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Girls of Flight City

Inspired by True Events, a Novel of WWII, the Royal Air Force, and Texas
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In Girls of Flight City by Lorraine Heath, the story unfolds during World War II in a small Texas town repurposed as a flight training school. Women take on crucial roles usually reserved for men, such as piloting and teaching, to support the wartime effort. As bonds form and secrets emerge, the book explores themes of friendship, courage, and sacrifice against the backdrop of a transforming community.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by stories of courage and resilience set against the backdrop of World War II. With its blend of historical detail and emotional depth, it's perfect for anyone who appreciates tales of strong women navigating challenges and fostering unexpected bonds in times of adversity.

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Girls of Flight City

As the war intensifies and America becomes involved, the Girls of Flight City do their part to bring a victorious end to the conflict, pouring all their energy into preparing the young cadets to take to the skies and defeat the dangers that await.

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Inspired by true events, a breathtaking WWII historical novel about the brave American women who trained the British Royal Air Force, by New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath.

1941. A talented flier, Jessie Lovelace yearns for a career in aviation. When the civilian flight school in her small Texas town begins to clandestinely train British pilots for the RAF, she fights to become an instructor. But the task isn’t without its perils of near-misses and death. Faced with the weight of her responsibilities, she finds solace with a British officer who knows firsthand the heavy price paid in war… until he returns to the battles he never truly left behind.

Rhonda Monroe might not be skilled in the air but can give a trainee a wild ride in a flight simulator. Fearing little, she dares to jeopardise everything for a forbidden relationship with a charismatic airman…

Innocent and fun-loving Kitty Lovelace, Jessie's younger sister, adores dancing with these charming newcomers, realising too late the risks they pose to her heart.

As the war intensifies and America becomes involved, the Girls of Flight City do their part to bring a victorious end to the conflict, pouring all their energy into preparing the young cadets to take to the skies and defeat the dangers that await. Lives from both sides of the Atlantic will be forever changed by love and loss…

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Girls of Flight City by Lorraine Heath has received praise for its heart-warming portrayal of a lesser-known aspect of World War II history, capturing the experiences of women training RAF pilots in Texas. Reviewers highlight the novel's rich historical detail, engaging characters, and its themes of love, sacrifice, and community. The book seamlessly blends romance and historical fiction, with critics noting Heath's successful transition from romance to a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of wartime America.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063078536

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: William Morrow Paperbacks

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Lorraine Heath always dreamed of being a writer. After graduating from the University of Texas, she wrote training manuals, press releases, articles, and computer code, but something was always missing. When she read a romance novel, she not only became hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. She's been writing about them ever since. Her work has been recognized with numerous industry awards, including RWA's prestigious RITA®. Her novels have appeared on the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists.

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