THE LIFEBOAT GIRLS AT WAR is the first novel I have read by RACHEL SWEASEY, and it most certainly will not be the last. The strength of character, courage and faith of those left in Poole to cope while their husbands, brothers and friends are fighting at the front during WW1, is well described, together with the emotions of the men in the trenches. Friendship and unconditional love is shown as the women, both old and young, step in to run the lifeboat, nurse the injured soldiers, look after children and work in the cordite factory, sharing in one anothers’ joys and sadness……

I highly recommend this well written and well researched book, with its underlying Christian message of hope.

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Boldwood Books. The opinions in this review are completely my own.