THE GUNNER GIRLS - EVIE'S STORY

<p><strong>An absolutely heartbreaking and uplifting wartime story of love loss and friendship.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>1942.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Determined to do her bit for the war effort Yorkshire lass Evie Sinclair leaves her island home to become an Ack Ack Gunner Girl defending Britain from Luftwaffe attacks.</p><p><br></p><p>On the train steaming towards the Durham training depot Evie meets lively fellow recruits Lily and Gloria - and the three become firm friends.</p><p><br></p><p>As they embark on a gruelling training programme Evie Lily and Gloria grab whatever rare opportunity they can to enjoy themselves. At a local dance Evie meets handsome young RAF pilot Matt and the pair begin a passionate romance.</p><p><br></p><p>When Matt proposes Evie's happiness should be complete but she's reluctant to give up her new-found freedom and agrees to marry only when the war is over.</p><p><br></p><p>Then tragedy strikes. Forced to leave the services Evie returns home - only to be shunned by her disapproving mother. Alone and pregnant Evie is determined to keep her baby.</p><p><br></p><p>But life will be tough for a penniless unmarried mother at a time when women are judged harshly and the men are away at war. It's a long way from Evie's carefree days as a Gunner Girl. Will she ever be reunited with Lily and Gloria?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Fans of Nadine Dorries Rosie Goodwin Dilly Court Anna Jacobs Rosie Clarke Tania Crosse Lizzie Lane and Catherine Cookson will devour this emotional wartime saga.</strong></p>