In Plain Sight

by Anna Rashbrook

As the dark clouds of WW2 begin to roll away from England’s shores, lives change forever in the Croft household. Moira waits impatiently to leave the boarding school which she loathes, dreaming about entering the male-dominated world of horse racing. Her brother Peter, an RAF bomb aimer, struggles with both monotony and fear as he flies on missions with Bomber Command over Europe. Peace finally arrives, and the family moves to a new home. Ever entrepreneurial Father always seeks new opportunities and turns the house into a Country Club. Mother meddles and tries to thwart everyone’s plans with her own. Can they build new lives, or will there be heartbreak before each one finds happiness in the post-war world?

256 pages, Paperback

Published November 19, 2022

About the author

Short version;  Christian, Writer, dog owner, English teacher, walker, horse lover, Brit who was Austria but is now in Wales!

Reviews

[Joanne Bolwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this book set at the very end of the Second World War and the following two years. It deals with the aftermath, living with the terrible uncertainty of not knowing, maintaining hope and dogged determination. The author’s love for and knowledge of horses is a joy to read. It is actually a very gentle book although it deals with the harsh realities the central character has to deal with. Loved it!

[Kevin Cannon (Monty's Book Reviews) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this book on Sunday morning intending to read a couple of chapters before the rest of the family surfaced from their beds. Next thing I know, it's lunch time and I'm about half way through.

I reluctantly put it down in order to attend a friend's 60th Birthday party but couldn't wait to get home to continue Moira's journey.

Excellent storytelling with great characters which immerses the reader in the England of the 1940's.

Well worth the 5 stars

[Linda Shantz · Rating 5 out of 5]

History + racehorses! Two of my favourite things.

I really enjoyed this story. The author did a great job weaving fact and fiction to create a compelling read. Moira’s character was so likeable and there was just enough detail to provide a great sense of the setting without slowing the story down. Well done.

[Sue Walton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received a free copy. A most enjoyable read. Good atmosphere and kept my attention