The Teashop Girls at War — Elaine Everest

It is 1942 and, with the country still at war, the girls who work for Joe Lyons are praying for their loved ones to return home safely.

Happily married Rose is busy with staffing problems at the teashop, many women having taken on war work. Rose dreams of her husband's return while trying to keep everyone happy.

Lily has her own worries when the father of her daughter appears back in her life â€" with no explanation. Katie longs for a family of her own, just as a handsome airman arrives on the scene.

At Sea View Guest House, Flora â€" wary of a relationship and marriage â€" is fearful of letting her feelings for John Bentley develop further. Especially as she has her guests to be mindful of . . .

Anya is torn, having given birth to a beautiful baby boy who is the spitting image of his father, who has been taken as a prisoner of war. Presented with a chance to save him, Anya confides in her friends, leaving her son in their care. With the uncertainty of the future, can the Teashop girls overcome their personal battles?

The Teashop Girls at War is the third instalment in the Teashop Girls series of warm, emotional WW2 saga novels.