The Forces' Sweethearts

The Forces' SweetheartsAuthor: Rosie Archer ISBN: 9781787474093 Publisher: Quercus Books Year first published: 13 Oct 2020 Pages: 400 Format: Paperback softback Gripping, emotional Second World War saga for fans of Annie Groves, Shirley Dickson and Soraya Lane. 1943, and The Bluebird Girls are at the top of their game. They are touring with ENSA, visiting army bases across the world in order to boost the morale of the brave boys fighting in the desert and the jungle. The

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