Porthcurno, Cornwall hold a well camouflaged, top secret, British military base near the sea during WWII. Here three very different women meet, brought together by war. Some escaping the night bombings in London, another, a local woman. These women bond together to find work and love.
I’m fascinated with WWII history and Britain battled the longest against Nazi Germany. Many not as well known facts are fractionating to learn about.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. How I enjoy a good old fashion story with great friendships and how they all overcome the hardships. Great read

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I’m very glad that I had the opportunity to read Wartime with the Cornish Girls by Betty Walker. I’m not certain if I would have chosen this book without NetGalley’s recommendation. While the title may be simple and generic, the actual content of the novel is absolutely wonderful.

The book follows three young women who all happen to make their way to the same British military base in Porthcurno, Cornwall during WWII. Eva has been summoned to Eastern House by her father, Colonel Ryder, after a near death experience during an air raid in London. Violet, along with her nieces Lily and Alice, are seeking safety from their home in the East End during the Blitz as well as from rumors of their family being spies due to their German relations. Hazel has obtained employment at Eastern House in order to provide extra income to support herself and her son Charlie while her abusive husband is fighting at the front.

Each woman has her own personal issues and burdens to carry. However, they all find a way to work through their predicaments in order to persevere through the war. This story exemplifies how even in the toughest of times, there is some good and happiness that can be achieved.

Although this book is a work of historical fiction, it also includes love, loss, and even a bit of espionage. I felt that the amount of time dedicated to each woman’s perspective was appropriate and moved the plot along at a satisfactory pace. As the story developed, Eva, Violet, and Hazel’s narratives were organically weaved together, allowing for their friendships to evolve. In doing so, I was drawn in more and more with each chapter, in great anticipation of the next development. Overall, I enjoyed the story and getting to know all of the characters. I’m glad that their adventures will continue and cannot wait to read Christmas with the Cornish Girls.

Brilliant!! When is the next installment I cannot wait. Good, solid characters tell this story of intrigue. I love Hazel and Violet and really hope they get their happy ever after. Eva is a wild child but honest and loyal and when she falls for the professor I felt something wasn't quite right. All the girls are brought together in Cornwall after leaving London during the War, and become friends with Hazel who is local and helps find them work. A gritty tale of love and loss in difficult times.

I loved this book about women during WWII in England. The author knows how to write realistic, likable characters. I plan to see if Betty Walker has any other books to read. I think I've found a new author for my favorite lists!

This was such a sweet read, just want I needed to take my mind off the world news. A perfect escape from the depressing statistics. Set I WW2 this was slightly different from other war time books that I’ve read. This dealt with the secret codes and messages that went on in England during this time. I found this fascinating which made me enjoy the story even more. If this author has written anymore books then I will definitely look forward to reading them.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

I enjoyed the story once the three girls meet and form friendships. Unfortunately, it took several chapters to get to that point. Four stars for the second half of the book.

Books set during wartime give one better perspective during these months of Covid mayhem in 2020.

Advanced reader copy courtesy of the publishers at NetGalley.

Readers looking for a "gentle read " might just find that this new novel fits the bill. There are characters of several personalities that are likable, plus some romance and suspense..Those that enjoy historical fiction, especially set in Britain during World War II (myself included!) will enjoy the ambiance.

Fans of "Call the Midwife" will easily be able to imagine the characters originally from London's East End. And novels set in Cornwall seem to attract readers. This one combines all of those elements and more. Don't expect anything but a few hours of pleasure reading.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, I was able to enjoy the ARC of this book, in order to read and give an unbiased review.

I really enjoyed this book. Each of the girls was very unique, but the way their lives intertwined felt real.

I really enjoyed this story of three women and their roll during WWII in a small Cornish town! I'd love to read more about the characters and hope there are more books to this series! Violet from the East End, Hazel a local woman and Eva the daughter of the colonel meet and plan a dance for the soldiers in their area. They couldn't be different but each is eager to find their place in the world and serve their country.

I wish there was more to the book, it did seem a bit short but what was there was very enjoyable. The book has light and dark moments and characters that are well developed with personalities that shine through. It could easily be made into a series and I hope to hear more of Eva and Violet's characters in particular.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for the opportunity to read this ARC!

