Bobby Girls - Book One in a gritty, uplifting new WW1 series about Britain's first ever female police officers (Bell Johanna)(Paperback / softback)

''Johanna Bell has hit the jackpot with this striking WW1 story'' - Jenny Holmes, author of The Spitfire Girls1914. While their men fight in France, at home in Britain women are finally seizing the opportunity to make a difference . . .Maggie and her new friends Annie, Irene and Sarah come from very different backgrounds, but they''ve got one thing in common: they''ve all signed up for the Women Police Volunteers. They can''t wait to show the men just what they''re made of.But soon, Maggie realises she''s in over her head. Hiding her involvement with the WPV from her tyrannous father is becoming ever more difficult, and when she bumps into an old acquaintance with a big chip on his shoulder, the dangers of her new life become all too clear . . .As Maggie and the girls work together to find their feet on the beat, will their friendship get her through the darkest of times?A gritty, uplifting new saga series about the first ever female police officers, set at the outbreak of the First World War - perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Daisy Styles and Call the Midwife.Praise for THE BOBBY GIRLS:Filled with richly drawn characters that leap from the page, and aplot that''s so well researched and well written you will believe you are in the thick of wartime policing, The Bobby Girls is a must-read for all saga fans.'' - Fiona Ford, bestselling author of Christmas at Liberty''s''I really enjoyed reading about Britain''s first female police officers. A lot of research has gone into this
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