Chiaverini, Jennifer
Canary Girls: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780063080751
- author:
- Chiaverini, Jennifer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Morrow Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.5 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Women, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Jennifer Chiaverini's Canary Girls A Novel is a lively and illuminating novel about women who built bombs in Britain's arsenals during World War I. Thousands of women, including former housemaids like April Tipton, were recruited to work seven days a week, handling explosives with little protective gear. They joined the arsenal ladies' football club, the Thornshire Canaries, where they found camaraderie and courage on the pitch. The story takes place in London, near the Thornshire Arsenal, where women worked in difficult and dangerous conditions. The women's experiences are marked by a common symptom - a lurid yellow hue to their skin, earning them the nickname "canary girls". As they navigate their work and personal lives, they face serious health issues and unexpected challenges. A novel about the often-overlooked contributions of women during wartime, Canary Girls A Novel is a compelling and thought-provoking read.
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