The Post Office Girls, Poppy Cooper
The Post Office Girls, Poppy Cooper
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The Post Office Girls
Book One in a heartwarming and uplifting new wartime saga series

Author: Poppy Cooper

Narrator: Jess Nesling

Unabridged: 9 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/29/2021

Synopsis

With the Great War raging, can they keep Britain going?

1915. On Beth Healey's eighteenth birthday, she hopes that she will be able to forget the ghastly war and celebrate. But that evening, her twin brother Ned announces that he has signed up to fight.

No longer able to stand working in her parents' village shop while others are doing their bit, Beth applies to join the Army Post Office's new Home Depot on the Regent's Park, and is astounded to be accepted. She will be responsible for making sure that letters and parcels get through to the troops on the front line.

Beth is thrilled to be a crucial part of the war effort and soon makes friends with fellow post girls Milly and Nora, and meets the handsome James. But just as she begins to feel that her life has finally begun, everything starts falling apart, with devastating consequences for Beth and perhaps even the outcome of the war itself. Can Beth and her new friends keep it all together and find happiness at last?

The Post Office Girls is perfect for fans of Johanna Bell, Daisy Styles and Nancy Revell.

About Poppy Cooper

Poppy Cooper is the pseudonym for Kirsten Hesketh, whose debut novel Another Us published in 2020. She has a background in advertising and now runs her own consultancy specialising in psychological interviewing and focus groups. Over the past 25 years, she has interviewed the Great British public on everything from Rolos to razors.Married with a teenage son, daughter and two exceptionally fluffy moggies, Kirsten is also a keen amateur archaeologist and loves to spend her weekends hacking through the mud on a local Roman dig. She is also a staunch supporter of Wycombe Wanderers - especially when they are winning!You can find Kirsten on Twitter - @Kirsten_Hesketh

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren

Beth Healey works in her parent’s village shop in Woodhampstead, getting orders ready and serving customers. Beth and her twin brother Ned have just turned eighteen, like all young men Ned signs up to fight for his king and country. Beth also wants to contribute to the war, others are doing their bi......more

Goodreads review by Louise

1915:On Beth Healey's eighteenth birthday, she hopes she will be able to forget the war and celebrate. But that evening, her twin brother Ned announces that he has signed up to fight. No longer able to stand working in her parents village shop while others are doing their bit, Beth applies to join t......more

Goodreads review by Michelle

The Post Office Girls is superb debut novel by Poppy Cooper. The story begins with Beth Healey, a country girl from Woodhampstead Hertfordshire who wants to do her bit for the war instead of working in her family run shop. When she hears of an opportunity to work for the Royal Engineers Postal servic......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

I enjoy saga and usually the settings are based in factories so this was a nice change. It was such a busy time and with men off fighting, the women were left to take on the men's jobs. This was a well written story and I took an instant liking to the characters and can't wait to catch up with them......more

Goodreads review by Rachel

The Post Office Girls by Poppy Cooper is an excellent WWI era historical fiction/saga novel that is the start, of what I expect, to be an excellent new series. This book has it all: history, wonderful cast of characters, an engaging story, a bit of mystery and intrigue, strong friendships, and a das......more

Quotes

I loved The Post Office Girls! It really captured what it was like for women at home during the war. And the ending had me on the edge of my seat! Johanna Bell

A wonderful coming-of-age story, full of humour against such an emotional backdrop Jessica Ryn

Brimming over with period detail, this coming-of-age story has an endearing heroine and an absorbing plot. A sparkling debut saga Maisie Thomas

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