Bonnier Books Ltd Paperback English
Maggie's War
An inspiring and moving WWII saga from the RNA award winning author of Bobby's War
By Shirley Mann
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<p><b>A brand-new novel from the RNA award-winning author of <i>Bobby's War<br></i></b><br><b>'A gripping series. I've loved every one and this latest is no exception!' Rosie Goodwin<br></b><br>It's 1942 and the Second World War rages across Europe. Maggie Carpenter leaves her quiet life as a teacher in Manchester to join a team of women working the canals, hauling supplies across wartime Britain. Cramped cabins, no running water and relentless labour become her new reality.<br><br>Thrown together with two strangers - each hiding secrets of their own - Maggie finds unlikely friendship and a spark of love in a young Army chaplain. But as past wounds resurface, she must decide if she can trust again . . .<br><br><b><i>Maggie's War</i> is a stirring story of friendship, love and courage in the face of war. <br></b><br>'Suffused with extensive research, as well as <b>secrets and sympathy</b>. Saga readers will love this WW2 tale of canal boat life on "the cut".' <b>Mollie Walton</b><br><br><br><b>Readers are loving <i>Maggie's War</i>:<br></b><br>'Family <b>saga at its best</b>'<br><br>'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and <b>cant wait for the next one</b>'<br><br>'A real <b>page turner</b>'<br><br>'<b>Captivating</b> read' <br><br><b>Don't miss the first four books in the collection - <i>Lily's War</i>, RNA winning <i>Bobby's War</i>, <i>Hannah's War </i>and RNA award shortlisted <i>Bridget's War</i>. Available now. And<i> Faith's War </i>coming 2026. </b></p>
<p><b>A brand-new novel from the RNA award-winning author of <i>Bobby's War<br></i></b><br><b>'A gripping series. I've loved every one and this latest is no exception!' Rosie Goodwin<br></b><br>It's 1942 and the Second World War rages across Europe. Maggie Carpenter leaves her quiet life as a teacher in Manchester to join a team of women working the canals, hauling supplies across wartime Britain. Cramped cabins, no running water and relentless labour become her new reality.<br><br>Thrown together with two strangers - each hiding secrets of their own - Maggie finds unlikely friendship and a spark of love in a young Army chaplain. But as past wounds resurface, she must decide if she can trust again . . .<br><br><b><i>Maggie's War</i> is a stirring story of friendship, love and courage in the face of war. <br></b><br>'Suffused with extensive research, as well as <b>secrets and sympathy</b>. Saga readers will love this WW2 tale of canal boat life on "the cut".' <b>Mollie Walton</b><br><br><br><b>Readers are loving <i>Maggie's War</i>:<br></b><br>'Family <b>saga at its best</b>'<br><br>'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and <b>cant wait for the next one</b>'<br><br>'A real <b>page turner</b>'<br><br>'<b>Captivating</b> read' <br><br><b>Don't miss the first four books in the collection - <i>Lily's War</i>, RNA winning <i>Bobby's War</i>, <i>Hannah's War </i>and RNA award shortlisted <i>Bridget's War</i>. Available now. And<i> Faith's War </i>coming 2026. </b></p>