Women of War

August 1914. As World War One begins, two women are determined to do whatever they can for their country… 
‘I was holding my breath between chapters! A moving and intricately researched tale.’ JESSICA BULL, author of Miss Austen Investigates 
'A masterclass in writing, and a wonderful heart-warming story' GILL THOMPSON, author of The Child on Platform One 
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Edie Lawrence has never been one to play by the rules. 
 
As war in Europe is declared, she disguises herself as a soldier and enlists with a London regiment, with the aim of becoming the first woman to report from the battlefield. But also where she can catch news of her beloved Nate, who has already been sent to the Front. 
 
Dr Lucinda Garland volunteers her medical services to the War Office. 
 
But her offer is met with rejection. Undeterred, she works with the French Red Cross to create a pioneering all-female-run military hospital in Paris. 
As Lucinda struggles to cope with the horrific injuries that flood her hospital, she finds herself losing her heart to someone unexpected. 
 
And when Edie is injured and her gender revealed on Lucinda's operating table, the fates of these brave women, each determined to do whatever they can for their country, but also for womankind, intertwine in ways that neither of them could ever have foreseen. 
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Praise for Women of War 
'Women of War is impeccably researched, brilliantly written, and shines a light on forgotten stories from the past.' Fiona Schneider, author of The Paris Affair 
 
Readers love Women of War: 
'If you’re a fan of strong female characters, historical fiction, or just looking for a story that will stay with you long after you finish it, this is an absolute must-read!' Netgalley reviewer 5*****

A masterclass in writing and a wonderful heart-warming story

GILL THOMPSON, author of The Child on Platform One

If you’re a fan of strong female characters, historical fiction, or just looking for a story that will stay with you long after you finish it, this is an absolute must-read!

'Wonderfully moving. A book to curl up with'

'A charming novel full of fascinating detail about the Second World War, AND a heart-warming love story. I loved every word of it!'

'Well researched and extremely moving. I really enjoyed it'

Louise Morrish is a Librarian whose debut novel won the 2019 Penguin Random House First Novel Competition. She finds inspiration for her stories in the real-life adventures of women in the past, whom history has forgotten. She lives in Hampshire with her family.

August 1914: Edie Lawrence has never played by the rules. When war is declared, she disguises herself as a man to join the war effort and write about her experiences. But she also wants to catch news of her beloved Nate, who has already been sent to the Front. 
 
Dr Lucie Garland volunteers her medical services to the war effort, only to be met with ridicule. Undeterred, she sets up a makeshift hospital in Paris, and soon loses her heart to someone unexpected. 
 
And when Edie is injured and her gender revealed, the fates of these women intertwine in ways that neither could have foreseen . . .

A compelling and emotionally moving historical fiction novel

Operation Moonlight

Passion, war and deadly secrets . . . 
 
'A charming novel full of fascinating detail about the Second World War, AND a heart-warming love story. I loved every word of it!' Katie Fforde 
'Wonderfully moving. A book to curl up with' Fern Britton 
'I absolutely loved this heart-warming story of wartime secrets, love and redemption' Susan Lewis 
'Enthralling from beginning to end' Alan Titchmarsh 
'Well researched and extremely moving. I really enjoyed it' Jill Mansell 
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WARTIME FRANCE, 1944 
 
Trust absolutely no one. 
 
This is the only advice newly recruited SOE agent Elisabeth Shepherd is given when faced with the impossible. 
 
Her mission: to enter Nazi-occupied France and monitor the Germans' deadly long-range missiles. 
 
GUILDFORD, 2018 
 
Betty is celebrating her 100th birthday when she receives an invite from the Century Society to reminisce on the past. 
 
She remains mysteriously tight-lipped about her past, however. 
 
And then her carer, Tali, discovers a box full of maps, letters and a gun . . . 
___________________ 
 
Readers love Operation Moonlight . . . 
 
***** 'Beautifully written and researched, this was a truly compelling read, emotionally moving and with the perfect amount of jeopardy to keep me glued to the pages!' 
***** 'Operation Moonlight goes beyond just another historical fiction tale of a woman in WWII to a real page-turning literary account which was a pleasure to read.' 
***** 'This is a wonderful book, very gripping with a slight hint of romance.' 
***** 'It was very well written, totally absorbing, and with a very authentic feel.' 
***** 'It's one that will be staying on my shelf.'

Louise Morrish is a librarian, whose debut novel won the 2019 Penguin Random House First Novel Competition. She finds inspiration for her stories in the real-life adventures of women in the past, whom history has forgotten. She lives in Hampshire with her family.

WARTIME FRANCE, 1944 
 
Trust absolutely no one. 
 
This is the only advice newly recruited SOE agent Elisabeth Shepherd is given when faced with the impossible. 
 
Her mission: to enter Nazi-occupied France and monitor the Germans' deadly long-range missiles. 
 
GUILDFORD, 2018 
 
Betty is celebrating her 100th birthday when she receives an invite from the Century Society to reminisce on the past. 
 
She remains mysteriously tight-lipped about her past, however. 
 
And then her carer, Tali, discovers a box full of maps, letters and a gun ...

Louise Morrish

A beautiful, powerful book that I will read again

This is a beautiful book to savour and treasure

Such a beautiful ode to libraries and reading...It's also a big warm hug of a book

There are few other writers who can winkle out the stories of heroines from the past as splendidly as Louise Morrish

As the World War One rages on outside, it is the battle within that must be won, through the quiet strength of words.Josie Everley survived the sinking of the RMS Lusitania, but she lost the man she loves.Broken-hearted and destitute, Josie must start afresh as a library assistant at an all-female-run military hospital in Endell Street. As she focuses on her work, she never expected to meet Theo, a wounded soldier suffering his own trauma who finds solace amongst the books.As Josie steps up to the role of librarian and loses her heart to Theo, the war around them continues to be a cruel companion and Josie must muster all her strength and courage to make it through.Will Josie find her happy-ever-after amongst the heartbreak?

Louise Morrish

Praise for The Library of War and Peace

A beautiful, powerful book that I will read again

This is a beautiful book to savour and treasure

Such a beautiful ode to libraries and reading...It's also a big warm hug of a book

A beautiful, powerful book that I will read again

This is a beautiful book to savour and treasure

Such a beautiful ode to libraries and reading...It's also a big warm hug of a book

A beautiful, powerful book that I will read again

This is a beautiful book to savour and treasure

Such a beautiful ode to libraries and reading...It's also a big warm hug of a book

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