In Manchester in 1942, the Second World War is raging across Europe and beyond, and 19-year-old Lily Mullins is determined to do her bit for the war effort. Helped all the way by a special gang of WAAF friends, Lily finds strengths she didn’t know she had and realises that the safety of the country might just be in her hands. As his letters home become more and more infrequent, and Lily declares she has no intention of ‘pining away,’ will the long separation mean the end of their love story? With drama, intrigue, friendship and a cast of vibrant characters all playing supporting roles, this is a compelling and entertaining debut novel, and the perfect uplifting read for long winter nights. (Zaffre, paperback, £7.99)

Source: The North Africa Journal January 29, 2020 14:37 UTC