Rosie Archer The Bluebird Girls Collection 4 Book Set We'll Meet Again, The Bluebird Girls & more

The Bluebird Girls Collection brings together four novels by Rosie Archer, following the singing trio Rainey Bird, Bea Herron and Ivy Sparrow as their lives and careers unfold during the Second World War. Set across Gosport and Hampshire, the collection traces their journey from early opportunities to the pressures and possibilities that come with growing success.

As the war continues, the group’s rise is shaped by changing circumstances, demanding work and personal upheaval. From performing in working men’s clubs to the glamour of the Savoy Hotel, the trio work to win over audiences while facing the realities of wartime Britain. Later, at the height of their fame, they tour with ENSA to entertain troops at army bases around the world, before looking ahead to what peace might bring.

Included titles

• We'll Meet Again
• The Bluebird Girls
• The Forces' Sweethearts
• Victory for the Bluebird Girls

Key details

• Four-book set
• By Rosie Archer
• Collection centred on the trio known as the Bluebird Girls
• Set during the Second World War, across 1939 to 1943 and beyond

Synopses

We'll Meet Again

Gosport, 1941. Rainey Bird, Bea Herron and Ivy Sparrow are on their way to stardom, moving from working men’s clubs to the Savoy Hotel. With fame and fortune in sight, they aim to charm the nation, even as the war makes success harder to reach.

The Bluebird Girls

Hampshire, 1939. Three young women are about to get a major opportunity. Rainey, Ivy and Bea all love to sing, with music offering solace for Rainey during a difficult change at home, and giving Bea a confidence she cannot find elsewhere.

The Forces' Sweethearts

1943. The Bluebird Girls are at the top of their game, touring with ENSA to raise morale at army bases across the world. The work is demanding, with long hours and uncomfortable travel, but Bea, Rainey and Ivy are committed to the role.

Victory for the Bluebird Girls

As their fame grows through the war, Bea, Ivy and Rainey face bombs and tragedy, while also finding love, building families and pursuing careers they never expected. With peace approaching, they look towards what the new world may hold.