Letters To Alice (The Land Girls of Home Farm Book 1) Kindle Edition

The 2nd WW seems like ancient history to some , but I feel we need to remember the sacrifices & bravery it took to live in those times. This story gives us a picture of the home front , how lives were suspended ( dreams , careers, relationships ) I feel anxious when reading about those tumultous years even though I know the war ends & who the victors were. All Britain is involved in war effort to save their country from the evil that has built up as a result of the after math of ww! . Life has been changing rapidly for the 1st quarter of the new Century. One of the struggles is women's right to vote. As women realized they could be part of the changes they took on non traditional roles. The 3 young girls /women featured are just beginning lives of independence & are anxious to prove to them selves what they can accomplish in life. They become the 3 wise monkeys , who forge a bond that will last a lifetime. They support each other & the owners of the farm through the war & do the work needed to keep supplies in production for the country. I enjoyed seeing their ties become strong with each other & so many from their past & future .they are from different experiences that bring them together with strength & face their vulnerabilities . Yet they are strong independent individuals

I found this book to be a nice surprise. It has less than l40 pages but those pages are full of interesting details about the home front in England during the years of WWII. It was interesting how the young girls grew up in that time frame and how they coped with jobs, food shortages, clothes coupons and social settings. James is an excellent writer of the time period and I liked the way she kept the story moving without boring details. I will buy more books by James based on how much I enjoyed this one.

This story took us through so much history, family, responsibilities, love and loss! I truly enjoyed Rosie James* writing and am looking forward to the next of her stories

The story was really great and I could hardly wait to get to the end to see what the future held for all 3 girls and it didn't disappoint me. A story of war times and sacrifice and friendships never to end. A splendid ending which took many turns but, well worth the wait. Read this book as I know you will enjoy the hardships, laughter and love set in the background of WWII. A must read!

This story is about three girls who come together as land worker on a farm during the second world war, but the characters and the plot are too contrived.

Although the book starts off well, I got the impression that the last 20% to 25% of the book was rather irrelevant padding that was added simply to make the book longer than it needed to be. The first 75% to 80% of the book is interesting and well-written, but I found the remainder rather boring and unnecessarily long-winded. I think that the first first 75% to 80% is well worth reading, but I would recommend that potential readers skip to the very last chapter when the text begins to appear boring after the end of the war.

I enjoyed this book- and like most of Rosie James'my very easy to immerse oneself in an interesting tale. Looking forward to reading the sequel.

This story was so warm, amusing, tough and factual all at once. I was really sorry when I read the last page as I had totally immersed myself into the lives of all the characters. A rare treat and I hope Rosie James has many more delights for me to read.

Love this book it was so nice to read how the three girls who had not know each other before the start of the war had come together and become such good friends and were there for each other and stay friends after the war could not stop reading it and hope there more books like it

Couldn't get into this at all, as a person from Bristol it was hard to ignore the attempts at typing the accent, and there were also frequent typographical errors through the rest of the book.The POV jumped between characters so often that it was hard to keep track of what was happening. Considering one of the characters is an aspiring novelist being told to 'show not tell' the author would do well to follow their own advice.It felt like an attempt at fan fiction based on other novels I have read, nothing new here, just another attempt to cash in on nostalgia.

Stunning. I'm so glad that Ms James gave Alice the space and time to grow and the tumultuous times she lived in to weave their way through her life. This is a grown up novel, not a quick and easy romance. There are so many books that can be read in one day and forgotten the next. Letters to Alice isn't one of those, take it slowly and fully appreciate the many layers offered by this wonderful novel. I won't forget this one for a very long time.

This book was beautifully written X I felt so emotional throughout the whole book X loved the girls and dan imagine that been a land girl would have been so hard but if with a family like these girls had they could be well cared for and have some great fun XGreat book great ending X

At the age of 59 five years ago I met my Sam as Alice met hers...my husbands name also begins with S Stuart...I have been so happy reading this well scripted book enjoyed it so much haven't been to bed ...loved every part of your book thanks for sharing it with me...I will continue to read your books Rosie well done..yours sincerely [email protected] xxx

Brilliantly written book it keeps you guessing from start to finish as to how it's going to end, this is the first book I've read by Rosie James and certainly won't be the last.

Much too starry eyed view of what it would have been like to be a land girl. There was little feel for wartime conditions and I doubt whether VE day celebrations on any small farm would have included wine unless it was home-made. I was disappointed but it is an easy read with likeable characters.

Beautifully written with humour,sensitivity, and insight.The characters are so real you can hear them. The description of life as a land girl so clear you can visualize each day and chore.The ups and downs of wartime Britain vividly displayed at your fireside in this book.

I read this book for hours - after I should have been asleep!. Domestic feel, with a historic background. The characters were betrayed beautifully. I loved them all. Thank you, Rosie James.

A very good read it wasn't all about the same thing it went to several parts of her life, found it hard to put down at times.never read this author before but will do again.

Reading the info on it I thought this would be up my street but sadly I was disappointed. Was a bit bored and found it rather predictable

I found the main characters irritating and the story line very predictable. An easy holiday read but not one that will stick in my mind now I've finished it.

Lovely story easy read and romantic. I really enjoyed it

I don't often write reviews, however the book was so compelling that I felt I had no choice. A lovely read from beginning to end, I felt a part of the events in a way not many books can achieve. A must read for anyone who loves stepping back in time.

Good writing very explanatory, really enjoyed the landfills at the farm, and the lovely twist at the end. Most enjoyable read