by Deborah Carr

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When Florence’s son, John, announces that he has enlisted in 1914, she is horrified, but determined to hold her family together during the oncoming hardships they are to face. Men are returning to England wounded, with many more not returning at all, families are struggling, and Florence’s ‘Dear Girls’ are risking their lives in new and dangerous jobs. Florence might be older now, but she has no intention of sitting back on her laurels while others fight for King and Country.  376pp

Vol.3 in a series inspired by the true story behind the Boots empire.  Originally published as “Mrs Boots Goes to War”.