The Bannister Girls

Although the 3 Bannister sisters have grown up with a privileged lifestyle, when World War II begins and women are needed in all sorts of positions to help with the war effort, they are all poised to help. Louise helps with the soldiers convalescing in her family home, Ellen tries her hands at several positions, and Angel works as a nurse and ambulance driver. Despte the desolate conditions of the war front, all 3 manage to find the loves of their life.

This book was so engrossing and realistic that I felt I was right there. This book had me laughing and crying. I oved this book and look forward to reading many more by this author.

I really enjoyed this book with its fantastic characters and the description of the family relationships. It kept me hooked and moved at times.
Recommended.
Many thanks to Ipso Books and Netgalley for the ARC

I enjoy my history mixed with a good story and this book certainly fulfilled that mandate! Each sister and their mother had challenges and tried to do their best for the 'war effort'. And, at the end, they were stronger and closer. A bit of love, a lot of work and definitely the gritty and very scary reality of WWI, well written and described. Be thankful it is not our reality!

This is a wonderful book about ww1. The main characters Angel meets a man and does things no good girl should. Ellen is set adrift when the Suffragette movement disbands for the duration. Louise is in a very unhappy marriage. The Bannister sisters have a war that is exciting and full of twists and turns. Give this book a shot.

Three young ladies, raised in the heights of English aristocracy are gorced to face war. Louise, the oldest is in a loveless marriage arranged by her mother. Ellen the middle daughter is all for picketing for the rights of others. Angel the youngest is her father's pride and joy. How each of these women will handle war is a testament to all women. They each throw themselves into the war effort. Nursing, driving ambulances, being there for the hundreds of men killed or wounded. Each will find love in the midst of the turmoil.
Well written story. The characters come to life. Smoothly written. Extraordinary!

A story of love, of family, of war.....The Bannister Girls will leave you intrigued and cheering for the mere survival of three sisters, Angel, Ellen and Louise as these young women, during World War I, take different life paths into what was one of the most dreadful wars of our time.
While extinguishing their status of defined roles and boundaries of this time period, they forged ahead in order to be part of the war effort and to become the women they were meant to and desperately wanted to be despite their mother Clemences' stern and most elitist ways. Their father, Fred, has always been and is the supportive parent the girls need especially during this time and he never disappoints. But hang on, "Father" has a secret which is kept hidden behind the walls of the family's Textile business, until......
The characters are believable and interesting and the research was done well as to the War's intensity and it's toll on its participants and the population it surrounded. I thank Jean Saunders, Agora Books and NetGalley for a story I enjoyed.

Excellent story line which was gripping from start to finish. Great characters. I would highly recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley, Agora Books and Jean Saunders for the opportunity to read this great novel. I love historical fiction and the Bannister Girls was a great showcase of the early 1900's. This story left me wanting more. I want to know more about Ellen, Louise and what happens with Fred and Clemence!! Overall, this was a nice easy read in one of my favorite eras to read about.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of “The Bannister Girls” by Jean Saunders. I will not give any spoilers. I really enjoyed this book & would love to read more by this author in the future. I enjoyed the family dynamics of this book especially with the sisters. Is a very good historical read. I’d recommend to friends and family.

I really enjoyed this book, as it focused on the impact of war on three sisters' lives. The family dynamic, along with the individual challenges and growth of each sister kept me engrossed.