
Heartache For The Tram Girls
An inspiring and emotional World War One romantic saga
Lynn Johnson(Author)
Canelo Hera (Publisher)
Published on 17. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-83598-114-6 (ISBN)
Description
Will her love cost her friendship?
After the death of her mother, whom she had spent her life caring for, Ruth Latham is lucky to find work as a typist at the Potteries Tramway Company in Stoke.
While conscription forces more men to leave for the battlefields, Ruth finds herself growing closer to shy, but kind, mechanic, Stan Bristow even if their courtship makes her enemies in the office.
But the Great War causes scars at home and abroad and when trouble comes to The Potteries, tearing families apart and causing heartache for her greatest friends, Ruth must play her part in the difficult times ahead.
And when Stan is called up to fight, Ruth fears her chance at happiness may never arrive. Is she strong enough for the battle ahead?
A captivating and romantic saga, set in World War One, that fans of Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw will love.
Readers can't get enough of the Potteries Girls series:
'A real page turner that I personally found hard to put down. The believable characters and storyline were well crafted and knowledgeable information shone out of every page. Excellent!' Reader Review
'I absolutely love this series Their friendships were heartwarming and I liked how they all supported each other.' Reader Review
'I loved this book a real insight into women working in harsh industries during WW1 Great story, heartbreaking at times, but a joy to read.' Reader Review
'It's a really engaging story with many threads to keep you engrossed. Recommend.' Reader Review
'A great historical fiction read that has you wanting to finish the book to see how all their lives turn out. Loved it!' Reader Review
'The story was compelling and the characters' relationships kept me absorbed in their lives until the very end. I can't wait to read more novels by this author.' Reader Review
'A great look at life in England for a working-class woman at the beginning of the last century and during World War 1.' Reader Review
After the death of her mother, whom she had spent her life caring for, Ruth Latham is lucky to find work as a typist at the Potteries Tramway Company in Stoke.
While conscription forces more men to leave for the battlefields, Ruth finds herself growing closer to shy, but kind, mechanic, Stan Bristow even if their courtship makes her enemies in the office.
But the Great War causes scars at home and abroad and when trouble comes to The Potteries, tearing families apart and causing heartache for her greatest friends, Ruth must play her part in the difficult times ahead.
And when Stan is called up to fight, Ruth fears her chance at happiness may never arrive. Is she strong enough for the battle ahead?
A captivating and romantic saga, set in World War One, that fans of Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw will love.
Readers can't get enough of the Potteries Girls series:
'A real page turner that I personally found hard to put down. The believable characters and storyline were well crafted and knowledgeable information shone out of every page. Excellent!' Reader Review
'I absolutely love this series Their friendships were heartwarming and I liked how they all supported each other.' Reader Review
'I loved this book a real insight into women working in harsh industries during WW1 Great story, heartbreaking at times, but a joy to read.' Reader Review
'It's a really engaging story with many threads to keep you engrossed. Recommend.' Reader Review
'A great historical fiction read that has you wanting to finish the book to see how all their lives turn out. Loved it!' Reader Review
'The story was compelling and the characters' relationships kept me absorbed in their lives until the very end. I can't wait to read more novels by this author.' Reader Review
'A great look at life in England for a working-class woman at the beginning of the last century and during World War 1.' Reader Review
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Canelo
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 128 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
278 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83598-114-6 (9781835981146)
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E-Book
07/2025
Canelo Hera
€5.99
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Person
Lynn Johnson left school with no qualifications. With determination and hard work, she ended her career as a Human Resources Manager with a large County Council. Born and raised in Stoke-on-Trent, she now lives in Orkney with her husband and six cats. Lynn is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association.