A heart-warming story of courage, community and love

Wedding Bells on the Home Front

The third novel in the wonderfully uplifting Factory Girls series. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Daisy Styles and Donna Douglas.

Annie Clarke’s roots are dug deep into the North East. She draws inspiration from her mother, who was born in a County Durham pit village during the First World War, and went on to became a military nurse during World War Two. Annie and her husband now live a stone’s throw from the pit village where her mother was born. She has written frequently about the North East in novels which she hopes reflect her love and respect for the region’s lost mining communities. 
 
Annie has four adult children and four granddaughters, who fill her and her husband’s days with laughter, endlessly leading these two elders astray.

**THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE UPLIFTING FACTORY GIRLS SERIES** 
 
Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell's Shipyard Girls series and Ellie Dean. 
 
Our readers LOVE the Factory Girls . . . 
 
‘The characters are all strong and the style of writing makes it hard to put down’ 
‘Another lovely story these wonderful characters make me feel like I’m visiting old friends’ 
‘What a joy to read’ 
‘I have laughed, cried and been angry reading this book’ 
‘Another brilliant book’ 
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March 1942: As the war continues, wedding bells are ringing for the factory girls . . . 
 
Sarah is happily settling into married life with new husband Stan, whilst Fran is busy planning her upcoming wedding to sweetheart Davey, who’s still conscripted to Bletchley Park. With limited resources, the girls must make do to create the perfect day. 
 
Meanwhile, Beth has other things on her mind. She hasn’t heard from her husband Bob since he returned to the navy, and she’s starting to fear the worst. And new friend Viola is still recovering from a nasty accident. 
 
Life on the home front can be challenging, but with the support of one another, the factory girls can get through anything. 
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Praise for Annie Clarke 
 
'Clarke’s tale is one to lift the spirits and touch the hardest hearts' Northern Echo 
 
'Delightful authentic-feeling saga' Peterborough Telegraph 
 
'Highlights the strength of women during the toughest times' Culture Fly 
 
'Beautifully written' Frost Magazine

A wonderfully uplifting wartime story

Heroes on the Home Front

The second novel in the wonderfully uplifting Factory Girls series. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Daisy Styles and Donna Douglas.

Clarke’s tale is one to lift the spirits and touch the hardest hearts

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The second novel in the wonderfully uplifting Factory Girls series. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Daisy Styles and Donna Douglas. 
 
'Clarke’s tale is one to lift the spirits and touch the hardest hearts' NORTHERN ECHO 
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December 1941, North East England: It takes courage to risk your life every day. 
 
Despite the recent loss of her father, Sarah is settling well into her new role at the munitions factory. Her blossoming romance with pitman Stan is a welcome distraction from the dangerous working conditions. But a shocking revelation is about to put everything on the line. 
 
Meanwhile Fran is desperately missing her sweetheart Davey, who has been conscripted to work at Bletchley Park. Beth is longing for someone too – and it’s not her husband on the front line… 
 
As the factory girls face hardship on the home front, they will discover that the heroes they need are already by their side. 
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An inspiring wartime story of friendship and courage

Girls on the Home Front

A brand new series set in north-east England during the Second World War. It features women from pit villages that commute by bus to work in a dangerous munitions factory every day. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Daisy Styles and Donna Douglas.

A brilliantly written and uplifting WWII story. Annie’s latest novel set in a north-east pit village really does draw the reader in and conveys what it must have been like to be a woman working in a munitions factory during the Second World War. The three main female characters in the novel, Fran, Sarah and Beth have to endure horrendous conditions, but they do so for the sake of their country and to help their own poverty-stricken families. 
Annie Clarke’s descriptions of life on the home front in the tough mining village of Massingham are incredibly realistic, as is her use of the north-east vernacular. Girls on the Home Front is a story of friendship, resilience, community and courage. I’m sure this book will resonate with saga readers everywhere.

