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The Cornish Girls Before the Storm

By Betty Walker
Series: The Cornish Girls Series
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The brand-new prequel to the Cornish Girls series from bestselling historical saga author and Romantic Saga of the Year nominee Betty Walker. Meet the Cornish Girls before the war! War looms on the horizon. Their lives are about to change forever… Dagenham, 1939. Sheila Hopkins has... Read More
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The brand-new prequel to the Cornish Girls series from bestselling historical saga author and Romantic Saga of the year nominee Betty Walker

Meet the Cornish Girls before the war!

The brand-new feel-good, heartwarming WW2 historical family saga to cosy up with in 2025

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The brand-new prequel to the Cornish Girls series from bestselling historical saga author and Romantic Saga of the Year nominee Betty Walker.

Meet the Cornish Girls before the war!

War looms on the horizon. Their lives are about to change forever…

Dagenham, 1939. Sheila Hopkins has always put her family first. But when tragedy strikes, she’s faced with an impossible choice: hold on to what’s left of the past, or take a leap of faith for the future.

Her daughter Betsy is trying to stay strong for her children, even as her marriage is tested by sorrow and the rising tension towards her loving husband’s German heritage. Then an act of violence shatters her fragile peace and everything begins to unravel.

And newcomer Edith Treloar arrives from Cornwall with a suitcase full of hopes and heartbreak… and a secret that could change everything.

As the first sirens sound, they will discover that the greatest battles are fought closest to home. Will they find the strength to carry on together?

An emotional and uplifting romance saga novel about love and courage just at the turn of World War Two, perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Vicki Beeby, Lizzie Lane and Elaine Everest.

Series: The Cornish Girls Series

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  • Victory for the Cornish Girls
    Bestselling historical fiction author Betty Walker is back with her most uplifting World War Two saga yet! Preorder Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls! The sixth heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest. Will the Cornish girls come out on top once the war is finally over? Bude, Cornwall 1944....
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  • A New Hope for the Cornish Girls
    A New Hope for the Cornish Girls
    The seventh heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest. The war is over and now the healing can begin… Cornwall, 1946. Spirited Sheila is still reeling from the loss of her husband. But she’s eager to run his Porthcurno shop, despite her daughter’s objections. The villagers are facing hard times,...
    By Betty Walker
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  • The Cornish Girls Before the Storm
    The Cornish Girls Before the Storm
    The brand-new prequel to the Cornish Girls series from bestselling historical saga author and Romantic Saga of the Year nominee Betty Walker. Meet the Cornish Girls before the war! War looms on the horizon. Their lives are about to change forever… Dagenham, 1939. Sheila Hopkins has always put her family first. But when tragedy strikes, she’s faced with an impossible...
    By Betty Walker
    Paperback
    $2699
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • A Mother’s Hope for the Cornish Girls
    Bestselling author Betty Walker is back with her most uplifting World War Two saga yet! Preorder Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls! The fourth heartwarming book in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest. Can the bonds of motherhood give them the strength they’ll need to get through the war? St Ives, Spring...
    By Betty Walker
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Courage for the Cornish Girls
    Bestselling historical fiction author Betty Walker is back with her most uplifting World War Two saga yet! Preorder Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls! Shortlisted for Best Romantic Saga at the Romantic Novel Awards 2023 April 1942. Enemy gunfire on Penzance beach brings the Cornish Girls rushing to the rescue… Yearning for adventure, Demelza dreams of one day joining the...
    By Betty Walker
    Paperback
    Sold Out

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008715175

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

Collections

Betty Walker Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Romance Series: The Cornish Girls Series

About the Author

Betty Walker lives in Cornwall with her large family, where she enjoys gardening and coastal walks. She loves discovering curious historical facts, and devotes much time to investigating her family tree. She also writes bestselling contemporary thrillers as Jane Holland.

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  • Victory for the Cornish Girls
    Bestselling historical fiction author Betty Walker is back with her most uplifting World War Two saga yet! Preorder Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls! The sixth heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest. Will the Cornish girls come out on top once the war is finally over? Bude, Cornwall 1944....
    By Betty Walker
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    $2699
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • A New Hope for the Cornish Girls
    A New Hope for the Cornish Girls
    The seventh heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest. The war is over and now the healing can begin… Cornwall, 1946. Spirited Sheila is still reeling from the loss of her husband. But she’s eager to run his Porthcurno shop, despite her daughter’s objections. The villagers are facing hard times,...
    By Betty Walker
    Paperback
    $2799
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    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • A Mother’s Hope for the Cornish Girls
    Bestselling author Betty Walker is back with her most uplifting World War Two saga yet! Preorder Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls! The fourth heartwarming book in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest. Can the bonds of motherhood give them the strength they’ll need to get through the war? St Ives, Spring...
    By Betty Walker
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    Sold Out
  • Courage for the Cornish Girls
    Bestselling historical fiction author Betty Walker is back with her most uplifting World War Two saga yet! Preorder Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls! Shortlisted for Best Romantic Saga at the Romantic Novel Awards 2023 April 1942. Enemy gunfire on Penzance beach brings the Cornish Girls rushing to the rescue… Yearning for adventure, Demelza dreams of one day joining the...
    By Betty Walker
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