Frequently Asked Questions
What is "The Lifeboat Girls at War" about?
The next BRAND NEW historical saga from Rachel Sweasey perfect for readers of Rosie Clarke, May Ellis and Elaine Everest.
1915: As war rages across Europe, the women of Poole Quay must do whatever it takes to keep their community afloat.
For lifelong friends Kathy, Betsy and Julia, that means stepping into roles they never imagined possible, helping to keep the harbour and its lifeboat service running as more local men leave for the Front. Kathy embraces the chance to fight for women's independence, while Betsy longs only for the safe return of her beloved husband, Bertie.
After heartbreak changes her life, Julia throws herself into nursing the wounded. But when an unexpected letter arrives from someone she thought she'd lost forever, she dares to hope her future could yet be rewritten.
As war creeps ever closer to the Dorset coast, the friends must draw strength from one another. But will their friendship be enough to carry them through the darkest days yet?
Praise for Rachel Sweasey:
'Spanning continents and decades, this sweeping epic stole my heart' Renita D'Silva
'I was swept up by this beautiful story of love, loss and the courage of so many during WW2' Helen Parusel
‘I loved this dual time-line read. Set in the start of WW2 and present day it deals with loss and war and finding love when you don't expect to ever love again. This was a great book and I highly recommend this one.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Loved this book. I got totally immersed in the characters and their lives, loves and loss. The mix of fact and fiction and the two different time lines worked very well.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘A brutally honest account of how both men and women coped with the changes in their lives. This author writes so authentically about grieving that at times I simply had to stop reading. Anyone who has lost someone will immediately identify with the visceral pain felt by the characters. The settings were gorgeous and the descriptions of French food made me long to go back.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Loved it, sadness and joy, ups and downs. Hope there will be a sequel!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Fantastic read, was enjoyable – even cried at one part I felt I was inside the book.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Who wrote "The Lifeboat Girls at War"?
"The Lifeboat Girls at War" was written by Rachel Sweasey.
Rachel was born to English 10-pound-pom parents in sub-tropical Brisbane, Australia, and when the family moved back to Poole, Dorset, she was just 5 years old. She then grew up against the stunning backdrop of Poole Harbour where she sailed and played on the beaches of Brownsea Island and Studland, and walked across the Purbeck Hills, all of which inspired her imagination and provided the setting of her debut historical fiction novel set in WWII.
Is "The Lifeboat Girls at War" part of a series?
Yes, "The Lifeboat Girls at War" is part of the "The Lifeboat Girls" series.
