I've not read anything by Molly Green in my career of reading, but this book is the perfect introduction to her writings, even though it is the second in a series.

Molly has populated this book with fallible people who make mistakes and then compound the mistakes by trying to cover them up. Her characters are believable and likable (with a couple of exceptions), and her research is spot on. Her settings complete the picture Molly is trying to portray.

Suzy has been a music student with an opportunity to go to the Royal Academy of Music, but chooses to go into the ENSA (Entertainments National Service Association, also known as Every Night Something Awful) to entertain the members of the armed forces during World War II. Her mother objects but Suzy gets a letter that puts her in the driver's seat on getting her way. Her skills as a pianist and violinist are not as needed in the ENSA, but her voice is one that is very in demand. Before Suzy even joins up with ENSA, she meets a man who intrigues her and quickly becomes her friend, and then becomes more. He is in the Navy and she wonders if she will ever see him again once she is abroad.

Molly has included faith as a background element in this story, but it only adds to the plot. This is a five star book, two thumbs up, and a rendezvous under the apple tree.

Avon Books UK and NetGalley.com provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley and Avon Books UK in exchange for an honest review.
This is the second novel in the Victory Sisters series. Suzanne Linfoot is a talented musician, dedicated to playing the violin and piano. With her mother’s urging Suzanne applies to the Royal Academy of Music. Entry would fulfill her mother’s dream. It was Suzanne’s dream too, except the ongoing war in Europe makes her believe that she should be doing her part in the war effort. Against her mother’s wishes, Suzanne joins ENSA, a group of musicians, singers and actors who provide entertainment to troops both at home and war torn cities. As Suzanne embarks with the group as a singer she finds a confidence she never knew she had and is soon loved by her colleagues and servicemen. But she can’t forget the young serviceman she met by chance in her hometown and who is now somewhere serving with the Navy.
Though I had not read the first novel in the series, I did not find that to be detrimental to enjoying this story. It was refreshing to see WWII from a perspective not typically written about in novels; that of the entertainment groups who worked so hard to bring what enjoyment they could to the servicemen while facing danger themselves. The characters were diverse and the author did a good job of bringing them to life. I especially loved Ronnie, a character that anyone who has had a little sister, will find endearing. I will be reading the first novel in the series and look forward to the next one.

An enjoyable book to read about the war. There was a good storyline and I learnt interesting facts about the entertainers who kept the troops morale up. The characters were strong and courageous as well. I recommend that you read this book as it is easy to read and enjoy.

I love Molly Greens books and this no exception a lovely story with great characters that draw you in and i look forward to the next book 5*

Molly Green has lived up to expectations with this book. There are three sisters Lorraine, Veronique and Suzanne. This book focuses mainly on Suzanne who has an interesting life with ENSA . Entertaining the troops. Suzanne meets a young man (James) before leaving to join up. Will she ever see him again! There are other thing going on in the background to keep you gripped. I loved the book and the historical facts within it. Look forward to the next one.

I read this book over the VE weekend, and it was absolutely perfect. Given my lockdown sitiuation I was unable to partake in our road's social distancing parties and so I stayed indoors,, watching the bunting flap and reading this. I liked the way it was different to some of the wartime sagas I have read as it featured entertaining the troops. I imagined Suzy to look like a cross between Vera Lynne and Katherine Jenkins. It was a really lovely read, very fitting, and the cover is just absolutely gorgeous.

A fitting book for the time of year 75 years VE. Great characters lots of British camaraderie for during the war. Let’s you know how important entertainers were to the war effort throughly enjoyed this book.

Romantic ,wartime saga,looking at the war through the lives of the musicians ,singers and actors of ENSA. Also a bit of the war history of Malta.

Great second instalment in this trilogy focusing on the second sister . Great family drama and can’t wait for the last instalment on the last sister. Very well written and great to see some of the characters from the first book re emerging. Highly recommended ww2 historical drama .

Another wonderful involving English saga. Great characters so involving I was sorry to have to leave their world.Looking forward to next in the series.#netgalley#avonbooksuk

Molly Green what can i say my kind of book wartime family saga. How women copied in the war. Funny sad and so heart warming to read. Cant wait to read more