The third book in heartwarming The Royal Station Master’s Daughters series. For readers of Maisie Thomas and Daisy Styles.

‘A heartwarming historical novel’ Rosie Goodwin

‘A gripping historical saga’ Daisy Styles

Wolferton, Norfolk, 1919

The war is over, but the effects of it are ever-present in the village of Wolferton. At just two miles from Sandringham House, the private residence of British monarchs, the people of Wolferton have a special connection to the royals – particularly the family of the royal station master, Harry Saward. But their privileged position and access to the royal family do not lessen the devastating impact of war on the Saward girls. Maria’s fiancé, Eddie, is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Ada’s husband, Alfie, has lost his job, and his purpose in life, Jessie is praying for the safe return of her beau, Jack, and Beatrice is hard at work as a nurse in the war hospital and is faced with a shocking revelation from her sweetheart.

With many men from the Sandringham Company still missing in Gallipoli, the village is also suffering. When Kitty Willow, the wife of one of the missing men, and her six young children lose their home on the royal estate, the Saward family rally around to help. As they are forced into the workhouse and Kitty is separated from her children, life looks bleak. But when a kind benefactor takes a shine to Kitty her fortunes may have turned around. Could this be the new start in life that she and her children so desperately need?
  

My review

With huge thanks to Zaffre Books for sending me the whole collection of the Royal Station Masters Daughters at War collection.

This is the last book of the collection, bringing romance and history together in this lovely and engaging read. I will admit to not reading the previous two books (but will read them at a later date), this didn’t hinder my enjoyment of the book and appreciating the story for what it provided.

Created around the Saward family during WW1 during times of hardship and sadness. The story itself from the Sandringham Estate is very engaging with characters you can believe and relate to. The story also covers other areas that come to life such as the military, the work of women at those times too, especially with Kitty who had to endure more than she deserved. Along with backgrounds and scenery described well, you feel as though you are there at that time. Extremely well researched.

This story will bring you to tears and give you that heartwarming feeling. It has lots going on, but each part of the story is clearly laid out and you don’t lose your way as you read on.

This is definitely a great read, and a must for saga genre addicts and a recommendation for others that would like to try this type of genre – you won’t be disappointed!

About the author: Ellee Seymour is a former journalist and PR professional living near Cambridge. The Royal Station Master’s Daughters was her debut saga novel. Ellee first heard about Harry Saward from his great grandson, Brian Heath, who was keen the royal station  master’s unique and untold story from a glorious bygone era should be written about.

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