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The Lifeboat Girls

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The Lifeboat Girls

By: Rachel Sweasey
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The BRAND NEW, emotional, heartfelt historical book from the author of The Last Boat Home, Rachel Sweasey

Can their friendship help them weather the storm?

Young Julia Fowler's life revolves around Poole Harbour and its lifeboat – her older brother Wilbur is a volunteer crew member, and every blast of the mortar fills her with fear for his safety.

When news of the Titanic disaster reaches the town, the close-knit seafaring community is rocked to its core. One of their own has been lost, and grief hangs over the harbour. But Julia and her friends – Kathy, Flora, and Betsy – are also discovering new opportunities for themselves, stepping up in a world that is slowly beginning to open doors to women.

Yet change is never easy. Opposition rises at home and in the community, and tensions grow as the country edges closer to war. Julia dreams of a better childhood for her younger siblings, even as the world around her becomes increasingly uncertain.

As the girls navigate heartbreak, responsibility, and the stirrings of romance, they must rely on their friendship to guide them through darkening times. Will it be enough to see them safely into the future?

©2026 Rachel Sweasey (P)2026 Boldwood Books
20th Century Historical Fiction
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