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Women of Steel
When the men returned from the front in 1945, many of these women tragically found themselves discarded ‘like yesterday’s fish and chip wrappers’. But decades later, a grassroots campaign spearheaded by the elderly Women of Steel finally brought their remarkable story to light.
Women of Steel is the last chance to hear these unsung heroines’ voices, as they share first-hand how a group of plucky young women rallied together to win the war for Britain.
Michelle was a dream author to work with. She was incredibly collaborative throughout the publishing process, taking on ideas and suggestions with a positive can-do attitude, and meeting every deadline that headed her way. Having built her own community of readers, she is also a fantastic champion for her work, and the glowing 5* reviews on Amazon speak for themselves.
The Steel Girls
When war breaks out, friendship will see them through
‘A heart-warming story perfect for saga lovers’, Nancy Revell, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls series
Sheffield, 1939. With war declared, these brave women will step up and do their bit for their country
The Steel Girls start off as strangers but quickly forge an unbreakable bond of friendship as these feisty factory sisters vow to keep the foundry fires burning during wartime.
‘Hardship, courage and hope on the Home Front’ Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Lavender Girls
Christmas Hope for the Steel Girls
The second novel in the Steel Girls series
Winter 1939
As December draws nearer and with her family facing their first Christmas without Bert, Nancy is desperately trying to keep up her children’s spirits and her own.
Young Patty should be excited to be spending her first festive season with sweetheart Archie, but why does she worry he’s keeping something from her?
Betty is missing her beloved William as he continues his RAF training but she’s determined not to sit around wallowing. In the midst of the coldest winter on record and with the introduction of rationing, times are tougher than ever but Betty has an idea to make sure nobody goes without this winter.
And with our Steel Girls rallying around each other, can there still be hope this Christmas?
The second novel in the new heartwarming Steel Girls series following our feisty factory sister’s bravery and hope during wartime, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Elaine Everest.
Steel Girls on the Home Front
The third novel in the Steel Girls series
Spring 1940
As the war rages on, Vickers steelworks is busier than ever which is proving tough for Nancy as she juggles working long hours and looking after two young children, all while waiting for her husband to return home safely.
Betty is determined to roll up her sleeves and joins the Women’s Voluntary Service to keep busy and stop from fretting about her fiancé.
But Patty is left worrying about someone closer to home. Sweetheart Archie has been keeping a secret from her, and one that puts him in great danger. Will it threaten to pull them apart for good?
And with life at war tougher than ever, can the factory sisters rally together to find a way through?
Steel Girls at War
The fourth novel in the Steel Girls series
In their darkest days, they’ll find the courage to carry on…
The war is raging on but the Steel Girls are fighting their own battles closer to home. After patching things up with Archie, Patty is miffed when he appears to have forgotten all about her 18th birthday.
New girl Hattie has a lot to deal with as she trades the counter at Woolworths for the Vickers factory floor. But is she keeping a secret and are things tougher at home than she’s been letting on?
Meanwhile, Nancy is besides herself when she receives word that Bert is missing in action and is struggling to keep it together.
As the Steel Girls come together to be there in Nancy’s hour of need, will life ever be the same again?
Michelle is one of the hardest working authors I know and I’m always in awe at how she manages tight deadlines and multiple projects with ease. It’s been a real pleasure working with her on The Steel Girls series so far – Michelle has deftly turned her hand to writing historical fiction and brings not only great knowledge of the period and attention to detail thanks to the interviews she’s conducted with the real-life women of steel who worked in the Sheffield steelworks during the Second World War, but brings the characters to life brilliantly with real warmth so they leap off the page and feel like friends you’re rooting for.