May Ellis
1942, Somerset: the war rages on, but the Cider Girls are ready forthe fight of their lives.With the threat of a German invasion hanging heavy over Somerset,friends Rose, Daisy and Elsie, known as the Cider Girls, are doingeverything they can to prepare.For newly-wed Land Girl Rose, balancing demanding farm work withclandestine combat training is hard enough. But when life takes anunexpected turn, her fierce determination to fight for her countrythreatens to clash with her husband’s overprotective nature.District nurse Daisy is hiding her own dangerous secrets. Desperatelyconcealing her classified missions from the man she has always loved,her emotions are further confused by the arrival of a handsome Italianprisoner of war. Meanwhile, ATS clerk Elsie’s quiet life is disruptedwhen wounded soldier Tim returns from the front, and they’re forced toshare a cottage.With enemy spies infiltrating the county, the stakes have never beenhigher. Will the Cider Girls’ unbreakable bond and undercover trainingbe enough to protect their loved ones before time runs out?Readers love May Ellis:’If you like Annie Murray and Margaret Dickinson you will lovethis.’’A brilliant read. I was captivated by each character. I felt that Iwas with them throughout their journey. I have immediately pre-orderedthe next in the series. I can’t wait to get started and continue ontheir ups and downs of living through dreadful times.’’May Ellis brings 1940s Britain to life with warmth andauthenticity, capturing the friendship and courage of the women duringthe war... A truly uplifting story about love, friendship, and resilience- I loved every page and can’t wait for the next in the series.’
