Set just before the outbreak of WWII, with a rural background a spirited Ellie is definitely not a run of the mill girl of the times. With hardly any education, an indifferent cold mother, a father cowed down by too many quarrels at home, Ellie is able to carve herself a niche in the world she loves.
Flying a plane, tutoring others how to fly is not an occupation commonly found even today but Ellie tries to balance it all with a mother who is always sniping at her, trying her best to make a lady out of Ellie. When the disgruntled woman leaves her home without a word to any of her children, Ellie is able to be free and be happy. So is her father. However, with the outbreak of the war they know that their flying school has only got a limited time before its activities are stopped.
At the same time, a chance encounter with Jack brings another dimension to all their lives and another is added when a break in reveals that they have been hiding a letter which is detrimental to many in the top echelons in their country, including Ellie's grandfather. Revealing that he is a fascist is not going to be good for any of them and Ellie worries for her brother's futures if the matter comes to light.
Taking us through the outbreak of WWII and Ellie joining the WAAF first as a radar officer and then going on to aviation, the field she loves is this story along with a simple love story which is very typical of Ellie herself.
Very pleasant reading. \
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Sounds good. Recently I've become interested in fiction during this time period. I'll have to add this one to my list.
ReplyDeleteI like stories of the WAAF. Thanks for sharing.
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