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  • The Factory Girls of Lark Lane

  • Lark Lane, Book 1
  • By: Pam Howes
  • Narrated by: Georgia Maguire
  • Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (133 ratings)

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The Factory Girls of Lark Lane

By: Pam Howes
Narrated by: Georgia Maguire
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Summary

A heart-wrenching family saga about women in World War 2, the strength of friendship, and hope.

1940, Liverpool: Alice Turner and her best friend, Millie Markham, work for the war effort at Rootes munitions factory, making shell caps and Halifax bombers. Alice’s sweetheart, Terry, is home from the front for a brief period of leave. But the honeymoon is soon over. Terry must go back to the dangers of Nazi-occupied France, and the ever-present air raid sirens quickly bring Alice back down to earth.

When a terrible explosion at the factory leads to a tragic death, Millie receives devastating news, and a loved one is announced missing in action, the heartbreak of war is suddenly all too real. Alice must believe Terry will make it home to keep up her strength. Her mother and Millie need all her support, and morale at the factory is at an all-time low. Can Alice and Millie help one another make it through these dark times, even as the war stretches on with no sign of an ending?

©2018 Pam Howes (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd
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Great book

The factory girls of lark lane by Pam Howes. Great book and excellent narration by Georgia Maguire, thank you audible for this included listen.

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What a lovely audiobook - really enjoyable and engaging.

Something different to my usual listens. Found this story pleasant and such an easy listen. The story was engaging and I’ve listened to it in less than 24 hours. I was so happy with it,I’ve just purchased books two and three following on from this title. The narration was great and I award this book 5 stars plus.

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didn't like the abrupt ending. enjoyed the narration, she was very good. characters were very likeable on the whole and definitely worth a listen.

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Great story ready enjoy listening

Good book the voice was done well enjoy the story would recommend it to listen to

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nice story but a wee bit predictable. Enjoyed it, relaxing in bed at night.

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A very....

enjoyable storyline from start to finish. The narrator was ok at using different voices for the characters.

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factory girls lark lane

relatable characters, warm story telling. lovely look back st social history littered throughout the tale

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Nice WW2 story

An easy listen, following the lives and struggles of a group of families and friends during the war.
Pleasant narration

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What DIDNT stand out ? Amazing storyline

This is one I will read again and again ! Loved it . Won’t spoil it by saying too much about it but I couldn’t stop listening

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Loved this book

Well written, couldn't stop listening. Excellent narrator, really brought the characters to life. Have a real insight into family life during the war and the hardships endured.

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