Dark Times for the Clarks Factory Girls : Discover a BRAND NEW instalment in the heartbreaking wartime saga series from May Ellis for 2025

The BRAND NEW instalment in the wartime saga series from May Ellis1916: As fighting in Europe continues, the Clarks Factory Girls find themselves caught in a divided community... With the country in the grips of conscription, the pacifism at the heart of Street village comes under scrutiny, and when Kate befriends Gerald, a young Quaker arrested for refusing to fight, she starts to understand the true dilemma the community finds itself in. Still grieving the loss of her sweetheart Mattie, Louisa finds herself at odds with her parents, who refused them the chance to marry. As her mother’s attempts to find Louisa a husband show no signs of abating, Louisa takes solace in her friendship with Jeannie’s brother Lucas, but could an unexpected opportunity offer a solution to both their problems?Meanwhile, Jeannie finds herself torn between her heart and her faith. With each other’s help, can the girls hold true to what they believe in, even as the village enters its darkest days yet?Join the readers who have fallen in love with May Ellis's brilliant books:‘If you like Annie Murray and Margaret Dickinson you will love this.’—Goodreads review ??????????'A fantastic historical fiction read, full of heartbreak and hope.’—Goodreads review ??????????‘I enjoyed every bit of this book right from the start. The author has done a great job in this heartbreaking story. A new author for me.** Superb reading right to the end**.’ —Goodreads review ??????????‘A gripping and emotionally resonant novel that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next instalment in the series.’—Goodreads review ??????????‘An amazing and sweet story of three girls trying to deal with their families at the beginning of WWI and learning to grow up’—Goodreads review ??????????‘What a wonderful book telling the story about Clarks and the families that work for Clarks. Also what a great start to a series.’—Goodreads review ??????????‘A truly wonderful story of what life was like for three young ladies working in the Clark’s factory during World War One.’—Goodreads review ??????????