A young woman's life is forever changed in the summer after World War I when she befriends a
group of independent motorcycle-riding women in a seaside town on the English coast 'A
charming and uplifting tale - I LOVED every minute of it!' - FAITH HOGAN 'A ripping tale of
friendship survival and true love ' - CELIA IMRIE 'Witty amusing and touchingly emotive ' -
ROSIE GOODWIN 'A page-turning original story' - KATIE FFORDE It is the summer of 1919 and
Constance Haverhill is without prospects. Now that all the men have returned from the front
she has been asked to give up her cottage and her job at the estate she helped to run during
the war. While she looks for a position as a bookkeeper or (horror) a governess she's sent as
a lady's companion to an old family friend who is convalescing at a seaside hotel. Despite
having only weeks to find a permanent home Constance is swept up in the social whirl of
Hazelbourne-on-Sea and its colorful inhabitants most notably Poppy Wirrall. Poppy the
daughter of a land-owning baronet wears trousers operates a taxi and delivery service to
employ local women and runs a ladies' motorcycle club (to which she plans to add flying
lessons). She and her friends enthusiastically welcome Constance into their circle. And then
there is Harris Poppy's recalcitrant but handsome brother - a fighter pilot recently wounded
in battle - who warms in Constance's presence. But things are more complicated than they seem
in this sunny pocket of English high society. As the country prepares to celebrate its hard-won
peace Constance and the women of the club are forced to confront the fact that the freedoms
they gained during the war are being revoked. With sharp humor biting wit and a warm heart
Simonson captures the mood of a generation facing the seismic changes brought on by war. The
Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club is a timeless comedy of manners refreshing as a
summer breeze and bracing as the British seaside. 'A whirlwind of joy from beginning to end
The Hazelbourne Ladies showcases Simonson's best skills: great drama lively historical detail
and delightful characters who have you hooked from the start' - JENNIFER RYAN 'Written with
great humour and compassion it is an absolute delight' - PIP WILLIAMS ' An absolute joy of a
book ... Historical fiction of the highest order' - ANN NAPOLITANO 'Utterly captivating ... A
perfect blend of historical charm courage and camaraderie' - JAMIE FORD
