Bomber Command Girls Series by Vicki Beeby

Pearl has given up on her dreams of being a journalist after being denied a promotion because of her gender. Joining the WAAF as a radio telephone operator for Bomber Command, Pearl's new job at RAF Fenthorpe serves two purposes – providing an income for her grandmother, and keeping a close eye on her younger sister, Thea , an instrument repairer at another Lincolnshire bomber station... morePearl has given up on her dreams of being a journalist after being denied a promotion because of her gender. Joining the WAAF as a radio telephone operator for Bomber Command, Pearl's new job at RAF Fenthorpe serves two purposes – providing an income for her grandmother, and keeping a close eye on her younger sister, Thea , an instrument repairer at another Lincolnshire bomber station. Pearl befriends Met WAAF Jenny as well as Australian pilot Greg , who she guides home safely during an emergency. Pearl's journalism background doesn't go to waste, however – a series of thefts from pilots rekindles her investigative fire and she is soon caught up in the mystery. But when all signs point to the perpetrator being her sister, she finds herself up against the clock to prove her sister’s innocence… A captivating and heartwarming WWII saga for fans of Daisy Styles and Johanna Bell. less

With the men missing in action, can the Bomber Girls find a way to bring them home? Pearl, Thea and Jenny fling themselves into making Fenthorpe as festive as it can be, hoping they will be able to celebrate the end of C-Charlie’s tour. Disaster strikes when the squadron has to make a forced landing behind enemy lines and all the crewmen are reported missing.Pearl and Thea’s grandmother, Edith, immediately travels to Lincoln to support her granddaughters... moreWith the men missing in action, can the Bomber Girls find a way to bring them home? Pearl, Thea and Jenny fling themselves into making Fenthorpe as festive as it can be, hoping they will be able to celebrate the end of C-Charlie’s tour. Disaster strikes when the squadron has to make a forced landing behind enemy lines and all the crewmen are reported missing.Pearl and Thea’s grandmother, Edith, immediately travels to Lincoln to support her granddaughters. But Edith has history at Fenthorpe – can the girls uncover her secrets to help their grandmother find new romance?And can C-Charlie evade capture and survive in enemy-occupied Holland to make it home for Christmas?It’s never too late to fall in love in this heartwarming Second World War saga, perfect for fans of Soraya Lane, Kate Thompson and Lizzie Page. less

The war may nearly be over, but danger is ever-present as storms lie ahead… Even with peace on the horizon, Met WAAF Jenny Hazleton is as busy as ever. Her keen weather forecasting allows the pilots to continue their missions, including food drops to starving allies and the repatriation of prisoners of war.Navigating many of these missions is Flying Officer Edwin Holland, whose rejection of her advances at Christmas still stings... moreThe war may nearly be over, but danger is ever-present as storms lie ahead… Even with peace on the horizon, Met WAAF Jenny Hazleton is as busy as ever. Her keen weather forecasting allows the pilots to continue their missions, including food drops to starving allies and the repatriation of prisoners of war.Navigating many of these missions is Flying Officer Edwin Holland, whose rejection of her advances at Christmas still stings. Edwin is increasingly haunted by his role in the war, including the bombing of Dresden, and Jenny yearns to comfort him. But when he reveals the shocking reason he turned her down, she must decide if their friendship is well and truly over.After a local young woman is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Jenny and Edwin come together to track down the killer. Can they rebuild their friendship – and can they ever be more than just friends? Or are the scars of war too deep to truly heal?The dramatic and inspiring finale to the series, perfect for fans of Kate Thompson, Daisy Styles and Soraya M. Lane.Praise for High Hopes for the Bomber Girls ‘What an incredible ending!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘One of my favourite historical series… I finished this book in hours. I already can’t wait for more from Vicki’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I was thrilled to catch up with all my favourite girls… truly the perfect ending!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I finished this book in 24 hours as it was so good… I would recommend it to anyone who likes historical saga fiction’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Another brilliant book. I have loved every minute of this series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review less