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Weaver Street at War

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As the war continues the ladies of Weaver Street come together to help each other and wish for the end of the war. A good story of friendship and community..

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Weaver Street at War is the third book in the Weaver Street series. I haven't read the previous books and I don't feel as if it caused any problems with reading this one. I loved the people of Weaver Street and in hindsight, I wish I had read the other books first. But only because I would have enjoyed reading some of the characters' backstories.

This book, even read as a stand-alone one was a thoroughly enjoyable story. I found myself totally involved in the lives of the main characters. When they laughed I laughed, when they cried, yes, I cried. The author definitely has a way of writing that really captures your heart.

What I particularly liked was that not only did I enjoy reading about the lives and loves of the women of Weaver Street, but I was given a good idea of how it was to live during the war years. The hardships, the loves, the losses, but most of all, the way that people pulled together like they never had before. I was very impressed.

This is the first book I have read by this author and I am definite that it won't be the last.

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Another great book in the Weaver Street series. It’s great to catch up with Kitty and everyone one on Weaver Street. It’s now time for everyone to pull together during World War Two and we see the younger generation of the street step up for the war.
Anna has had a sad start to life firstly being given up for adoption and then to be adopted by a couple that never really cared about her. Anna joins the WAAF and finds herself billeted in Weaver Street with Mavis. Soon Anna finds herself welcomed into the street and feeling like for the first time in her life she actually belongs somewhere.
This book follows Anna and Molly and Lily as the battle the traumas of the War and try to live the best life they can. This is a great series and I can recommend all three books. If you like sagas you will not be disappointed with this series.

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Another great read in one of my favourite historical saga series. It’s great to be back with the neighbours of Weaver Street, it’s 1941 and everyone is feeling the effects of the war, the men folk of Weaver Street are away fighting for their country and the women must stick together and support each other. It’s a difficult time for everyone and their friendships are so important during this time. This is an emotional read at times and I did shed shed a tear or two but it was also at times an uplifting read . Whilst this is an easy read it’s one that I didn’t want to put down .

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I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.

This is a historical saga that takes place in Liverpool during WWII. On first impressions, the protagonist, Anna, seemed like a lovely character, and I was keen to know more about her. I quickly warmed to the other characters too; they seemed warm and friendly, and I loved how the author brought Weaver Street to life, making it seem like such a homely place to live.

While I was reading, I thought a little bit about the things that we may easily take for granted today, such as the items that were rationed during the war. I often find that this type of book feels like an escape, and has a strange way of making me feel a little bit nostalgic for a time and place that I never lived in.

I felt that as the book progressed, several of the characters experienced something that changed them in some way and helped them to grow. I really enjoyed getting to know Anna and her friends on Weaver Street. Over the last few years, I've taken to reading more historical sagas, and I think I would be interested in reading more by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, and to the author, for the opportunity to read and review this.

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We are back in Weaver Street again for this third book in this series. Life in WW2, the locals and how they cope and those fighting in the forces. This is a great series and anyone who loves a war time saga must read these. 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley, author and publisher for this ARC

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I absolutely loved Chrissie Walsh's "Weaver Street at War". This is the first book in a series, and I can't wait to read the rest!

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I love this series! It was great to be back in Weaver Street with all the gang who are pulling together even harder now that the street is at war. The next generation are to the forefront of this story. All have loved ones serving and the women are doing their bit too. Anna Carswell is the new addition to the street. Working for the WAAF at Derby House, she is billeted with Mavis and soon becomes one of the gang. Kitty's friend Maggie is still her same old self even though she is now respectably married to Stanley. Lily still lives with them and has joy and heartache aplenty.
I took a star off because there were quite a few coincidences, too many I thought and it was all a little too neatly tied up. This was war after all. Anna's story was strange and didn't sit right with me.
However, I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend the series to all Lizzie Lane and Ellie Dean fans.

Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for an early copy of this book.

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We are back in Weaver Street ,Liverpool and now the 2nd World war is going on.Widowed Kitty Common is worried about her RAF son Ross who is away fighting a pilot.Anna who was adopted has just arrived in Liverpool as a WAAF to lodge with Mavis and meets Ross.We also get to meet past people who live in Weaver Street. This is the 3rd book in the series and draws you into it just the same. Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood.

