Shared Secrets for the Home Front Nurses

A BRAND NEW heartwarming and emotional WWII saga of love, healing and friendship. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife, Donna Douglas and Nancy Revell! ❤️ ‘Come on, Kathy… tell me a secret.’

1943: Becoming a Home Front nurse, meant Kathy Scott was finally able to escape the violence of her childhood. At long last, her life has taken a turn for the better. Particularly because, for the very first time, she’s made some wonderful friends–fellow nurses Sylvia, Freda and Veronica.

Kathy’s known for not being short of a word or two. So nobody’s more surprised than her when she finds herself tongue-tied around Freda’s handsome brother, James – who’s home from war with an unexplained injury.

Eventually they start to open up to each other… But can two people who have felt so broken by their experiences ever find a chance for happiness?

Don’t miss this powerful and unputdownable wartime saga about courage, healing and the power of friendship! Bestselling authors are loving The Home Front Nurses series: ‘I enjoyed this heart-warming yet gritty and gripping first book of the series. Sylvia, Freda and Veronica, work hard in their job of nursing the wounded, each of them with their own secret heartache… Compelling reading. Another winner for this lovely author… A series that will garner a host of readers.’ Lizzie Lane

‘This a new writer for me and I absolutely loved this book. Well-researched, well-written and I couldn’t put it down.’ Fenella J Miller

‘Fantastic… Promises to be a brilliant series.’ Rosie Clarke

‘Heartwarming! I loved following the lives of the three girls, and the storyline pulled me in quickly, holding my attention. It was hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride

‘Rachel Brimble brings Sylvia, Freda and Veronica to life in her skilled and vivid storytelling. As the friends face the perils of war on the home front, we stand beside them, sharing their hopes, dreams and fears. I can’t wait to read more in this series.’ May Ellis Readers love it too! ‘A sweet and enticing wartime story for anyone missing Call the Midwife.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can’t wait to read more about these ladies.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Realistic… highlighted the research that went into writing this wonderful book… I am eager to find out what happens for Sylvia, Veronica and Freda next!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved how the nurses went above and beyond to help the patients feel happy and care for them whilst in hospital.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

© 2026 Boldwood Books (E-Book): 9781835618059

Erscheinungsdatum

E-Book: 13. Februar 2026