The Resistance Girls by Alice G. May
Genres: Historical Fiction
They said women were a liability in war. They were wrong.
An intriguing invitation…
Hampered by a controlling father and overlooked by everyone she knows, Serenity Ashworth (Wren to her friends) is determined to do her duty for the war effort and take advantage of the new opportunities for young women like her. So, when a mysterious letter from a Major Belinda Stapleton arrives, Wren is intrigued.
A secret army of women…
Major Stapleton invites Wren to join her Secret Army – a select group of women operating undercover to combat enemy agents. It’s an opportunity to play a critical role in the British Resistance should Hitler ever invade Britain’s shores. Eager to sign up, Wren must first complete a tough training program and, if she succeeds, will enter a world of secrets and spies where the only people she can rely on are the other girls she's trained with.
A daring and deadly mission
Unable to share her secret with anyone, Wren must be ever alert. But when her twin brother Tommy is reported missing in action, Wren is devastated, and even more determined to hit back at the enemy any way she can. When an unexpected opportunity arises to save Tommy, Wren must overcome all self-doubt and take a chance to save those she loves - even if she pays the ultimate price...
A gripping new saga series filled with courage and bravery inspired by the true-life stories of The Women's Secret Army.
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Review
The Resistance Girls by Alice G. May is a captivating and emotionally driven World War II novel that shines a spotlight on the extraordinary courage of ordinary women. The story follows Serenity (Wren) Ashworth as she answers the call to serve her country in a covert resistance unit, and her journey from grief to quiet heroism is both inspiring and thrilling.
The training scenes, the layered tension of her mission, and the constant undercurrent of danger kept the pace brisk and the stakes high. I especially appreciated the themes of female friendship and quiet strength woven throughout, along with a subtle, believable romance that never overshadowed the core story. While there were a few predictable elements, the strong character development and fast-moving plot made this a truly enjoyable read. A strong start to a promising series, and I’ll definitely be picking up the next one.
Meet the Author
About Alice G. May
Alice G. May writes contemporary, historical and saga fiction.
Her new series, The Resistance Girls is inspired by the true story of a highly trained secret army of women working undercover to protect British coastal communities during World War Two.
Having always dreamed of being a writer, Alice finally put pen to paper in her forties.
She lives in the New Forest on the Dorset/Hampshire border and gains inspiration from walking both in the forest and along the coast.
Alice also writes non-fiction, including a memoir (The House That Sat Down Trilogy) and a colourful series of ‘How to Draw The Alice May Way’ books, suitable for all ages. She loves public speaking and regularly attends writing festivals, libraries and social groups to give presentations.
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