The ARC of this book was kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. #NetGalley.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, from beginning to end! I've read plenty of books that fall into the wartime category but this one was a standout from the start. The characters within this book are fun to read about and I found myself rooting for their happiness, I became quickly emotional invested in them. A few side characters felt a tad two dimensional, but the main characters were developed enough that I could look past this. The story progresses at a steady pace, without dragging or feeling as if it needed a boost. Honestly, all in all this was wonderfully heartwarming and I found myself already wanting to read the sequel, no doubts I'll be picking it up as soon as it's available!

Wartime with the Cornish Girls is about three different women from different walks of life finding themselves together in Cornwall during the War, becoming friends, and going through life experiences. As i was reading this book i could picture it as a beautiful BBC show. It was an easy read, very engaging, i loved all the characters and wished the best for them all.

An interesting novel about a secret communication military outpost in Cornwall, England during WW2. Three women from various backgrounds meet and form relationships. Violet loses her sister whose husband is missing in action and must care for her nieces. She takes them to her aunt and uncle’s house in Cornwall but have to leave when the uncle sexually assaults one of the girls. She meets Hazel who helps them obtain employment at the outpost. Eva is a carefree chorus girl who is injured in the Blitz of London and must go to the coast to be with her father the commander of the outpost. The girls all have their problems and adjustment which are interwoven. This is obviously the beginning of a series.

Wartime with the Cornish Girls by Betty Walker l loved this book from the start to finish. page to the last.
The characters focused on 3 very different women from totally different backgrounds. It was a story of friendship and hope. I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in Cornwall and WW2.
Thankyou to both the author and netgalley for the opportunity to ready

With thanks to NetGalley for an early copy in return for an honest review.

This was my first time reading a book by Betty Walker, but I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series. I truly felt transported to Cornwall, England in the early 1940's as I was reading about Hazel, Violet and Eva. There were a couple of unexpected twists in the story and it was fascinating to learn more about the war efforts on the southern coasts of England.

If you, like me, particularly enjoy books, where the setting is an integral character in the story, then you will enjoy Wartime with the Cornish Girls.

A wonderful war time story.....about Violet, Eva and Hazel. These girls met while working at the military base!
A story about women that face their challenges with courage, all whole having different circumstances that change them...make them grow for the better during life's tough time!! . It is such an interesting story...I could not put it down.~
I highly recommend it.~
4 1/2 STARS

Wow! When I first went into reading this book I had a very open mind as this is not my usual read however I enjoyed this book so much. The characters were all believable and relatable and I felt very invested I their lives.
I enjoyed the strong female characters and themes of friendship within a wartime setting. The descriptions of Cornwall were so vivid it was such an enjoyable read.
It was such a heartwarming read and I am looking forward to more of this authors work!

Thank you Netgalley for the Arc.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.


This book is a page turner and attention grabber.

It is so well written. I felt like I was on an adventure turning the pages as I read.

I loved the characters of Eva,Violet and Hazel roles and particularly love Alice, Violet’s niece.

I was imagining how idyllic the village would be in Cornwall.

Highly recommend it.

I enjoyed this historical fiction set in wartime England. The characters were all believable and it was easy to become involved in their lives and tribulations. Although this is the first of a series this did not affect the story and it is fine as a stand alone book. The only negative point is that it felt rushed at the end. This would not put me off recommending it to others to read and I look forward to reading the next book in the series when it is released.

Well-written and enjoyable read. This book tells the story of three women living in England during WWII in 1941 - Violet, Eva and Hazel. Each is from a different background, but are brought together by the London bombings.

Violet - loving aunt to two orphaned nieces seeks to remove them from London and the ever threat of bombings from the Germans, but quickly realizes that there is danger lurking in Cornwall that may be worse then the bombings.

Eva - independent with a chip on her shoulder that puts her in grave danger (more than once) who learns that it is OK to rely on others and that she doesn't always know best.

Hazel - a country girl with a husband she regrets and a teenage son she cannot understand who begins to believe she is entitled to some happiness.

All come together in Cornwall where the British established a listening station during WWII.

The story begins by providing a brief background on each of the characters and how Eva and Violet end up in Cornwall. The story shifts POV's among each of the main characters. While sometimes this can make a story difficult to read, it made perfect sense here. It really helped me gain the perspective of each of the characters (I actually only had to go a couple of times to see whose POV I reading) and the author did a really nice job changing the tone/language to reflect which POV was being presented. The author also did a decent job of portraying the daily danger those living in England were facing during the bombings.

Readers should be aware that the book ends on a few cliffhangers as this book in a series. However, it also ends in a relatively good place and left me wanting to read more about Violet, Eva and Hazel (who I hope really gets the HEA she deserves).