# The Bobby Girls by Johanna Bell (Paperback)

**1914\. While their men fight in France, at home in Britain women are finally seizing the opportunity to make a difference . . .**

Maggie and her new friends Annie, Irene and Sarah come from very different backgrounds, but they've got one thing in common: they've all signed up for the Women Police Volunteers. They can't wait to show the men just what they're made of.

But soon, Maggie realises she's in over her head. Hiding her involvement with the WPV from her tyrannous father is becoming ever more difficult, and when she bumps into an old acquaintance with a big chip on his shoulder, the dangers of her new life become all too clear . . .

**As Maggie and the girls work together to find their feet on the beat, will their friendship get her through the darkest of times?**

**A gritty, uplifting new saga series about the first ever female police officers, set at the outbreak of the First World War - perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Daisy Styles and** _**Call the Midwife.**_

**Praise for THE BOBBY GIRLS:**

Filled with r**ichly 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_

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

'Written with **warmth and compassio**n, the novel gives **fascinating insights** into the lives of three courageous young women.' - **Margaret Kaine**, RNA award-winning author of _Ring of Clay_

'**Johanna Bell has hit the jackpo**t 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 lovely story!** The author has researched the era and the theme very well. The **characters stood out on the page** and through their eyes you are **transported back to a different age**.' - **AnneMarie Brear**, author of _Beneath a Stormy Sky_

## Details

- **Price:** 9.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Hodder
- **Tags:** All Books, Historical Fiction, Romance

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