Helen Yendall – författare

England, 1940. Can Maggie keep her family – and her secret – safe? An emotional and heartbreaking wartime novel for fans of Diney Costeloe, Dilly Court and Mandy Robotham. When Maggie’s new job takes her from bombed-out London to grand Snowden Hall in the Cotswolds she’s apprehensive but determined to do her bit for the war effort. She’s also keeping a secret, one she knows would turn opinion against her. Her mother is German: Maggie is related to the enemy.Then her evacuee sister sends her a worrying letter, missing the code they agreed Violet would use to confirm everything was well, and Maggie’s heart sinks. Violet is miles away; how can she get to her in the middle of a war? Worse, her mother, arrested for her nationality, is now missing, and Maggie has no idea where she is.As a secret project at Snowden Hall risks revealing Maggie’s German side, she becomes even more determined to protect her family. Can she find a way to get to her sister? And will she ever find out where her mother has been taken?Readers LOVE A Wartime Secret!‘A must for fans of WWII stories. It has everything I enjoy in a book. Intrigue, romance, adventure and true friendship. Highly recommended.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘Gorgeous story. I really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘If you love wartime and family saga you will love this book.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘Enjoyable… An entertaining, heart-warming novel that I can thoroughly recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘Plenty of twists (and some pleasingly teasing romances too)… Humour and spot-on period detail… Great fun to read… A hugely satisfying story. Highly recommended. NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★

England, 1940. Can Maggie keep her family – and her secret – safe? An emotional and heartbreaking wartime novel for fans of Diney Costeloe, Dilly Court and Mandy Robotham. When Maggie’s new job takes her from bombed-out London to grand Snowden Hall in the Cotswolds she’s apprehensive but determined to do her bit for the war effort. She’s also keeping a secret, one she knows would turn opinion against her. Her mother is German: Maggie is related to the enemy.Then her evacuee sister sends her a worrying letter, missing the code they agreed Violet would use to confirm everything was well, and Maggie’s heart sinks. Violet is miles away; how can she get to her in the middle of a war? Worse, her mother, arrested for her nationality, is now missing, and Maggie has no idea where she is.As a secret project at Snowden Hall risks revealing Maggie’s German side, she becomes even more determined to protect her family. Can she find a way to get to her sister? And will she ever find out where her mother has been taken?Readers LOVE A Wartime Secret!‘A must for fans of WWII stories. It has everything I enjoy in a book. Intrigue, romance, adventure and true friendship. Highly recommended.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gorgeous story. I really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘If you love wartime and family saga you will love this book.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Enjoyable… An entertaining, heart-warming novel that I can thoroughly recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Plenty of twists (and some pleasingly teasing romances too)… Humour and spot-on period detail… Great fun to read… A hugely satisfying story. Highly recommended. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Can the Highland girls prove everyone wrong? Don’t miss this poignant and heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke, Dilly Court and Rosie Archer, from the author of A Wartime Secret. Scotland, 1942.The Lumberjills, the newest recruits in the Women’s Timber Corps, arrive in the Scottish Highlands to a hostile reception from doubtful locals. The young women are determined to prove them wrong and serve their country – but they’re also all looking for something more…Lady Persephone signed up to show everyone she’s more than just a pretty face – but it’ll take more than some charm and her noble credentials to win handsome Sergeant Fraser over.Tall, strong Grace has led a lonely life working on a croft, with just her mother for company. All she wants is to find her place in the world – even if that’s a thousand miles from home.And Irene misses her husband terribly, so until he returns home from the frontline, she’s distracting herself with war work. But one distraction too far leads to devastating consequences…Can the Lumberjills get through their struggles together – even when tragedy strikes?Readers LOVE The Highland Girls at War!‘I adored it!!… From start to finish, I loved it and couldn’t wait to get back to it whenever I had to rip myself away… It certainly left me wanting more! It was brilliant.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘Love this book… The characters came to life as the story unrolled and I was sad the book ended as I felt I knew them and they were my friends too. Recommended to read ASAP.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘Absolutely loved [it], great book from start to finish.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘Loved this book from start to finish, the characters were so real and I felt like a member of the family.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘A compelling, heartwarming tale… Full of laughter, heartache, humour and wistful romance… A story of sisterhood and one I am certain will stay with me forever.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘A heart-warming story… Thoroughly enjoyable.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★

