The Lumberjills

 

The Lumberjills by M W Arnold-historical fiction/saga 

I often learn things from the books I read. Sometimes the unusual funny facts we can all quote when we think about it and sometimes of real lives and things that went on before our time. I knew of the land army and some of the air force girls but I didn't know about the lumberjills. This and Mick's other series about the girls who flew aircraft when built to their bases, has been a most interesting informative way of picking up knowledge. The lumberjills as the name suggests were women who joined up to help in felling trees, (the women's timber corps) wood being a much needed resource in war time. Mick has the knack of telling a story and putting facts in without the reader quite realising (if that makes sense?). What a wonderful way to learn history and social history. I know Mick is meticulous about his fact finding and this shines through in each and every one of his books.

In this we meet four ladies, each from different backgrounds wanting to do their best for the war effort and of those around them. As in any group there’s the shy and the loud, the funny one and the serious which may alternate depending on the situation, I'm only 30% of the way through as I write this first part and I'm already hooked. We hear of bravery and acceptance, of loss and war. A light hearted tale that brings a smile  whilst retaining the seriousness of the situation.

A brilliantly written highly entertaining informative read that I thoroughly enjoyed.  I'm hoping there is more to come from Berry and her friends. Please sign me up now!

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The Lumberjills Berry Chambers and her co-workers have joined the Women's Timber Corps—known as the Lumberjills—to do their bit for Britain. On their first day felling trees, they rescue an RAF pilot and become entangled in the loveless marriage of their new landlords. Danger is never far away, be it an ill-timed axe swing or the occasional activity of the Luftwaffe overhead. Add a psychotic farm cat, a couple of young runaway evacuees, a spate of malicious packages, and the jealousy of the Land Girls next door, and life for Berry and her friends is never boring. Can the girls find the balance between their vital war work and the natural pull of love? Purchase Links UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lumberjills-M-W-Arnold-ebook/dp/B0BPRFB94M US - https://www.amazon.com/Lumberjills-M-W-Arnold-ebook/dp/B0BPRFB94M

Author Bio – Mick is a hopeless romantic who was born in England but spent fifteen years roaming around the world in the pay of the late HM Queen Elisabeth II in the Royal Air Force before putting down roots—and realizing how much he missed the travel. This he’s replaced somewhat with his writing, including reviewing books and supporting fellow saga and romance authors in promoting their novels. He’s the proud keeper of two Romanian Werecats bent on world domination, is mad on the music of the Beach Boys, and enjoys the theatre and humoring his Manchester United-supporting wife. Finally, and most importantly, Mick is a full member of the Romantic Novelists Association. The Lumberjills is the lead book in this new series from the author of the Broken Wings novels. Social media links – https://www.facebook.com/MWArnoldAuthor Twitter – Mick859 Instagram – Mick859 YouTube Channel –tinyurl.com/cymt5zea