'I can't wait to read the next book'

'Loved the TV series. Loved the book'

'I just want more and more'

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Zaffre
  • ISBN: 9781785763601
  • Number of pages: 512
  • Dimensions: 197 x 131 x 33 mm
  • Weight: 354g
  • Languages: English

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Keep the Home Fires Burning
A cancelled TV series triumphs on the page!
It is sad when a television programme is cancelled, especially when it is left on a terrific cliffhanger. Fans of “Home Fires” the series which featured th... READ MORE
Sarah
Keep the Home Fires Burning
Northern Rural Life
I have not seen the television show that this book is an offshoot from so the characters were completely new to me. Fortunately that is not a pr... READ MORE
Marjorie Odonnell
Keep the Home Fires Burning
Village Life
It all goes on in a village!? I live in one myself and most definitely agree. This book is set during the second world war and Hitler is doing a very good... READ MORE
Hazel Tyson
Keep the Home Fires Burning
The answer to what happened when the ITV tv series ended
I had been awaiting an answer to what happened after the TV series suddenly ended and here it is. The author states in a letter at the end of the book tha... READ MORE
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