Lily's war - Shirley Mann

An uplifting and inspiring World War II saga for readers of Nancy Revell and Annie Groves. 1942, Manchester
World War Two is in full swing and Lily Mullins is determined to do her
bit for the war effort. Her friends and sweetheart have all joined up
and Lily's sure there must be a role for her that goes further than
knitting socks for the troops! When she decides to volunteer for
the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, Lily soon discovers that she has a
talent as a wireless operator. Helped along the way by a special gang of
girls, she finds strengths she didn't know she had and realises that
the safety of the country might just be in her hands . . . Meanwhile,
Danny is determined to marry Lily, but his letters home
become more
and more distant. Will a long separation mean the end of
their love
story?An uplifting and inspiring novel of women on the home front. Don't miss Bobby's War, and Hannah's War, available now. - - - - -
'[The story] read so true to me and I really didn't want to put it down
. . . It may be fiction but those things could, and did, happen.' Vera
Morgan, wartime WAAF
'An impeccably researched
and uplifting story of love, loss and courage: a heartwarming read that
will captivate all those who love a good war story.' Clare Harvey,
author of The Gunner Girl'A wonderful, inspiring story. I can't wait to read more from Shirley Mann.' Sheila Newberry'I found this book hard to put down and it resonates with me still.' Katie Hutton, author of The Gypsy Bride