The Cider Girls Join the Fight by May Ellis

Dive into the BRAND NEW instalment of the heartwarming Cider Girls series by bestselling author May Ellis. Set in Somerset in 1941, this historical novel follows the lives of three friends as the shadow of war deepens, testing their courage, loyalty, and friendship against a backdrop of espionage and sacrifice.

Rose adjusts to life as a Land Girl working the Somerset fields alongside Jimmy, the farmer’s son. She finds companionship with Daisy, a district nurse, and Elsie, an ATS clerk. United by the necessities of war, they become the Cider Girls. As the threat of invasion looms, the girls prove their courage to a secret resistance unit commander and are drawn into a dangerous world of coded messages and hidden loyalties. Meanwhile, personal challenges arise: Daisy struggles with her feelings for lifelong friend Mattie, Elsie faces a devastating loss with her sister's death, and Rose finds her resistance work increasingly difficult to conceal.

• Historical Fiction set in Somerset during World War II (1941).
• Focuses on themes of friendship, courage, espionage, and sacrifice.
• Part of the Cider Girls series (Book 2 of 3).
• Features characters serving as a Land Girl, a district nurse, and an ATS clerk.
• Praised by readers for being a gripping and emotionally resonant story.

• Author: May Ellis
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publisher: Boldwood Books
• Publication Date: June 26, 2026
• Print Length: 344 pages
• ISBN-13: 978-1836339335
• Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 21 mm
• Weight: 322 g

Experience the bravery and bonds of the Cider Girls as they navigate one of the darkest periods in history. This novel is highly recommended for fans of Annie Murray and Margaret Dickinson.