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The Factory Girls of Lark Lane: A heartbreaking World War 2 historical novel of loss and love (Lark Lane Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Pam Howes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 3,336 ratings
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Can friendship get them through the struggles of war?


1940, Liverpool: Alice Turner and her best friend, Millie Markham, work for the war effort at Rootes munitions factory, making shell caps and Halifax bombers. Alice’s sweetheart Terry is home from the front for a brief period of leave. She’s been in love with him since school, and the women are excitedly planning a whirlwind wedding.

But the honeymoon is soon over. Terry must go back to the dangers of Nazi-occupied France, and the ever-present air raid sirens quickly bring Alice back down to earth. When a terrible explosion at the factory leads to a tragic death, Millie receives devastating news, and a loved one is announced missing in action, the heartbreak of war is suddenly all too real.

Alice must believe Terry will make it home to keep up her strength. Her mother and Millie need all her support, and morale at the factory is at an all-time low.

Can Alice and Millie help one another make it through these dark times, even as the war stretches on with no sign of an ending?

The Factory Girls of Lark Lane is a heart-wrenching family saga about women in World War 2, the strength of friendship, and hope. If you’re a fan of Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe and Kitty Neale, you’ll love Pam Howes!

What readers are saying about The Factory Girls of Lark Lane:


‘Absolutely brilliant… I would give it more than 5 stars if I could.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Oh what a corker… Fantastic… I am flabbergasted… The Factory Girls of Lark Lane literally moved me to tears, filled my arms with goosebumps… Truly spell-binding… Historical fiction at its finest.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars

‘An emotive and gripping read… I literally could not put it down… Highly recommended.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘Heart-warming and heartbreaking… It’s safe to say Pam has worked a blinder with this book, have some tissues at the ready and get yourself stuck in… This book is written beautifully and is really difficult to put down once you start it… A first-class read.’ I Love Reading, 5 stars

‘I absolutely loved it!... It grips you from the first page… Highly recommended, so clear your diaries and stock up on tissues, you are in for a real treat!’ Waggy Tales Dog Blog, 5 stars

‘What a brilliant read!... Alice is such a great, well written character.’ Booking Good Read, 5 stars

‘Absolutely loved this book… I devoured it in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I fell in love with this story from the get go… It was perfect… Heartwarming, heart-breaking, emotional and filled with plenty of hope… A real page turner, fast paced, easy to read, addictive and brilliant!... A story that will stay in my heart. Highly recommended. A well deserved five stars.’ Between the Pages Book Club, 5 stars

‘I can’t praise The Factory Girls of Lark Lane highly enough… A perfect story which I thoroughly enjoyed.’ Ali – the Dragon Slayer, 5 stars

‘I loved this book. I am a big fan of Pam Howes… Can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Utterly captivating… A truly heart-warming read of friendship, love and hope… Wonderful.’ Robin Loves Reading, 5 stars

‘Beautifully written… An unputdownable story that I devoured and didn’t want to end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A book full of love, friendship, family and a general feeling of ‘pulling together’ as a community… I loved this book… Would highly recommend this book!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CHNXWWC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (July 18, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 18, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2018 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 307 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 3,336 ratings

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Pam Howes was born in Cheshire. She is an ex Interior Designer who began writing seriously in the mid nineties. The idea for her first novel, set in the sixties, was inspired by her time as a teenager, working in a local record store and hanging around with musicians who frequented the business. That first novel evolved into a series set in the fictional town of Pickford, based on her home town of Stockport. Three Steps to Heaven; 'Til I Kissed You; Always On My Mind; Not Fade Away, and That'll Be The Day, follow the lives and loves through the decades of fictional Rock'n'Roll band The Raiders. Pam is a big fan of sixties music and it's this love that compelled her to write the series. A stand-alone true-life romance, Fast Movin' Train, set in the nineties, was published in early 2012. Pam is mum to three adult daughters, grandma to seven assorted grandchildren, and roadie to one musician partner.

Pam recently signed a second contract with the award winning publisher Bookouture and the first novel in her new Lark Lane series, The Factory Girls of Lark Lane, will be published in July 2018.

Her first series for Bookouture - The Mersey Trilogy - is available in E book, paperback and as audio books.

