The Variety Girls: An uplifting, heart-warming World War Two historical romance that will stir your emotions
Jul 2026 · Sold by Penguin
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Even in war, the show must go on...
March 1940
Bradford mill girl Molly Clough can hardly believe it when she successfully auditions for ENSA, the organisation that entertains the troops. Despite the much-mocked ENSA’s reputation as ‘Every Night Something Awful’, singing on stage feels like a dream come true for Molly.
But as she tours with her troupe, the Forces Follies, life proves to be far from the glamorous showbusiness world Molly had imagined. She and her new friends discover that raising the morale of tired, anxious soldiers is no easy task, especially now the so-called Phoney War has begun to heat up.
Life changes for Molly when handsome crooner Jack Forrester joins the Follies. At first she finds herself exasperated by Jack’s laid-back attitude, but when the two are paired as a singing duo, they quickly grow close. But will a devastating secret from Molly’s past derail their growing romance? And as evacuated soldiers pour in from Dunkirk, can the girls of the Forces Follies lift the spirits of men who have given everything for their country?
An emotional, captivating and uplifting romance for fans of Donna Douglas and Johanna Bell.
March 1940
Bradford mill girl Molly Clough can hardly believe it when she successfully auditions for ENSA, the organisation that entertains the troops. Despite the much-mocked ENSA’s reputation as ‘Every Night Something Awful’, singing on stage feels like a dream come true for Molly.
But as she tours with her troupe, the Forces Follies, life proves to be far from the glamorous showbusiness world Molly had imagined. She and her new friends discover that raising the morale of tired, anxious soldiers is no easy task, especially now the so-called Phoney War has begun to heat up.
Life changes for Molly when handsome crooner Jack Forrester joins the Follies. At first she finds herself exasperated by Jack’s laid-back attitude, but when the two are paired as a singing duo, they quickly grow close. But will a devastating secret from Molly’s past derail their growing romance? And as evacuated soldiers pour in from Dunkirk, can the girls of the Forces Follies lift the spirits of men who have given everything for their country?
An emotional, captivating and uplifting romance for fans of Donna Douglas and Johanna Bell.
Readers love The Variety Girls:
‘An emotional yet uplifting read...captivates your thoughts, your imagination and your heart.’ Reader review
‘A wartime story filled with warmth, heart and wonderfully believable characters.’ Reader review
‘An enjoyable read about family and found family...I recommend it to readers who enjoy novels about WWII.’ Reader review
‘A strong cast of characters centred around a likeable female lead...romance, hardship and a story line that has kept me enthralled.’ Reader review
Even in war, the show must go on...
March 1940
Bradford mill girl Molly Clough can hardly believe it when she successfully auditions for ENSA, the organisation that entertains the troops. Despite the much-mocked ENSA’s reputation as ‘Every Night Something Awful’, singing on stage feels like a dr...
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Betty Firth grew up in rural West Yorkshire in the UK, right in the heart of Brontë country… and she's still there. After graduating from Durham University with a degree in English Literature, she dallied with living in cities including London, Nottingham and Cambridge, but eventually came back with her own romantic hero in tow to her beloved Dales.
Betty Firth grew up in rural West Yorkshire in the UK, right in the heart of Brontë country… and she's still there. After graduating from Durham University with a degree in English Literature, she dallied with living in cities including London, Nottingham and Cambridge, but eventually came back w...
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