The Mother's Day Victory by Rosie Hendry Series: Women on the Home Front #2
Genres: Historical Fiction
Can the Women on the Home Front protect their community in times of war?
Norfolk, 1940. As war rages on, sisters Prue and Thea, along with the wider community of Great Plumstead, are doing all they can to help the war effort, from running the mobile canteen for the Women's Voluntary Service to organising clothing drives and collecting salvage.
When, Anna, a young German girl who fled her country, seeks refuge in the village, Thea opens up her home, Rookery House, and invites Anna into their growing family. But while many in the village welcome Anna with open arms, others are suspicious of the new arrival . . .
As the war intensifies and panic sweeps the country, Anna is taken by the government who fear she's a spy. The women of Great Plumstead are already fighting their own battles on the Home Front, but will they come together in Anna's time of need to keep the newest member of their community safe from war?
The Mother's Day Victory is the perfect wartime family saga and the second novel in Rosie Hendry's much-loved series, filled with heart-warming friendships, nostalgic community spirit and a courageous make-do-and-mend attitude. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Donna Douglas and Elaine Everest.
I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Review
This book picks up right after the first one ends, and that is why I think I should have read the first one. That being said, I did enjoy this book, although I have heard that the first was much better. I will leave that for you to decide. I did enjoy that I got brief summaries of what had happened so that I was not completely lost.
We are in the village of Great Plumstead, getting ready to welcome Anna, who has fled her homeland after sanctions were placed on the Jewish people. Anna gets a mixed welcome, as I imagined a lot of people did during this time period. Honestly, this was a very real portrayal and description in my opinion.
Of course, then Anna was taken away with all of the other German immigrants. The process of trying to decide if she, and the other immigrants, are a threat is rather lengthy and a bit boring to me. When Anna was first taken away, I was scared for her, but as the story unfolds, I almost forgot she was imprisoned. I guess I expected a little more from a historical fiction novel than this. As I previously stated, it is not bad, but it is rather tame in comparison to my expectations.
interesting characters
The book sounds very interesting. Nice cover.
The Mother’s Day Victory sounds like a great read, thanks for sharing your review and have a splendid day!
Sounds great – I love historical fiction
It sounds like an interesting insight into those times.
This sounds like a great book! I’m always drawn to period pieces.
I like that the author gives brief summaries of the previous book so that you are not totally lost if you begin this one without having read the first. I will have to see if that is enough to give this one a shot without having read anything previously from this author.
Thank you for sharing your honest review of this story, it does sounds like a good book and series
Historical fiction and a strong woman? Yes please! Thanks for sharing this one!
sounds wonderful!
I don’t usually read historical fiction but this sounds great
Thank you for sharing, this sounds wonderful
Thank you for sharing your review of this story, it does sounds like a good series
This one sounds super good and I enjoyed reading the review. I really like the cover of this one and the title is great too.
Rosie Hendry is new to me, but I love meeting new authors. Thanks to this blog for the introduction. I am now collecting the book, ‘East End Angels’. I like to have at least the first 2 books in a series before I start reading them.
The Mother’s Day Victory sounds like a book I would really enjoy. Thank you for sharing your review.
Sounds like a book my kiddo would enjoy. They have always loved historical fiction!
The highlights in your review have revealed the unique role of women in times of war. I think the book series are worth reading and that I will surely do.
Thanks for the tip to read the first book before this one
Sounds like a book I would enjoy. Thanks for the great review.
I love women on the home front books. I need something like this about friendship and love.