Can the Highland girls prove everyone wrong? Don’t miss this poignant and heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke, Dilly Court and Rosie Archer, from the author of A Wartime Secret. Scotland, 1942.The Lumberjills, the newest recruits in the Women’s Timber Corps, arrive in the Scottish Highlands to a hostile reception from doubtful locals. The young women are determined to prove them wrong and serve their country – but they’re also all looking for something more…Lady Persephone signed up to show everyone she’s more than just a pretty face – but it’ll take more than some charm and her noble credentials to win handsome Sergeant Fraser over.Tall, strong Grace has led a lonely life working on a croft, with just her mother for company. All she wants is to find her place in the world – even if that’s a thousand miles from home.And Irene misses her husband terribly, so until he returns home from the frontline, she’s distracting herself with war work. But one distraction too far leads to devastating consequences…Can the Lumberjills get through their struggles together – even when tragedy strikes?Readers LOVE The Highland Girls at War!‘I adored it!!… From start to finish, I loved it and couldn’t wait to get back to it whenever I had to rip myself away… It certainly left me wanting more! It was brilliant.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Love this book… The characters came to life as the story unrolled and I was sad the book ended as I felt I knew them and they were my friends too. Recommended to read ASAP.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely loved [it], great book from start to finish.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Loved this book from start to finish, the characters were so real and I felt like a member of the family.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A compelling, heartwarming tale… Full of laughter, heartache, humour and wistful romance… A story of sisterhood and one I am certain will stay with me forever.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A heart-warming story… Thoroughly enjoyable.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

England, 1940. Can Maggie keep her family – and her secret – safe? An emotional and heartbreaking wartime novel for fans of Diney Costeloe, Dilly Court and Mandy Robotham.When Maggie’s new job takes her from bombed-out London to grand Snowden Hall in the Cotswolds she’s apprehensive but determined to do her bit for the war effort. She’s also keeping a secret, one she knows would turn opinion against her. Her mother is German: Maggie is related to the enemy.Then her evacuee sister sends her a worrying letter, missing the code they agreed Violet would use to confirm everything was well, and Maggie’s heart sinks. Violet is miles away; how can she get to her in the middle of a war? Worse, her mother, arrested for her nationality, is now missing, and Maggie has no idea where she is.As a secret project at Snowden Hall risks revealing Maggie’s German side, she becomes even more determined to protect her family. Can she find a way to get to her sister? And will she ever find out where her mother has been taken?Readers LOVE A Wartime Secret!‘A must for fans of WWII stories. It has everything I enjoy in a book. Intrigue, romance, adventure and true friendship. Highly recommended.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gorgeous story. I really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘If you love wartime and family saga you will love this book.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Enjoyable… An entertaining, heart-warming novel that I can thoroughly recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Plenty of twists (and some pleasingly teasing romances too)… Humour and spot-on period detail… Great fun to read… A hugely satisfying story. Highly recommended. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Can the Highland girls prove everyone wrong? Don’t miss this poignant and heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke, Dilly Court and Rosie Archer, from the author of A Wartime Secret.Scotland, 1942.The Lumberjills, the newest recruits in the Women’s Timber Corps, arrive in the Scottish Highlands to a hostile reception from doubtful locals. The young women are determined to prove them wrong and serve their country – but they’re also all looking for something more…Lady Persephone signed up to show everyone she’s more than just a pretty face – but it’ll take more than some charm and her noble credentials to win handsome Sergeant Fraser over.Tall, strong Grace has led a lonely life working on a croft, with just her mother for company. All she wants is to find her place in the world – even if that’s a thousand miles from home.And Irene misses her husband terribly, so until he returns home from the frontline, she’s distracting herself with war work. But one distraction too far leads to devastating consequences…Can the Lumberjills get through their struggles together – even when tragedy strikes?Readers LOVE The Highland Girls at War!‘I adored it!!… From start to finish, I loved it and couldn’t wait to get back to it whenever I had to rip myself away… It certainly left me wanting more! It was brilliant.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Love this book… The characters came to life as the story unrolled and I was sad the book ended as I felt I knew them and they were my friends too. Recommended to read ASAP.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely loved [it], great book from start to finish.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Loved this book from start to finish, the characters were so real and I felt like a member of the family.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A compelling, heartwarming tale… Full of laughter, heartache, humour and wistful romance… A story of sisterhood and one I am certain will stay with me forever.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A heart-warming story… Thoroughly enjoyable.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Had me hooked from the start and I got so involved with the characters I couldn’t stop reading’ Vicki Beeby Scotland, 1943. It’s a long hot summer in Scotland but the Women’s Timber Corps have more than forest fires to worry about. Upper class Seffy has spent months proving herself to the other young women, but when new recruits arrive, she quickly feels lost again. She distracts herself by helping set up a Women’s Home Defence Corps, but the idea soon meets resistance from the locals.Dependable Joey had turned her back on love since she ran away from heartbreak to join the Corps, but when she crosses paths with a soldier deployed nearby, she feels a connection with him she’s never felt before – but will she be burned by love again?And young Tattie is desperate to impress the other women and make a new life for herself, far away from her troubled home. But her willingness to impress leaves her at risk of being used…As the summer beats on, can the Lumberjills pull together and protect the forest – and each other?'A true saga with friendship, heartbreak and joy. More please!’ Elaine Everest'Five stars and highly recommended' Jean Fullerton'Helen Yendall is a rising star in wartime sagas' Betty Walker'A wartime saga full of feisty, relatable characters who you take into your heart' Michelle RawlinsReaders LOVE The Highland Girls on Guard!‘Greatly written… Read it far too quickly!!’ ★★★★★ NetGalley reviewer‘It was a joy to read…The icing on the cake was the discovery that there's to be a third book’ ★★★★★ NetGalley reviewer'This is the first time that I read a novel by Helen Yendall! I could not put it down' ★★★★★ NetGalley reviewer'The plotting was fast-paced and intriguing, combining elements of romance, friendship, subterfuge, and a satisfying, cheer-out-loud ending. A thoroughly enjoyable read' ★★★★★ NetGalley reviewer'Beautifully written and a real page turner' ★★★★★ NetGalley reviewer

