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The Cornish Girls
Series · 8 books · 2021-2026

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#1

Wartime with the Cornish Girls

2021

1941. The Blitz rages over London. And even in Cornwall, the war is being fought… When Violet loses her sister in the Blitz, she must take her nieces to safety in Cornwall. On the coast, she meets carefree chorus girl Eva, who is also running from the dangers of London. But Porthcurno hides a secret military base, and soon Violet and Eva realise there’s a battle to fight in Cornwall, too. Together with local Hazel, who works on the base, they must come together to help the war effort. But will their friendship be enough to keep them safe? The perfect uplifting wartime read for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas.
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#2

Christmas with the Cornish Girls

2021

1941. The bombs still fall, but in St. Ives Christmas is finally approaching for the Cornish Girls… With the war ongoing, Lily is feeling anything but festive. That is, until Eva asks if she’ll join her in working at an officers’ convalescent home, lifting her spirits no end. Eva came to St. Ives to be near the man who almost gave his life to protect hers. But will the wounded pilot ever help to heal himself by opening his heart to love? Rose suspects the local orphanage is mistreating its charges – and it’s her job to uncover the truth before it’s too late… Can the Cornish Girls help one another through the darkest days in order to give everyone in St. Ives the sparkling Christmas they so deserve? The second in the uplifting wartime Cornish Girls series, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas.
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#3

Courage for the Cornish Girls

2022

April 1942. Enemy gunfire on Penzance beach brings the Cornish Girls rushing to the rescue... Yearning for adventure, Demelza dreams of one day joining the fire wardens. But before she can do so, gunfire during a trip to the beach provides her with an unexpected opportunity to get stuck in. On hand to help the wounded beachgoers, Lily draws admiration with her nursing skills and is offered an exciting new position in the hospital in Penzance. And swayed by her niece, Lily's Aunt Violet agrees to take in three evacuees rescued on the beach, though they turn out to be more of a handful than she bargained for. But even as the war rages around them, the biggest challenge facing each woman turns out to be one of the heart. Can the Cornish Girls help one another to open themselves up to love...? Readers are dazzled by Courage for the Cornish Girls: 'Romance...friendship...orphans...family...women helping in any way they can...Don't miss this book' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A lovely historical war story. Can't wait to read what happens next in this saga...' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'How nice it was to catch up with \[the Cornish Girls\]. I so hope \[they\] continue with their antics...' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Plenty of twists and turns, well written, likeable characters and easy to follow. I'm already looking forward to the next in the series...' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A great read - highly recommended' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A lovely five star read! I look forward to the next one!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Much loved characters that will stay with you, due to their courage, determination and patriotic spirit - five stars from me' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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#4

A Mother’s Hope for the Cornish Girls

2023

Can the bonds of motherhood give them the strength they’ll need to get through the war? St Ives, Spring 1943. After having given up her baby at seventeen, Sonya is inspired by her work at an orphanage to discover what happened to her daughter twenty-five years ago. Reunited, they struggle to bond whilst braving the war together. Nurse Lily has returned to St Ives to finish training as a midwife. But when old flame Tristan is brought in wounded, she must put the past firmly to bed in order to care for him. And working at Tristan’s convalescent home, Mary longs for the romance she reads of in her novels. But her overprotective mother is making that more difficult at every turn… In times of war, the Cornish Girls can rely on one another to make it through. But can they lean on the bonds of motherhood for support too? A heart-warming tale of motherhood in wartime, for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas.
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#5

Wedding Bells for the Cornish Girls

2023

The fifth heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls series, coming soon – pre-order now! Can love still thrive in the uncertainty of war? Summer 1943, Bude, Cornwall Alice,18, receives a mysterious war work summons to report to a special unit in Bude, a popular seaside resort in North Cornwall, but she’s not allowed to discuss it. Terrified but excited, she launches herself into training for the most important job she’s ever had. Meanwhile, Penny ‘Pickles’ – a land girl from the farm – also goes to Bude with Alice to work at a dairy. Dreaming of finding love but terminally shy, can Penny pluck up the confidence to speak to a charming local fisherman and possibly find what she’s most looking for? Evelyn, a young widow who runs the boarding house where Alice and Penny are staying, has her hands full with a small child to care for and a tearaway younger sister. When two American troops are billeted in her house, Evelyn is frustrated and butts heads with one of them, but it isn’t long before sparks begin to fly… Can love thrive for the Cornish Girls, even amidst the uncertainty of war? A heart-warming tale of love in wartime, for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas. Readers have been swept away by the Cornish Girls: ‘Romance…friendship…orphans…family…women helping in any way they can…Don’t miss this book’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely historical war story. Can't wait to read what happens next in this saga…’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘How nice it was to catch up with [the Cornish Girls]. I so hope [they] continue with their antics…’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Plenty of twists and turns, well written, likeable characters and easy to follow. I'm already looking forward to the next in the series…’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great read – highly recommended’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely five star read! I look forward to the next one!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Much loved characters that will stay with you, due to their courage, determination and patriotic spirit – five stars from me’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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#6

Victory for the Cornish Girls

2024

The brand new heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest Will the Cornish girls come out on top once the war is finally over? Bude, Cornwall 1944. Even in Cornwall, the war shows no signs of slowing… When tragic circumstances force Alice to give up her spy training, she is distraught. That is, until she’s asked to join a specialist group of codebreakers who might just find the key to winning the war. Young Imogen feels impotent to help her beloved Cornwall as war rages on. When she suspects the attractive new Vicar of betraying their country, she's determined to uncover his deceit. Meanwhile, American Pearl - entertainer to the troops – pours her heart into into the war effort to boost morale, despite being jilted by her sweetheart. Can she find a home, and maybe even a family, in Bude? As the war continues to rage on, will the Cornish Girls make it through to victory together? Readers love Victory for the Cornish ‘Absolutely love this saga. Can't get enough of the storylines and characters’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a good read’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The Cornish Girls have been one of my favourite wartime series of all time and both starting and ending the war with them over the years has been a true joy to read’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A nice romantic story of three girls trying to find love at the end of WWII’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The book was so amazing! It was very well written, and the plot line very well. I would highly recommend this book’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wonderful characters’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant family saga’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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#7

A New Hope for the Cornish Girls

2024

The brand new heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest Recently widowed, Sheila is determined to run the Porthcurno shop on her own, despite family opposition. Seeing villagers facing hard times, she’s desperate to help but not sure where to even start. When her soldier beau breaks off their engagement to marry someone else, Land Girl Selina is devastated. Will going to the aid of her struggling sister restore her faith in human nature? Fellow Land Girl Joan has always preferred books over boys. Yet when she meets Arthur, recently back from France and a damaged soul, she feels a connection. But Joan’s friends warn her off him. Can she ignore the promptings of her heart? The fighting has stopped, but the Cornish Girls still face heartbreaking decisions – will they make the right choices?
#9

The Cornish Girls Before the Storm

2026

Meet the Cornish Girls before the war! War looms on the horizon. Their lives are about to change forever… Dagenham, 1939. Sheila Hopkins has always put her family first. But when tragedy strikes, she's faced with an impossible hold on to what's left of the past, or take a leap of faith for the future. Her daughter Betsy is trying to stay strong for her children, even as her marriage is tested by sorrow and the rising tension towards her loving husband's German heritage. Then an act of violence shatters her fragile peace and everything begins to unravel. And newcomer Edith Treloar arrives from Cornwall with a suitcase full of hopes and heartbreak… and a secret that could change everything. As the first sirens sound, they will discover that the greatest battles are fought closest to home. Will they find the strength to carry on together? An emotional and uplifting romance saga novel about love and courage just at the turn of World War Two, perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Vicki Beeby, Lizzie Lane and Elaine Everest.

Author

Betty Walker
Betty Walker
Author · 8 books

Born in Ilford, Essex, author Betty Walker now lives in Cornwall with her large family, where she enjoys gardening and coastal walks. She loves discovering curious historical facts, and devotes much time to investigating her family tree. Betty also writes under other names! She writes atmospheric contemporary thrillers as Jane Holland, light-hearted romances as Beth Good, and YA fantasy and Tudor historicals as Victoria Lamb.

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