Hetty’s Secret War is the third book in the Women at War series. I was at a slight disadvantage since I had not read the first two books. It can be read as a stand alone since the author does give background on the characters as the story progresses. The title is Hetty’s War but the book centers around three women. Hetty, Georgie and Beth are all facing an uncertain future as the Second World War looms over their lives. The year is 1939 and the country is in turmoil.
Hetty lives in Paris but regretfully knows she must make her way back to England before the inevitable invasion of her beloved adopted home. Along the way she unintentionally becomes involved in the French Resistance and with a man that takes her heart.
Georgie begins the year as a young widow having married a man who never really had her heart. When she reconnects with the man that she has always loved life is suddenly exciting. But a secret war mission could change everything.
Beth only wants to find a way to help the war effort and finally start living her own life. She didn’t plan on falling in love, getting married and being left behind when her husband is sent on a mission. And to make the situation even harder she discovers she is pregnant.
After several chapter I started to get involved in this story. The story seemed to move slowly and the characters came across as a little flat. After watching a show on PBS I realized my problem. I love reading stories about Americans home life during World War Two. Life in England was definitely different. Once I put the story into perspective, readjusted my understanding of daily life in England during the war I enjoyed the story quite a bit. I think Beth was my favorite character. She took a job, had a romantic, whirlwind romance and was left pregnant when her husband marched off to War.
Hetty’s War gave me a different perspective about the effects of war on day to day life in England. I would recommend reading the first two books in the series. I think it would help the flow of the story and make the third book more enjoyable.
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A great story, with brilliant characters. Couldn't put it down! I went through such a range of emotions and it's definitely a bit emotional to read but that's what makes it such a great plot. I gather from other reviews that this is part of a series and having not read the previous books, I felt this one worked fine as a standalone.

Hetty's Secret War by Rosie Clarke is the third in a series of stories about a family. during WWII. I would advise reading the other two books before reading this one. Hetty ran off to Paris with an artist when she was 17. The relationship didn't last, but Hetty had fallen in love with Paris. She made a life there until Hitler starts invading France. In trying to flee Paris, Hetty ends up at a chateau and meets French resistance. Hetty starts working with them. Her brother volunteers and also ends up in France with Hetty. Tie all of the happenings in France with what the other family members are doing in England and you have a riveting story.

A great story line with brilliant main characters.. I read this book in one sitting as I couldn't put it down.

A wonderful saga ,a story of love friendship heartache all undue the trauma of war.I was drawn right into this group of friends found this an emotional involving read.Highly recommend.#netgalley #aria