‘Had me hooked from the start and I got so involved with the characters I couldn’t stop reading’ Vicki Beeby Scotland, 1943. It’s a long hot summer in Scotland but the Women’s Timber Corps have more than forest fires to worry about. Upper class Seffy has spent months proving herself to the other young women, but when new recruits arrive, she quickly feels lost again. She distracts herself by helping set up a Women’s Home Defence Corps, but the idea soon meets resistance from the locals.Dependable Joey had turned her back on love since she ran away from heartbreak to join the Corps, but when she crosses paths with a soldier deployed nearby, she feels a connection with him she’s never felt before – but will she be burned by love again?And young Tattie is desperate to impress the other women and make a new life for herself, far away from her troubled home. But her willingness to impress leaves her at risk of being used…As the summer beats on, can the Lumberjills pull together and protect the forest – and each other?'A true saga with friendship, heartbreak and joy. More please!’ Elaine Everest'Five stars and highly recommended' Jean Fullerton'Helen Yendall is a rising star in wartime sagas' Betty Walker'A wartime saga full of feisty, relatable characters who you take into your heart' Michelle RawlinsA heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke and Annie GrovesReaders LOVE The Highland Girls on Guard!‘Greatly written… Read it far too quickly!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley reviewer‘It was a joy to read…The icing on the cake was the discovery that there's to be a third book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley reviewer'This is the first time that I read a novel by Helen Yendall! I could not put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley reviewer'The plotting was fast-paced and intriguing, combining elements of romance, friendship, subterfuge, and a satisfying, cheer-out-loud ending. A thoroughly enjoyable read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley reviewer'Beautifully written and a real page turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley reviewer

‘Had me hooked from the start and I got so involved with the characters I couldn’t stop reading’ Vicki BeebyScotland, 1943. It’s a long hot summer in Scotland but the Women’s Timber Corps have more than forest fires to worry about.Upper class Seffy has spent months proving herself to the other young women, but when new recruits arrive, she quickly feels lost again. She distracts herself by helping set up a Women’s Home Defence Corps, but the idea soon meets resistance from the locals.Dependable Joey had turned her back on love since she ran away from heartbreak to join the Corps, but when she crosses paths with a soldier deployed nearby, she feels a connection with him she’s never felt before – but will she be burned by love again?And young Tattie is desperate to impress the other women and make a new life for herself, far away from her troubled home. But her willingness to impress leaves her at risk of being used…As the summer beats on, can the Lumberjills pull together and protect the forest – and each other?''A true saga with friendship, heartbreak and joy. More please!’ Elaine Everest''Five stars and highly recommended'' Jean Fullerton''Helen Yendall is a rising star in wartime sagas'' Betty Walker''A wartime saga full of feisty, relatable characters who you take into your heart'' Michelle RawlinsA heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke and Annie GrovesReaders LOVE The Highland Girls on Guard!‘Greatly written… Read it far too quickly!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley reviewer‘It was a joy to read…The icing on the cake was the discovery that there''s to be a third book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley reviewer''This is the first time that I read a novel by Helen Yendall! I could not put it down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley reviewer''The plotting was fast-paced and intriguing, combining elements of romance, friendship, subterfuge, and a satisfying, cheer-out-loud ending. A thoroughly enjoyable read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley reviewer''Beautifully written and a real page turner'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley reviewer

