The West End Girls (eBook)

'A fabulous, uplifting tale of friendship at the heart of wartime' Fiona Ford on Christmas at the Foyles Bookshop. 1914. Growing up on a farm in the country, Annie Cradwell has always dreamt of singing on stage. So when she hears her friend Joyce has a room to spare in London, she sets off with best friend Rose for an adventure beyond anything they could have imagined. In London, Annie and Rose stumble into jobs at the Lyceum Theatre. Being a dresser to capricious star Kitty Smythe wasn't exactly what Annie had in mind. But then the musical director, Matthew Harris, offers her singing lessons. And Annie starts to wonder could this be her chance? Or is it all too good to be true? With the threat of war in the air, everything is uncertain. Is there a place for hopes and dreams when so much is at stake?From the author of the beloved Foyles Bookshop Girls series, The West End Girls is the first in a brand new series full of Elaine Roberts' trademark warmth. Perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Rosie Hendry.Readers love Elaine Roberts!'Emotional... Will give you that warm feeling inside... 5 stars from me.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Loved, loved, loved it... I just cried all the way through the last chapter.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Another great novel by Elaine Roberts... Easy to read and I read it in a couple of days... Recommended!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Touching and emotional.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Moving... Capturing friendships and love... Heart-wrenching... Leaves you a contented and happy reader... Absolutely lovely!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Hard to put down but at the same time I didn't want to finish it too quickly... Well worth 5 stars.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Elaine Roberts writes so well... Definitely recommend this!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Wonderful read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Immersed me in a beautiful romance.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars