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Wartime for the Mill Girls
(2026)(The third book in the Lockwood Inheritance series)
A novel by Chrissie Walsh
A BRAND NEW heart-breaking tale of courage, fortitude and love that defies all the odds – perfect for fans of Fenella Miller, Rosie Goodwin and Daisy Styles 💔
West Yorkshire 1939When the world goes to war, a workforce of women must take the strain.
As the storm clouds of the Second World War gather over Huddersfield, Briony and Jan Van Leyden are at the helm of Lockwood Mill. With government contracts demanding endless khaki cloth for uniforms, the mill pushes production to its limits as the close-knit community waves their husbands and sons off to fight.
Young weaver Jessie Booth lives in fear of receiving a telegram with news of her beloved husband Terry, fighting in the bleak fields of France. Determined to be brave, she blossoms in her role in the Women’s Voluntary Services and finds a new talent, documenting the grit of the women keeping the war effort and country afloat.
Meanwhile, the Van Leydens' own children are drawn into the fray: Paul taking to the skies as an RAF pilot, and his sister, Ruth, embarking on perilous, top-secret work in London and across the Channel in occupied France.
Can the women of Lockwood Mill weather these darkest days, or will the ravages of war destroy everything they hold dear?
An unputdownable, emotional new wartime saga series perfect for fans of Fenella Miller, Daisy Goodwin and Daisy Styles.
Readers and authors love Chrissie Walsh:
''️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Once I started to read this story I couldn’t put it down! I so want to know what happened in later years!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I have given this book five stars, I was totally hooked after just a few pages and I am looking forward to reading more of this community in the next book in this series.’
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘What a fantastic read...full of twists and turns. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to more from the same author.’
⭐️⭐���⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A lovely endearing "trouble at mill" story that readers of historical sagas will love, full of emotion and drama, hope and promises. I really enjoyed reading this book, I was drawn into the storyline from the very beginning. I have given it a well-deserved five-star read.
''️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Social history in a novel at its best. A great novel, excellent storyline, strong characters.’
'Full of joy, sorrow and a big pinch of fun. I loved it' Elizabeth Gill
'With truly heart-tugging moments that make you shed a tear' Diane Allen
Genre: Sagas
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