Don’t miss this poignant and heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke, Dilly Court and Rosie Archer. Scotland, 1944 Fearless Seffy was hoping for a transfer to England to be near Callum, the Canadian soldier she has given her heart to. Instead she is instructed to train a new group of lumberjills. Will their unhelpful attitude finally be a match for Seffy’s determination and cheerfulness?Sensible Jean is a true believer in the wartime effort. When she meets a conscientious objector can she accept that following the rules might not always define a person?And young Missy has come all the way over from Canada to surprise her first love, Callum who is stationed as a soldier in England. But despite this grand act of love, his heart may no longer belong to her…The Women’s Timber Corps are about to have a tumultuous year…Readers LOVE The Highland Girls Report for Duty!‘I pretty much read in a frenzy. So entertaining and so enjoyable to read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Another brilliant book in this series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'It's just like catching up with old friends' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'What an absolute joy to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Time for friendship, romance and the occasional adventure… it was given such a good and satisfying ending' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review Praise for The Highland Girls series: 'A true saga with friendship, heartbreak and joy. More please!’ Elaine Everest'Five stars and highly recommended' Jean Fullerton'Helen Yendall is a rising star in wartime sagas' Betty Walker'A wartime saga full of feisty, relatable characters who you take into your heart' Michelle Rawlins

Don’t miss this poignant and heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke, Dilly Court and Rosie Archer. Scotland, 1944 Fearless Seffy was hoping for a transfer to England to be near Callum, the Canadian soldier she has given her heart to. Instead she is instructed to train a new group of lumberjills. Will their unhelpful attitude finally be a match for Seffy’s determination and cheerfulness?Sensible Jean is a true believer in the wartime effort. When she meets a conscientious objector can she accept that following the rules might not always define a person?And young Missy has come all the way over from Canada to surprise her first love, Callum who is stationed as a soldier in England. But despite this grand act of love, his heart may no longer belong to her…The Women’s Timber Corps are about to have a tumultuous year…Readers LOVE The Highland Girls Report for Duty!‘I pretty much read in a frenzy. So entertaining and so enjoyable to read!’ ★★★★★ Reader review‘Another brilliant book in this series’ ★★★★★ Reader review'It's just like catching up with old friends' ★★★★★ Reader review'What an absolute joy to read' ★★★★★ Reader review'Time for friendship, romance and the occasional adventure… it was given such a good and satisfying ending' ★★★★★ Reader review Praise for The Highland Girls series: 'A true saga with friendship, heartbreak and joy. More please!’ Elaine Everest'Five stars and highly recommended' Jean Fullerton'Helen Yendall is a rising star in wartime sagas' Betty Walker'A wartime saga full of feisty, relatable characters who you take into your heart' Michelle Rawlins

Don’t miss this poignant and heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke, Dilly Court and Rosie Archer.Scotland, 1944Fearless Seffy was hoping for a transfer to England to be near Callum, the Canadian soldier she has given her heart to. Instead she is instructed to train a new group of lumberjills. Will their unhelpful attitude finally be a match for Seffy’s determination and cheerfulness?Sensible Jean is a true believer in the wartime effort. When she meets a conscientious objector can she accept that following the rules might not always define a person?And young Missy has come all the way over from Canada to surprise her first love, Callum who is stationed as a soldier in England. But despite this grand act of love, his heart may no longer belong to her…The Women’s Timber Corps are about to have a tumultuous year…Readers LOVE The Highland Girls Report for Duty!‘I pretty much read in a frenzy. So entertaining and so enjoyable to read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Another brilliant book in this series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''It''s just like catching up with old friends'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''What an absolute joy to read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''Time for friendship, romance and the occasional adventure… it was given such a good and satisfying ending'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewPraise for The Highland Girls series:''A true saga with friendship, heartbreak and joy. More please!’ Elaine Everest''Five stars and highly recommended'' Jean Fullerton''Helen Yendall is a rising star in wartime sagas'' Betty Walker''A wartime saga full of feisty, relatable characters who you take into your heart'' Michelle Rawlins