Dark Times for the Clarks Factory Girls

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this installment in May Ellis’s wartime series explores the lives of three young women working at Clarks Factory, as their community faces divisions brought on by conscription and pacifism. As they navigate personal and societal challenges—grief, romantic dilemmas, and moral conflicts—they seek to hold onto their beliefs and hope amid the darkest days of the war. Fans of emotional historical fiction will find this story rich with heartbreak, hope, and resilience.