|
|
Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > Second World War fiction
Can they find love in the darkest days of war? It's 1944, and
Florence is a talented engineer in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force,
patching up planes to make sure that the brave Spitfire pilots of
Cottisbourne airbase return safely day after day. When she
befriends the new squadron leader - shy, handsome Siegfried - it
seems that romance might blossom under the war-torn skies. But
Florence is nursing a broken heart and a terrible secret, which
might destroy her one chance of happiness... Meanwhile, a new plane
is being developed that could turn the tide of the war, but
Florence fears there is traitor is in their midst, putting
Siegfried - and the whole country - in terrible danger. Can
Florence save her Spitfire boys, and her own heart? This romantic,
exciting World War II saga is perfect for fans of Kate Hewitt,
Jenny Holmes and Annie Murray
A heartwarming read from Rosie Clarke's bestselling Mulberry Lane
series.LONDON 1949 Peggy is once more torn two ways and can only
hope that a reunion with her Mulberry Lane family and friends at
Christmas can help resolve her problems. Her eldest daughter Janet
is desperately unhappy and fears her husband is having an affair,
whilst her youngest daughter Fay has been talent-spotted to train
as a figure skater back in London. Peggy is faced with the dilemma
of moving her family back to London to pursue her daughter's
destiny. But will everyone be happy with this? Praise for the
Mulberry Lane series: 'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke
is up there with some of the best in the business' Bookish
Jottings. 'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example
of its genre' That Thing She Reads. 'This is wonderful historical
fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived
on your street' 'Absolutely loved this latest instalment and
revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another great story of love and
heartache' What readers are saying about A Reunion at Mulberry
Lane: 'I just adore this book series and was delighted to read this
one.' 'What I loved about this book was the emotional sense of
comfort, good people facing sometimes-difficult challenges and
trying to do the right and kind thing with positive results.'
'Another wonderful book in this lovely series.' 'This is another
definite five star read for me, I absolutely adore this author's
work. This is a great read and quite possibly one of my
favourites.' 'Another fantastic book in this series, just like
checking in with old friends'
'"I should imagine this was murder, too, because it would be very
difficult to build yourself into a heap of sandbags and then
die..."' In the blackout conditions of a wintry London night,
amateur sleuth Agnes Kinghof and a young air-raid warden have
stumbled upon a corpse stowed in the walls of their street's bomb
shelter. As the police begin their investigation, the night is
interrupted once again when Agnes's upstairs neighbour Mrs Sibley
is terrorised by the sight of a grisly pig's head at her
fourth-floor window. With the discovery of more sinister threats
mysteriously signed 'Pig-sticker', Agnes and her husband Andrew -
unable to resist a good mystery - begin their investigation to
deduce the identity of a villain living amongst the tenants of
their block of flats. A witty and lighthearted mystery full of
intriguing period detail, this rare gem of Golden Age crime returns
to print for the first time since its publication in 1943.
"You're expendable. A young journalist making his way up the
ladder. You're not a public figure like some of them. Not yet
anyway." Recovering from the horrors of war and the Great
Depression, Britain clings to dreams of peace as Europe slides
towards Fascist dictatorship. Amidst a web of half-hidden
alliances, where rumour and reality interweave, Roger Martin begins
his career in Fleet Street journalism. As he is drawn deeper into
the murky world of international politics, he quickly realises that
discovering the truth is only half of the challenge ...This
compelling story follows an idealistic young journalist from his
first steps along Fleet Street to the dark and dangerous heart of
1930s Nazi Germany as he uncovers the secrets kept from us by the
British Government.
'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose
yourself in another time and another place.' Lizzie Lane May 1940
There are new residents at Goodwill House - WAAF drivers Camilla
'Millie' Cunningham and Diane Forsyth, both eager to do their bit
for the war effort and excited to be helping the brave boys who
fly. And when Millie meets dashing and heroic Spitfire pilot Ted
Thorrington, they strike up an instant connection. But with Hitler
gaining more ground in Europe, there is danger brewing across the
Channel in Dunkirk and Ted is required to fly more and more
dangerous sorties, risking his life every time. With their hearts
and lives on the line, the courage of the girls in blue will be
tested like never before... Don't miss book two in the wonderful
new Goodwill House series by bestselling author Fenella J. Miller!
Praise for Fenella J. Miller: 'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J
Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another
place.' Lizzie Lane 'Engaging characters and setting which whisks
you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A great start to
what promises to be a fabulous series.' Jean Fullerton
|
|