This story is set against the background of WWII and follows the life of Cassie Marsh, who after her secretarial training begins work in the underground war rooms. It is a stressful and tension filled job but one she feels is vitally important to the war effort. She has always had a close affection for her cousin Oliver and loves her extended family visits to the Devon countryside family home. Cassie discovers a family secret while working in London and distances herself from her family but a tragedy in the family sees her attitude soften.
This is a story of loyalty, family drama and secrets, courage and love.
Catherine Law blends historical detail with wonderful characters in a moving story of one woman’s journey amidst war.

Cassie Marsh is delighted to be accepted for college, but will she be able to persuade her father to delay her evacuation with her mother to Greenaways, where all her childhood memories are, carefree days with cousins Marianne & Oliver.
When Cassie starts working in the war room she is determined to “do her bit” that is until her life is thrown into disarray when she reads a report that has so much meaning to her, what should she do, who to turn to?

The story just flows, keeping you glued. My favourite character was Cassie, least favourite was Woodward.

The last 1/3 of this book really did it for me - I was getting a little bogged down in the details about Greenaways and wondered where the "war room" came in. All was to be revealed with patience!

Cassie was believable and likeable; I also was cheering for Luke the entire story and applaud his altruism at the end of the book. His dedication to his friend Charles and love for Cassie overrode what would've been justifiable retaliatory tendencies.

I also liked that Cassie took the opportunities to confront her father and others about things that bothered her; so many times characters (and poeple in real life!) chicken out and don't ask the hard questions and thus perpetuate anxieties, etc. Even though it was a neatly tied up happy ending, it didn't feel contrived, only satisfying!

I loved this book it was so good, a story of true love that battles through war and loss. This story is full of hope, love, trust, loss and sorrow, I love the dual time line it made for a really interesting read. This is my first book by Catherine Law and it won’t be the last. I enjoyed the style of writing and the characters, it made it really hard to put the book down. Excellent book, totally worthy of five stars!

From the title, I assumed the story would concentrate on the going on within the War Room. The reader follows Cassie's story from when she hit the typewriter keys to her days listening in on radio messages. Like so many, she paid an important role.

This story isn't just about World War 2. It isn't jsut about campaigns. It isn't just about the blitz. The story is about how life goes on no matter what. The story is about a close family that has secrets. Cassie has a difficult time dealing with her discoveries. Cassie runs to Henry, a man she knows she can trust to be her friend. He helps her through the war, but she doesn't see what is right before her eyes.

Decisions made have consequences. Cassie must live with hers, even at the expense of her own happiness. Then more secrets are revealed. The family drama becomes even more intense. The lies run deep. What happens after is left in the hands of others. The shocks pop off the pages. The heartbreak was all encompassing. The shocking surprise at the end--priceless.

Wonderfully written WWII story. Well researched with deep characters. Family, love and loyalty. It kept me reading for hours. Loved it!

A wonderful read. Historical fiction at its finest.
I actually found myself shedding a few tears which is just not like me.
Well written characters and so well written.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

Just not a book for me. That is all i am going to say. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion

What a beautiful read. It's always a bonus when one learns about a different role which took place during the second world war. A literary joy to read.

“The Girl from the War Room” is a historical fiction (WWII UK) family drama book by Catherine Law. I’ll just say outright that I was disappointed in this book - from the title and the cover image, I thought that Cassie’s job during WWII was going to take center stage … alas, it was - for a large chunk of this book - secondary to her family drama. If you like family drama with secret relationships with the background being WWII, this might be the book for you - but it wasn’t for me.

The Girl From The War Room by Catherine Law is an epic historical tale that I read in just two sittings.
It is a powerful tale of family; of war; and of love. The novel opens during the 1930’s and finishes in 1948. We ‘experience’ the war through the eyes of the lead character, Cassie. The action is told in the third person.
As the novel opens, Cassie is just fifteen-years-old and in the Devon countryside surrounded by family. As the novel progresses, she moves from innocence to experience.
Families are complicated affairs, often with more going on behind closed doors than we would first imagine. Families love us. Families can be messy but the love shines through.
We see that love comes in many forms – family; friendship; attraction. What is true about real love is that it is sacrificial. This is illustrated in several cases within the novel. People love others enough to let go.
World War II followed quickly on the heels of World War I. Families who had already experienced loss, would soon do so again.
We see life in the London during the war – from the frightening Blitz to the activity in Churchill’s war rooms. Having recently visited Churchill’s war rooms, it was easy for me to become immersed in the atmospheric action.
London speaks of activity and experience. Dartmoor is innocence and tranquillity. They are polar opposites of the same coin.
All the characters were well drawn, believable and likable.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Girl From The War Room. It was an epic tale.
I received a free copy via Rachel’s Random Resources for a blog tour. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

A well written novel. The War Room is in the background of the storyline. The main topics are love, family dynamics and family secrets. The social context is well shown. However, I guessed the conclusion very quickly, and this always irritates me a little! A light, easy read for the heart.
I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I have voluntarily written an honest review.

Interesting, but it involves Cassie’s family drama and her personal drama between two men more than her work for the war.

I had hoped that THE GIRL FROM THE WAR ROOM would have focused more on protagonist Cassie's work during WWII for Churchill. Instead it deals with family drama, secret relationships, and finally forgiveness. Readers looking for a novel on family dynamics will find it intriguing. Alas, it was not the book I'd hoped for.

This story is set in WWII and follows the life of a young woman and her family. There are plenty of secrets in this family. This was a good book that kept my interest. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Although set mostly during World War II, The Girl from the War Room is a family saga of secrets and betrayals. Much of the story takes place in Devon at her mother's family home, Greenaways, an Elizabethan manor. Cassie spends idyllic summer holidays there with her brother and cousins until war is declared and their lives are forever changed. At the age of 18, Cassie is determined to do her part for the war effort and lands a job as a typist in Churchill's bunker, the War Room. However, Cassie's work is not the focus of this novel. Cassie is entangled in complex family dynamics and concealed relationships that have nothing to do with the war and will affect lives long after it's over. This is a story of lingering grief, family drama, and learning to forgive. The Girl from the War Room was not what I expected, but I enjoyed it.