‘Meticulously researched and brings into focus the sterling work of the women of the ATA … An engrossing story, with a strong, likeable female protagonist facing issues we still face today.’ Historical Novel Society magazine In the midst of war, she knew her place was not at home…‘Meticulously researched and brings into focus the sterling work of the women of the ATA … An engrossing story, with a strong, likeable female protagonist facing issues we still face today.’ Historical Novel Society magazine In the midst of war, she knew her place was not at home…The 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 heart… A gripping story of family, friendship and courage, perfect for fans of Donna Douglas, Nancy Revell and Call the Midwife.PRAISE FOR MOLLY GREEN‘Molly Green creates realistic characters and situations that keep you turning the pages.’ Katie Fforde'A moving, gripping story set during WW2, of a woman's dedication to the orphans in her care and her heart wrenching love.’ Kitty Neale‘Redolent of wartime Britain and brimming with heartfelt stories from several characters, Molly Green's sure-footed novel shows just how challenging it was to find love and a place to call home in the dark days of the war.’ Terri Fleming‘A lovely, heartfelt, warming slice of saga fiction … There is a gentleness to the writing as it walks some difficult paths, ensuring AN ORPHAN’S WAR is an engaging, generous read.’ Liz Robinson, LoveReading‘A gripping read’ My Weekly‘Meticulously researched and brings into focus the sterling work of the women of the ATA … An engrossing story, with a strong, likeable female protagonist facing issues we still face today.’ Historical Novel Society Magazine‘Memorable characters, a well written, plausible plot and very good descriptions of the time and place. The scenes and details of Dr Barnardo’s are especially interesting as the plight of orphans is rarely considered when we think of World War Two … We often forget the ordinary people surviving day-to-day ‘back home’.’ Discovering Diamonds BlogAn inspiring wartime story of friendship, bravery and loveMolly Green is a seasoned author of fiction and non-fiction. She has sold lipstick in a Denver store, modelled in Atlanta, assisted the UN NarcoticsDirector 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.An inspiring wartime story of friendship, bravery and love• Molly Green’s saga books are up there with the very best: her stories are meticulously researched and the pages are packed with love and loss – but most importantly, they follow heroines who are strong and ambitious despite the challenges they face.• In this new series, we follow three sisters – a pilot, jazz singer and dock worker – who each feel their place is not at home and are determined to use their skills to assist the war effort and prove themselves up to the job in hand.• This first book in this new series takes inspiration from the elite group of women who were selected as ferry pilots for the Air Transport Auxiliary, risking their lives daily to fly munitions and equipment out to the men on the front line. Flying day and night without radio; dodging storms and anti-aircraft fire; and with only a map, compass and their eyesight to guide them, they bravely navigated the treacherous wartime skies whilst simultaneously fighting for equality and respect.• We have sold over 100,000 units of the first trilogy, and so we quite rightly have high aspirations that this brand will continue to grow with the next three books. For Molly Green, the sky is certainly not the limit…Competition: A Village Scandal;Spitfire Girl;Spitfire Girls;Secrets of the Homefront Girls;Liverpool Daughter. by;Dilly Court;Cathy Sharp;Sheila Newberry;Katie Flynn;Annie Groves;Kitty Neale;Rosie Goodwin;Rosie Hendry;Annie Clarke;Anna Jacobs;Fenella J. Miller;Kate Thompson;Jenny Holmes;Soraya M. Lane
Pubblicato da: HarperCollins Publishers