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Life on Weaver Street continues along with the war and we get too see what all our beloved favourite characters are up to and we are introduced to a couple of new ones. Anna joins the Weaver Street crew in this book and is warmly welcomed to the street. There are a few surprises in the plot with family complications and bombings that had me shocked with tears streaming down my face. The girls keep everything light hearted and so fun and I feel like Lily is the brightest light with her honest and direct manner which made me laugh. A story full of joy, intrigue, war struggles and community. They will not let anything dim there hearts as they support each other through the toughest of times.

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It was great being back in Weaver Street and this time round the residents are dealing with the war. They support each other through the heartbreak and the joy that they experience. As well as characters from the previous books we meet Anna and Ross. WAAF Anna is sent to lodge with Mavis and immediately is embraced and receives the maternal love and support that has been missing from her life. She then meets Ross and although pushes him away at first they soon begin a relationship. We catch up with Lily, matriarch Kitty, Maggie and all the others in Weaver Street. Their stories are woven into the book and it always feels that they all get an equal amount of space in the story. There is such historical detail in this and is written in such a way that I was able to visualise the events, locations and each character’s individuality shine through. I really hope there is another book in this series!! Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

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The third book in this series. A wonderful heart warming saga.
Well written characters and a storyline i was sucked into immediately.
A cozy and enjoyable read.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

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Weaver Street #3

The neighbours on Liverpool's Weaver Street have always looked after each other, but when WWII takes many of the husbands, brothers, and sons away to fight, the women's friendships are more important than ever. Matriarch Kitty Conlon is missing her son Patrick, proud but fearful of the fate of his spitfire, while sinister Mavis welcomes a new lodger, WAAF Anna Carswell, who is delighted with the Weaver Street Welcome after a loveless childhood. At number 9, Maggie Stubbs worries nightly as her daughter Lily patrols the streets to protect the neighbours during the air raids in her role as ARP Warden, and when an unexploded bomb is discovered at the allotment, danger comes terrifying close.

This book will mess with all your emotions. This well-written story was so easy to read. The characters are well-developed and likeable. We learn how the women helped each other during the war.

Published 15th May

I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #ChrissieWalsh for my ARC of #WeaverStreetAtWar in exchange for an honest review.

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Loved this book, real life in the war years. The characters came to life and you felt you were there. Loved all the characters and their quirks. I’m sorry it’s come to an end.

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As the fighting gets closer to home, the women of Weaver Street need each other more than ever.
Liverpool 1941.
WAAF Anna Carswell along with her kitbag in uniform steps off the train at Lime Street Station.
It's her first time in Liverpool, this is her birth town on her adoption papers, it's all looking dismal and depressing as she travels on the tram to Edge Hill and Weaver street she is Miss Mavis Robson's new lodger.
Her new job as a teleprinter operator at Derby house and careless talks costs lives as the saying goes, and she was going to enjoy living and working here and her thoughts are never far away thinking of Ross Penhaligon serving in the RAF.
Oh what a beautiful story to be told, I love the Weaver Street series, as all the neighbour come together, in troubles, such a wonderful book from the first chapter right through to the end.

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Was nice to read a different side to weaver street, the new and old characters merge together very nicely and I honestly couldn’t put the book down, descriptive written and a fantastic storyline what more do you need

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Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I loved being back in Weaver Street, meeting up with the characters.

Anna is the newcomer to the street, and is living with Mavis. But she feels that everyone is nice and friendly.

As the war is continuing, and friendships are formed, will Anna and Lily be lucky in love?

The story was well written and I can’t wait to see what comes next.

I recommend this book.

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A great installment to this series. Enjoyed the characters and the storyline including the new character.. love this heartwarming saga

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I loved this book. The new character Anna was lovely and had a rich back story. It was lovely to catch up with regular characters and find out how WWII was treating them. I suspect this was the last in the series, but, I'd love to know what happens a few years down the line. I feel like I've spent time with friends whilst reading this series.

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Weaver Street at War by Chrissie Walsh

The third outing for the residents of Weaver Street and they are now at war.
A new resident Anna lodges on the street and makes friends with Lily and Mavis.
Bombs rain down in Liverpool , but Anna , Lily and Mavis come together and form a wonderfully , heartfelt friendship and come together at a time they need it most

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