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Steady the Buffs!: Sister in Arms: A Home Guard Farce on the Wartime Frontlines of Herne Bay
Paperback
HumorGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 18 2026
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Welcome to Herne Bay, 1940: a sleepy seaside town suddenly bustling with the unlikely heroes of the Home Guard. Captain Reginald Thorne, a stickler for rules and reluctant leader, finds his orderly world upended by the arrival of a long-lost half-sister, Mabel-a formidable sergeant in the women's army, with a knack for physical training and a talent for shaking up the status quo.
As war continues, Thorne's ragtag platoon-composed of retired butchers, bank clerks, and local eccentrics-must rise to the challenge of defending their patch of Kent. But discipline is in short supply, and chaos is never far away. From comic football matches on the shingle to disastrous keep-fit sessions, the men of the Buffs stumble through drills, family revelations, and the occasional German scare with more enthusiasm than skill.
When Mabel takes command, the platoon faces its greatest test yet: can they survive her exercise regime, outwit a real enemy landing, and keep their spirits (and tea mugs) intact? With sharp wit, warm-hearted camaraderie, and a cast of unforgettable characters, Steady the Buffs! - Sister in Arms is a comic celebration of Britain's wartime spirit, the bonds of unexpected family, and the triumph of ordinary people in extraordinary times.
Perfect for fans of Dad's Army, Foyle's War, and anyone who enjoys a heart-warming, humorous tale of courage, community, and second chances.
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