The Lost Daughter of Liverpool

The Forgotten Family of Liverpool

The Liverpool Girls

Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pam-Howes-Books/260328010709267

And Twitter @PamHowes1

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
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Always Reading
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2019
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This book held my attention throughout the whole book. It was so interesting to follow the girls through the war. I like that the book was not sugar coated and actually talked about war times. I think it also did a good job of making us realize that during war and peace time there are rules that must be followed or very serious consequences can result. I felt that book had happy, sad, and feel good moments throughout.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent entertainment
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021
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Another book to help get through the "stay at home" edict of the Carona virus decision makers, Factory Girls was an excellent means of maintaining my sanity while kept at home....I mean how much house keeping can one do?
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Shirley Purdy
3.0 out of 5 stars Women doing the work of men.
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2019
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Interesting. Showed how the women took over working the factories why the men were on the front lines while waiting to here from their husbands and boyfriends. Also the heartbreak of losing loved ones in battle.
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Judi T
5.0 out of 5 stars The Factory Girls of Lark Lane
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019
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Your storytelling brings forth the caring; loving and giving and shows how important families and friends are in desperate times of war. The characters are intriguing and compelling with their lives being torn apart, yet strongly held together by the true hearts of friends and neighbors. Really enjoyed your storytelling immensely and completely captivated me. Can't wait for the next book!!!!
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Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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Easy read of an interesting time period... ending a tad weak but still an enjoyable read
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5.0 out of 5 stars LIVE YOUR LIFE
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020
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Woohoo oh my gosh this most gorgeous book just takes my whole body away in another dimension. This storyline come alive with awesome vigour nakedness and srumcious certainty of when I grew up in my childhood ( thank you ) so much. Just so beautifully written...Your writing STYLE is worth to be a movie class of it's own. All the characters wow what can I say is just MORE please !!!!!!♥️😚
Certainly well worth reading all your books
I am looking forward to your next series of books that has more of this genre.THANKS.
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Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book. Must read.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
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Loved loved loved this book actually I read all of the Lark Lane books. I am originally from the UK but live in USA now and when I read these books the wording in the books took me back to the UK, so many words (slang words) that I myself used to say made me smile while reading them. The book got me so gripped I couldn’t wait to read the next and then the next. Must read you will love them.
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JemsMom
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast Read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2019
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This book was pretty good. Sometimes it was a little repetitous. True portrait of women during this time period.
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Sarah Lizzie
5.0 out of 5 stars The Factory Girls of Lark Lane
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2019
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I have a fascination with all things related to WW2, I don't know why, but I'm not complaining! I feel saddened that I no longer have family members to listen to their shared tales. I really enjoyed this book, a first for me by this author and I have purchased The Shop Girls on Lark Lane as I'm excited to hear more about them. I love how the majority of people pull together and help one another even though they're suffering sadness and hardship themselves at times. I believe that it's true especially within the Scouse community, they're caring people, people. I loved this story which has everything to keep you wanting to quickly turn the pages, it drew me in and I felt that the characters were real and that I was there with them, such as Pam's excellent portrayal of them. I loved Freddie, the supervisor of Rootes munitions factory, where Alice and her best friend Millie work, he had so much respect for his employees and such a caring nature, also Granny Lomax for whom nothing was too much trouble and Alice, her spirit to keep on and the love for her family never wavered, despite her working two jobs and looking after her family. I thought that the parts regarding dementia were very sensitively written and all of the plots so well thought out, there weren't any parts that I felt were rushed or unfinished. I took to YouTube 😀 to look up some of the old music and really enjoyed listening to it. Overall this book has everything; a great story, a fabulous mix of characters, accurate historical facts and it covered sensitive matter with empathy. I highly recommend and look forward to the next two books in this series and other work from Pam Howes. 10 stars ⭐ ,worth much more than the max 5 that I can give it. Thank you x
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Susan King
5.0 out of 5 stars unputdownable
Reviewed in Australia on February 28, 2019
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This was a very good read. I could not put it down. It brought out the horrors of war not only to the army, navy and airforce but the women and children left behind.
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Lady-Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, WOW, WOW What a read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2018
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Right from the very start I was hooked. And further and further in it became more absorbing
Following Alice and the events right from the start, her mother, her boyfriend and by 33% the dramas that were contained so far, held me, gripped me, I couldn’t put it down – I won’t list the dramas as I don’t want to give anything away but oh Gosh. How Pam Howes was able to describe these war time happenings must have taken a lot of research and/or pure intuition!!!
39% I had a feeling about something now to see if I am right or wrong!!! 52% in still wondering if I am right!!! Lots of things going on in-between, this is one fascinating absorbing read! 82% please don’t let happen what I am thinking. I will not do spoilers so I won’t give away my thinking or the end results
I had to stay awake late to finish
All I am now going to say is READ IT, it is a non put downable book
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Maree Willmore
4.0 out of 5 stars Mia
Reviewed in Australia on November 1, 2018
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A very enjoyable book to read. Well written and I found myself engrossed. If you enjoy reading stories of post or pre war and the families whom endured these hardships then this is a good one for you.
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John Cadman
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting topic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2023
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C good read for relaxing
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