The Surplus Girls is the first book of a trilogy set in the 1920s. The title is based on how women lost their husbands (and fiancées too) during World War I. These women were then labelled “surplus girls”.
The main character (Belinda) continues to grieve after the death of her beloved fiancé (Ben), after he died four years ago.
Belinda becomes tired of working at the mill, especially under the creepy and perverted gaze of Mr. Butterfield. She promises herself to become more independent and sings up for a secretarial course.
Patience and Prudence are the two characters who are in charge of the secretarial course. They train young girls so that they can continue to live independently and not lose their home after the loss of war.
Belinda begins to work in a local bookshop. Although still reluctant, she is starting to see a life after the loss of Ben and maybe even hope for new Romance.
The main character (Belinda) continues to grieve after the death of her beloved fiancé (Ben), after he died four years ago.
Belinda becomes tired of working at the mill, especially under the creepy and perverted gaze of Mr. Butterfield. She promises herself to become more independent and sings up for a secretarial course.
Patience and Prudence are the two characters who are in charge of the secretarial course. They train young girls so that they can continue to live independently and not lose their home after the loss of war.
Belinda begins to work in a local bookshop. Although still reluctant, she is starting to see a life after the loss of Ben and maybe even hope for new Romance.