A Mother's War

'Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and doesn't let go!' Diney Costeloe

'Beautiful ... I can't wait for the next instalment' Judy Summers

'A tender tale of love and strength in the midst of war' Val Wood

'Stays with you long after you have finished reading' Margaret Dickinson

'A highly enjoyable, immersive read!' Sarah Sykes

'Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending. Had me hooked' Louisa Treger

'A lively and heart-warming saga' People's Friend

North Yorkshire, September 1939.

Rosina Calvert-Lazenby, the widowed matriarch of Raven Hall, must be strong for her five daughters as the war approaches. When the RAF come to stay, Rosina is intrigued by their charismatic - albeit young - sergeant. But is there time for love with the war looming?

Grace Calvert-Lazenby is twenty-one years old and ready for a new adventure. Joining the Women's Royal Naval Service, she trades the safety of Raven Hall for exhausting drills and conflicting acts of secrecy. It's not easy, but Grace knows that everyone has a part to play in what's to come.

With so much on the line, will Rosina and Grace have the courage to lead those around them into the unknown?

This heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke.

Reader reviews for A Mother's War:

'LOVED IT! The layout and the research is stunning'

'A fabulous read'

'A definite 5 stars'

'Mollie Walton has done it again!'

'An excellent book by an outstanding writer'

“'Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and doesn't let go!'”

-- Diney Costeloe
'Beautiful ... I can't wait for the next instalment' -- Judy Summers
'A tender tale of love and strength in the midst of war' -- Val Wood
'Stays with you long after you have finished reading' -- Margaret Dickinson
'A highly enjoyable, immersive read!' -- Sarah Sykes
'Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending. Had me hooked' -- Louisa Treger
'A lively and heart-warming saga' People's Friend

Mollie Walton is the pen-name for historical novelist Rebecca Mascull. She has always been fascinated by history and has worked in education, has a Masters in Writing and lives by the sea in the East of England. The inspiration for the Raven Hall trilogy came when she visited the stunning Raven Hall hotel with her daughter and fell in love with the beautiful cliff-top view. Under Mollie Walton, Rebecca is also the author of the historical fiction trilogy, the Ironbridge Saga.

Set in North Yorkshire, A Mother's War tells the story of a widow and her five daughters at the outbreak of WW2. North Yorkshire, September 1939. Rosina Calvert-Lazenby , the only surviving member of her family and widowed by forty-four, has lived at Raven Hall all her life. With war approaching, Rosina must be strong for her daughters, five confident young women who are thick as thieves. When the RAF come to stay at Raven Hall, Rosina finds herself intrigued by their charismatic, albeit young, officer. But is there time for love with the war looming and her eldest daughter leaving home? Grace Calvert-Lazenby , twenty-one years old and newly graduated from Oxford, is determined to live a fuller life. Leaving behind her mother and sisters at home, she joins the Women's Royal Naval Service. Trading the safety and familiarity of Raven Hall for exhausting drills, difficult training and conflicting acts of secrecy will not be easy. But Grace knows that everyone has a part to play in the war and she is ready for a brave new adventure. With so much on the line, Rosina and Grace must learn how to push themselves and have the courage to lead those around them into the unknown . . . This heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke. ___ Praise for Mollie Walton: 'A Journey. Compelling. Addictive' Val Wood 'Beautiful and poignant' Tania Crosse 'Feisty female characters, an atmospheric setting ... A phenomenal read' Cathy Bramley 'Great characters who will stay with me for a long time' Beth Miller 'Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling. I loved it' Miranda Dickinson

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