The Surplus Girls
The Surplus Girls by Polly Heron, published by Atlantic Books, Limited in 2020, is a historical fiction novel set in Manchester during 1922. The story follows Belinda Layton, a woman grappling with the aftermath of World War I and the loss of her fiancé, Ben. After years of mourning, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to redefine her future while facing the pressures from both her family and Ben’s.
As Belinda enrolls in a secretarial class, she encounters new opportunities and meets Richard Carson, a bookshop owner who captures her heart. The narrative explores themes of romance and resilience as Belinda navigates her feelings and the complexities of her past. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a glimpse into the challenges faced by women in the early 20th century as they strive for independence and happiness amidst societal expectations.
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Manchester, 1922. Belinda Layton is a surplus girl. One of the many women whose dreams of marriage perished in the Great War, with the death of her beloved fiance Ben. After four years of mourning, she finally feels ready to face whatever her future holds without him. But Ben’s family can’t countenance her putting him to rest, while her own family – well, all they care about is getting hold of her meagre factory wages. When Belinda joins a secretarial class to try to better herself, little does she imagine that it will open up a whole new world to her. For not only does she learn to type, but she meets the beguiling bookshop owner Richard Carson … And falls head over heels in love. But who is this man that she has trusted with her heart, and what does he really want? As Belinda fights to follow her dreams, can she move forwards from all the devastation and loss, and take a chance at happiness?
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