This charming story is set in the 1930’s in Manchester and is centered around main character Gracie . Gracie is a likable young woman with admirable traits and a big heart , she lives at home with her mum and she works in the local factory . As Gracie is so likable she draws the attention of some men , some of the attention is happily received but some of the attention is more distressing and that’s when her own strength and gumption serve her well . I really enjoyed this story of the ups and downs of a young woman during war time , trying to manage her job and place in the world with young love and the darker sides of life , her family and plans for the future . I especially enjoyed the parts of the plot with Gracie and her mother , it was interesting and heartwarming , I found myself galloping through the last 50 pages so I could find out if everyone would make it through in one piece through all the bombing . A very enjoyable read . I would recommend to all fans of war time fiction.
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The Girl in the Pink Raincoat – Alrene Hughes
About the book
In wartime it takes courage to follow your heart.
Manchester, 1939.
Everyone hated the heat and the deafening noise, but for Gracie the worst thing was the smell of chemicals that turned her stomach every morning when she arrived at the Rosenberg Raincoats factory.
Gracie is a girl on the factory floor. Jacob is the boss's charismatic nephew. When they fall in love, it seems as if the whole world is against them – especially Charlie Nuttall, who also works at the factory and has always wanted Gracie for himself.
But worse is to come when Jacob disappears and Gracie is devastated, vowing to find him. Can she solve the mystery of his whereabouts? Gracie will need all her strength and courage to find a happy ending.
About the author
Alrene Hughes grew up in Belfast and has lived in Manchester for most of her adult life. She worked for British Telecom and the BBC before training as an English teacher. After teaching for twenty years, she retired and now writes full-time.
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