{"product_id":"9781800324251-new-start-for-the-wrens","title":"A New Start for the Wrens","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compelling and heartwarming WW2 saga\u003cbr\u003e**Winner of the RNA Saga Award 2023**Are these newly trained Wrens ready to protect Britain's coastline?\u003cp\u003eFollowing a humiliating experience involving the man she thought she'd marry, \u003cb\u003eIris Tredwick\u003c\/b\u003e signs up to the Wrens in order to escape and find 'the right sort' of man to please her mother. After a bumpy start, Iris manages to befriend outspoken \u003cb\u003eMary\u003c\/b\u003e and dreamer \u003cb\u003eSally\u003c\/b\u003e as they are sent to their first posting  in Orkney. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere she meets mechanic \u003cb\u003eRob\u003c\/b\u003e, whose flirtatious nature both charms and confounds straight-laced Iris. Much more appropriate for her is local doctor \u003cb\u003eStewart\u003c\/b\u003e, if only she felt the same spark for him as she does for Rob\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Iris, Mary and Sally work to interpret signals from incoming ships, they realise the enemy is somehow one step ahead of their manoeuvres, dropping sea mines under the cover of darkness. Could there be a spy on the island? And can the Wrens prevent disaster striking before it's too late?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling and lively Second World War saga for fans of Kate Thompson and Daisy Styles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA New Start for the Wrens\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This book is absolutely brilliant. \u003cb\u003eI felt like I was one of the girls and was joining them in their adventure.\u003c\/b\u003e I really cant wait to read more in this series'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThis book entertained and warmed the cockles of your heart\u003c\/b\u003e. Being on duty with the Wrens and contributing to the war effort was a great way to spend the afternoon reading and I seriously loved it!'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Loved this book! I binge read it as I wanted to know what would happen. The three main female characters Iris, Mary and Sally are all so easy to relate to and care about. \u003cb\u003eLove the glimpses of Orkney and the poignant history.\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A really t\u003cb\u003ehoughtful look at the work of the wrens in WWII\u003c\/b\u003e and a brilliant new trio of girls to get to know. I cannot wait for the next one.'  Reader review \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Another number one for Vicki Beeby. Loved this WWII story, \u003cb\u003ehighly recommended read\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39888316694625,"sku":"9781800324251","price":8.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36478785.jpg?v=1760242470","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781800324251-new-start-for-the-wrens","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}