A Home from Home — Rosie Hendry

An emotional and uplifting World War 2 novella from the award-winning author of THE MOTHER'S DAY CLUB Land Girls Phylly and Gracie have become the best of friends, supporting each other as they do their bit for the war effort at Catchetts Farm. Norfolk, England – 1944 The two Land Girls enjoy life at Catchetts Farm, despite exhausting work in all weathers and worrying about loved ones caught up in the war. Gracie's thoughts are never far from her airman husband who risks his life on night-time missions, while Phylly has already suffered a secret loss. New arrivals at the farm bring fresh challenges for the Land Girls. Phylly takes ten-year-old Jimmy, an evacuee from London, under her wing and tries her best to help him overcome his heartbreaking past. Meanwhile, Gracie finds it hard to welcome Italian Prisoners of War, Benedict and Roberto, who've been brought in to assist with the work but who are a stark reminder of the reality of war. After a chance encounter with Edwin, a handsome American GI, Phylly must face up to her past before she can make the right decision — one which could finally give her the happy ending she has always wanted. Will Phylly and Gracie's bond of friendship be strong enough to see them through these toughest of times? Readers absolutely love Rosie Hendry's books:I enjoy the fabulous communities that Rosie creates within her stories, they are so uplifting and inspiring… Rosie Hendry's gorgeous books are historical fiction at it's very best. – Susanne B Net Galley ReviewerRosie has the knack of being able to make the Second World War come alive.  Rosie has clearly done a lot of research into Wartime Britain and this shines through in the quality of her writing. – Gingerbookgeek book blogthe writing is wonderful, very descriptive and emotive. - The Comfy Chair Blog Good ReadsRosie Hendry's style is effortless to read making for a heart-warming and feel-good reading experience. – Linda Hill – Good ReadsSuch a lovely read, that I read it within one day! – Literacy Indulgence blogCall the Midwife fans are going to love Rosie Hendry's delightful, dramatic and engrossing new saga that sparkles with so much warmth and heart. - Bookish Jottings blog