A Letter From Pearl Harbor by Anna Stuart- WW2 historical fiction
A wonderful treasure of a read. 1941 and Ginny is working as an air instructor
at Pearl Harbour Hawaii. She has made new friends whilst there and also has
the support of her brother Jack. 2019- Ginny's two granddaughters always
loved Ginny's treasure hunts and now following her death she has set them
one last one. Robyn coincidentally is living and working in Pearl Harbour.
Her sister Ashleigh was left in a wheelchair after a cycling accident and is
rather bitter about the fact, despite it being no-one's fault. Ginny wants
to tell the two of them of her time at the historic sight and leaves them
a trail of letters as there is something she couldn't say in person.
I loved this- one of those reads where you wanted to find out what
happened but didn't want it to end. Three strong female leads and a
story of determination in many guises- this is led by true events from the
time alongside the barriers that women faced back then- far more of a
misogynistic society than today. Women served in the forces but were
very much undermined and not appreciated- something we easily forget
today. A book of being who you are and being true to yourself whilst
perhaps staring fear in the face and getting on with things.
Of determination and tenacity that being against all odds often brings.
A truly wonderful book, terrific characters and an inspiration. Loved it.
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1941, Pearl Harbor: On the morning of December 7th, Ginny is flying her little yellow plane above the sparkling seas when she spots an unknown aircraft closing in on her. She recognises the red symbol of the Japanese fighter planes almost too late. Somehow, she manages to land unscathed but the choices she is forced to make in the terrible hours that follow have tragic consequences…
2019, Pearl Harbor: Heartbroken Robyn Harris is reeling from the death of the strong, determined grandmother who raised her. Her only comfort is a letter written in Ginny’s distinctive hand which details a treasure hunt, just like the ones she used to set for her as a little girl. Except this time, the clues are scattered across the beautiful island of Hawaii. Despite her grief, Robyn finds herself intrigued as she follows the trail of letters, revealing the truth about Ginny’s service during the Second World War.
But Robyn’s whole world is turned upside down when she’s faced with a shocking secret which has the power to change the course of her own life…
Inspired by true events, this is a heartbreaking and unforgettable WW2 novel about love, loss and bravery. Perfect for fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and Kathryn Hughes.
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