{"product_id":"potteries-girls-on-the-home-front","title":"Potteries Girls On The Home Front By Johnson, Lynn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarch 1911: Betty Dean\u003c\/b\u003e needs a job and somewhere to live, and eventually, a husband – according to her mother. Sent into service at Stowford House in Cheshire, where the days are long and the work is gruelling, Betty’s dreams of making something of herself seem even further away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut soon she is forced to return to The Potteries, carrying with her a dreadful secret which could leave her reputation in tatters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCould WW1 bring new opportunities or will Betty run out of options?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new job on the trams throws her a lifeline. Meeting fellow tram girls Connie and Jean brings the joy of friendship, even if Betty struggles with having to keep secrets from her new pals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Duncan Kennedy, a shy but charming soldier, enters Betty’s life, it seems that she may finally find love. But opening herself up isn’t easy, and when he leaves for the front, she finds herself alone once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the Great War rumbles on, Betty’s life in The Potteries is full of its own battles…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heart-breaking WW1 saga that fans of Pam Howes and Nancy Revell will love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are loving \u003ci\u003eThe Potteries Girls on the Home Front\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Well written, with \u003cb\u003ea lovely storyline and lovely characters\u003c\/b\u003e...\u003cb\u003ecouldn''t put it down\u003c\/b\u003e.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''\u003cb\u003eFamily saga at its best. Brilliant book \u003c\/b\u003e– can''t wait to read more by this author.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A \u003cb\u003egood cosy read\u003c\/b\u003e, but not without a little heartbreak and some \u003cb\u003efeel good moments as well to delight the reader\u003c\/b\u003e.’ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Lynn Johnson’s Potteries Girls series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A \u003cb\u003epoignant, emotional and heart-wrenching read\u003c\/b\u003e…best read with a box of tissues handy’ \u003ci\u003eBookish Jottings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This truly was \u003cb\u003ea fabulous story from beginning to end\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eI struggled to put it down!\u003c\/b\u003e… richly detailed, beautifully written and the storyline along with the characters was enthralling’ \u003ci\u003eRose is Reading\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eI highly recommend reading this\u003c\/b\u003e and being transported back in time. An excellent historical fiction that \u003cb\u003ehad me compulsively turning the pages\u003c\/b\u003e.’ \u003ci\u003eBooks and Bookends\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eOverall, I loved it\u003c\/b\u003e. There were lots of moments that made me gasp and others that almost made me cry, and then there were those that made me smile and sigh.’ \u003ci\u003eJess Bookish Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eheartwarming and emotional\u003c\/b\u003e. I absolutely love the story line…I really enjoyed the setting and the characters. \u003cb\u003eIf you enjoy historical fiction, this is definitely a book to read\u003c\/b\u003e!’ \u003ci\u003eJessica Belmont Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eI’m quite astonished this is a debut novel\u003c\/b\u003e… The characters came alive on the page, and it’s a fully rounded story… \u003cb\u003eA fabulous read\u003c\/b\u003e’ \u003ci\u003eGrace J Reviewerlady\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘an \u003cb\u003eemotional, captivating read\u003c\/b\u003e which is \u003cb\u003eperfect for anyone who loves a good saga!\u003c\/b\u003e… \u003cb\u003ea fantastic read\u003c\/b\u003e that quickly drew me into the story and kept my interest throughout with its fabulous plot.’ \u003ci\u003eOver The Rainbow Book Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘the author \u003cb\u003ewinds her story around your person and snares your heart\u003c\/b\u003e… Though filled with much darkness and despair, \u003cb\u003ethere is also hope and love\u003c\/b\u003e’ \u003ci\u003eInsatiable Readers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eJohnson has a Cookson flair\u003c\/b\u003e…she does \u003cb\u003ecapture the heart and soul of her characters\u003c\/b\u003e.’ \u003ci\u003eCheryl M-M Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57562060030334,"sku":"NW9781804360255","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781804360255.jpg?v=1785146568","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-usa\/products\/potteries-girls-on-the-home-front","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}