Johanna is a freelance journalist living in Surrey with her husband, daughter and dog. She developed a passion for learning about the wars after chatting to her granddad about his experiences in World War Two.
This fantastic debut from Johanna Bell is a wonderfully warm story of courage, friendship and grit. Filled with richly drawn characters that leap from the page, and a plot that's so well researched and well written you will believe you are in the thick of wartime policing. The Bobby Girls is a must read for all saga fans.''This fantastic debut from Johanna Bell is a wonderfully warm story of courage, friendship and grit. Filled with richly drawn characters that leap from the page, and a plot that's so well researched and well written you will believe you are in the thick of wartime policing. The Bobby Girls is a must read for all saga fans. - Fiona Ford, bestselling author of Christmas at Liberty s A well-researched and interesting story giving a great insight into early women's policing. - Anna Jacobs, bestselling author of the Ellindale series I really enjoyed reading about Britain's first female police officers. A lot of research has gone into this book and it's all the richer and more readable for it. An exciting new voice in women's fiction. - Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Singer Girls Written with warmth and compassion, the novel gives fascinating insights into the lives of three courageous young women. - Margaret Kaine, RNA award-winning author of Ring of Clay A lovely story! The author has researched the era and the theme very well. The characters stood out on the page and through their eyes you are transported back to a different age. - AnneMarie Brear, author of Beneath a Stormy Sky