Christmas with the Bobby Girls, Johanna Bell
Christmas with the Bobby Girls, Johanna Bell
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Christmas with the Bobby Girls
Book Three in a gritty, uplifting WW1 series about the first ever female police officers

Author: Johanna Bell

Narrator: Helen Keeley

Unabridged: 9 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/26/2020

Synopsis

The third book in an uplifting, lively saga series centered around women entering the world of policing for the first time, set at the outbreak of the First World War.

In the midst of war, can they find a reason to celebrate?

1915. Patrolling is the last thing on the minds of Women's Police Service recruits Annie, Maggie and Poppy right now, because Annie and her fiancé Richard are about to get married. She's been waiting for this day her whole life, but when it finally comes it brings only heartache and Annie doesn't know if she can go on.

The influx of soldiers to the capital means that the WPS's work is more important than ever, though, and Annie's country needs her. She and the girls are posted to the bustling heart of the city and she hopes the new job will distract her from her sorrow.

It certainly does that. Soon the biggest bombing raid of the war causes chaos on their patch. On top of that, Annie suspects that a group of men are forcing European refugees into prostitution and resolves to stop them by Christmas. But by the time she realises just how high up the scandal goes, she might be in too deep to get out . . .

The Bobby Girls Series is perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Daisy Styles and Call the Midwife

(P) 2020 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

About Johanna Bell

Johanna Bell is a freelance journalist living in Suffolk with her husband, their daughters and their dog. She developed a passion for learning about the wars after chatting to her granddad about his experiences in World War Two. She is the author of the Bobby Girls series, about the first policewomen in London during World War One, also published by Hodder & Stoughton. The first book in this series was The Blitz Girls.To hear more from Johanna, follow her on Twitter: @JoBellAuthor

Reviews

Goodreads review by Louise on November 27, 2020

Annie is patiently waiting the return of her fiancé Richard so that they can get married. The influx of soldiers to the capital means that Annie, Maggie and Poppy are posted to the bustling heart of the city. The biggest bombing raid of the war caused chaos on their patch. Annie discovers a group of......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on October 11, 2020

Christmas with the Bobbie girls by Johanna Bell is the third in the Bobby girl’s series. Once again, we meet Annie, Maggie, and Poppy at the WPS. The girls are still dealing with the drunken soldiers and the Prostitute’s, keeping them all on the in line. The shifts are not easy but, rewarding if they......more

Goodreads review by Kristina on December 18, 2021

Christmas with the Bobby Girls by Johanna Bell is the third novel in The Bobby Girls. I recommend reading this historical series in order. It will allow you to get to know the characters. I have enjoyed getting to know Maggie Smyth, Poppy David, and Annie Beckett. Christmas with the Bobby Girls focu......more

Goodreads review by Emma on January 07, 2021

Christmas with the Bobby Girls in the third instalment in the Bobby Girls series by Johanna Bell and three books in it’s certainly not lost any of it’s appeal for me. The stories continue to deal with gritty, realistic and hard hitting issues as in the midst of war volunteer women carry out the work......more

Goodreads review by StinaStaffymum on May 08, 2022

Don't expect a festive read with CHRISTMAS WITH THE BOBBY GIRLS because about the only thing Christmasy is the title. But what a read! As with the previous two books in this charming series, the focus is on the origins of the Women's Police Service (WPS) as well as each of the women who are at the f......more

Quotes

PRAISE FOR THE BOBBY GIRLS SERIES -

Filled with richly drawn characters that leap from the page, and a plot that's so well researched and well written you will believe you are in the thick of wartime policing, The Bobby Girls is a must-read for all saga fans. Fiona Ford, bestselling author of Christmas at Liberty's

I really enjoyed reading about Britain's first female police officers. A lot of research has gone into this book and it's all the richer and more readable for it. An exciting new voice in women's fiction. Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Singer Girls

Johanna Bell has hit the jackpot with this striking WW1 crime story. The author places the focus firmly on the girls' growth into independent members of society in a rapidly changing world. It's a heartening central message conveyed with verve and empathy and remains relevant to today's readers, both young and old. Jenny Holmes, author of The Spitfire Girls

A well-researched and interesting story giving a great insight into early women's policing. Anna Jacobs, bestselling author of the Ellindale series

I really did enjoy The Bobby Girls. It has a lovely warm feeling about it and is excellently written. Maureen Lee, RNA award-winning author of Dancing in the Dark

Written with warmth and compassion, the novel gives fascinating insights into the lives of three courageous young women. Margaret Kaine, RNA award-winning author of Ring of Clay

This is a story that needed to be told. As a former Special Constable, I love Johanna Bell from the bottom of my heart for giving a voice to the women who first made a way for me and countless others like me - to work as real police officers in the service of our communities. Penny Thorpe, bestselling author of The Quality Street Girls

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