A Mother’s Love
A Mother’s Love by Daisy Styles, published by National Geographic Books on May 10, 2022, is a 416-page novel that explores the lives of three mothers during World War II. Set in the Lake District in 1944, the story unfolds at the Mary Vale Mother and Baby Home, where the women navigate personal challenges and forge an unbreakable bond amidst the turmoil of war.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines the experiences of Stella, Lillian, and Ada, each facing unique struggles while supporting one another. As Stella deals with the uncertainty of her relationship with a GI, Lillian grapples with her conscription as a Land Girl, and Ada returns to work amid a health crisis, the novel delves into themes of resilience and camaraderie. This edition presents a heartfelt saga that captures the essence of motherhood and community during a pivotal time in history.
Official synopsis Publisher
The heartwarming and joyful new Wartime Midwives story of three struggling mothers pulling together in the heart of WWII, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Nancy Revell and Call the Midwife
Three mothers. Three very different backgrounds. And a bond they will never forget . . .
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The Lake District, 1944. Spring is in the air for the women at Mary Vale Mother and Baby Home.
Beautiful Stella, the head-turning cook of a munitions factory, has been swept off her feet by a handsome GI. He proposes when she falls pregnant, but soon his letters stop arriving . . .
Then there is Lillian, who is deeply unimpressed when she is conscripted as a Land Girl miles from her home, but then she meets a charming, married vet . . .
Meanwhile, midwife Ada is getting used to being back at work after the birth of her own beautiful baby girl. But she faces the biggest challenge of her life when the home is engulfed in an outbreak of whooping cough.
Though each woman is from a different walk of life, only together can they help Mary Vale come through this crisis . . .
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Praise for Daisy Styles
‘An absolute joy to read’ Kate Thompson
‘Will tug at the heart strings of readers everywhere!’ Fiona Ford
‘Truly endearing characters’ Annie Murray
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