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Product DescriptionIn the midst of war, she knew her place was not at homeThe most ambitious of three sisters, Lorraine Raine' Linfoot always dreamed of becoming a pilot. As a spirited seventeen-year-old, she persuades her hero Doug Williams to teach her to fly. When war breaks out in 1939, Raine is determined to put her skills to good use. She enlists in the Air Transport Auxiliary, becoming one of a handful of brave female pilots flying fighter planes to the men on the front line. Raine embraces the challenges of the job, despite its perils. But when Doug is reported missing after his Spitfire is shot down, she realises the war could tear apart not only her country, but also her heartAbout the AuthorMolly Green is a seasoned author of fiction and non-fiction. She has sold lipstick in a Denver store, modeled in Atlanta, assisted the UN Narcotics Director in Geneva, chauffeured a Swiss Gnome in Zurich, assisted a famous film producer in the UK, and cooked in a sanatorium in Germany. She now lives and writes in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Lorraine Raine' Linfoot, a spirited seventeen-year-old with dreams of flight, must navigate the perils of war and personal loss. Driven by her ambition to become a pilot, Raine learns to fly from Doug Williams. When war breaks out in 1939, she joins the Air Transport Auxiliary, ferrying fighter planes to the front lines. Her dedication is tested when Doug is reported missing, forcing her to confront the emotional toll of conflict alongside the dangers of her profession.
The premise sets up a compelling narrative of a young woman defying expectations in a male-dominated field during a critical historical period. The story appears to focus on Raine's personal growth and resilience as she faces the dual challenges of wartime service and potential romantic heartbreak. The inclusion of her mentor's disappearance suggests a significant emotional arc and a central conflict that will drive the latter half of the novel. The author's background hints at a grounded approach to storytelling, potentially blending historical detail with relatable human drama.
Page Count:
1
Publication Date:
2019-11-28
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK and Blackstone Publishing
ISBN-10:
0008391602
ISBN-13:
9780008391607
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