Nancy Revell, author of the Shipyard Girls series

Highlights the strength of women during the toughest of times … Clarke’s love and respect for her family’s roots really shines through

Beautifully written, the warmth shines from every page and the layers are as deep and rich as the coal seams the men work upon.

A heart-warming story of friendships, love and life … The characters were genuine and engaging, and the story was captivating. I can’t wait for the next book in the series to carry on their stories

What a fantastic start to what is going to be prove to be a fantastic series. Superbly written … it draws you into the story from the word go.

I couldn't put this warm, authentic and compelling novel down … I cheered, laughed, held my breath and wept alongside Fran, her family and friends. I'm already hooked!

Intriguing, emotional, and intense … Would recommend

A heartwarming story of a close-knit community trying to make it through a war. I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves their badass women, war novels, and stories of love and unity in the time of adversity

There are certainly plenty of cliffhangers that need resolution and I'd say a few more skeletons to emerge from the closet too

The first novel in the wonderful Factory Girls series. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Ellie Dean. 
 
'A brilliantly written and uplifting WWII story' Nancy Revell, author of the Shipyard Girls series 
 
‘A delightful authentic-feeling saga’ Peterborough Telegraph 
 
‘Highlights the strength of women during the toughest of times…Clarke’s love and respect for her family’s roots really shines through’ Culture Fly 
 
'Beautifully written, the warmth shines from every page and the layers are as deep and rich as the coal seams the men work upon.' Frost Magazine 
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August 1941: As war sweeps across Britain and millions of men enlist to serve their country, it’s up to the women to fight the battle on the home front. 
 
Fran always thought she would marry her childhood sweetheart and lead a simple life in Massingham, the beloved pit village she has always called home. 
 
But with war taking so many men to the front line, the opening of a new factory in the north-east of England presents an opportunity for Fran to forge a new path. 
 
Against her father’s wishes and with best friends Sarah and Beth by her side, Fran signs up to join the ranks of women at the factory. It’s dangerous work but as the three friends risk life and limb for their country, they will discover that their lives are only just beginning… 
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Look out for the next book in the series, Heroes on the Home Front, available now!

Annie Clarke

Gripping and authentic. The perfect book to snuggle up with on a winters evening

As always, with any Annie Clarke book there is warmth and compassion in bucketloads [...] I know these are fictional characters but they reminded me of so many people I know and have known - and that's the magic spell Annie Clarke casts

Factory Girls 4

THE FOURTH NOVEL IN THE HEART-WARMING FACTORY GIRLS SERIES! Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Ellie Dean. 
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'Tis the season for friendship and family . . . 
 
October 1942: As Christmas approaches, the evacuees decide a pantomime is just what Massingham needs. 
 
Viola loves her new job away from the factory, and hopes that her romance with the handsome Ralph might have a happy ending. Meanwhile, married life is proving tough for Fran and Davey as they are forced apart by war work and an unexpected arrival on her doorstep turns her world upside down. 
 
Following her husband's shock confession, Beth finally feels as though she's regaining control of her life, that is until he turns up . . . 
 
A lot can happen on the home front, but Christmas is a time for family and friends, and the factory girls will do everything they can to ensure this year's celebration is one to remember.

Christmas on the Home Front

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Gripping and authentic. The perfect book to snuggle up with on a winters evening

As always, with any Annie Clarke book there is warmth and compassion in bucketloads [...] I know these are fictional characters but they reminded me of so many people I know and have known - and that's the m ...

A warming festive read

Gripping and authentic. The perfect book to snuggle up with on a winters evening

As always, with any Annie Clarke book there is warmth and compassion in bucketloads [...] I know these are fictional characters but they reminded me of so many people I know and have known - and that's the m ...

A warming festive read

Gripping and authentic. The perfect book to snuggle up with on a winters evening

As always, with any Annie Clarke book there is warmth and compassion in bucketloads [...] I know these are fictional characters but they reminded me of so many people I know and have known - and that's the m ...

A warming festive read

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