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Distant Wings
This is a WW II action/love story. Bill Cameron, an American B17 pilot and Claire Branson, an Army nurse meet unexpectedly in her hospital—they were lovers in college. Soon after, they spent a few military leave days together in Bath, England and they renew their lost love. They return to duty, fully aware that with war all around them, they may never be together again. At this early stage of the conflict, fighting is going badly for Eighth Air Force Bomber Command—and Bill knows it. Losses in men and aircraft are horrendous. At this rate, American crews will not survive long enough to win the war!
In Bill’s heart, he believes that in beauty, poise and character, Claire stands apart from all others. Initially, his attraction to her is more from need than want! During their sensuous week together in England, they begin a dream, a realistic goal to have and hold in their hearts—to see the war end then, to spend their lives together. With limitless optimism, they begin a new and unexpected chapter in their war-torn lives.
Weeks later, a German V-1 rocket explodes within lethal distance of Claire’s duty station. It brings horrendous additional suffering and many deaths. On the same afternoon, high above Germany, Bill’s plane is shot down. Will they survive the war without life-long injuries? To reunite, they face enormous obstacles. Their eternal hope never fades yet, are their hardships insurmountable? Does fate allow them another reunion? Does Claire learn the truth about Bill’s rewarding night in Germany with Rachel, and why he stayed with her—and does Clair turn away from Bill and leave him because of what he did?
To reunite, they must resolve major personal issues on both sides of the English Channel. When devoted lovers trust destiny, are love inspired hopes always fulfilled?
In Bill’s heart, he believes that in beauty, poise and character, Claire stands apart from all others. Initially, his attraction to her is more from need than want! During their sensuous week together in England, they begin a dream, a realistic goal to have and hold in their hearts—to see the war end then, to spend their lives together. With limitless optimism, they begin a new and unexpected chapter in their war-torn lives.
Weeks later, a German V-1 rocket explodes within lethal distance of Claire’s duty station. It brings horrendous additional suffering and many deaths. On the same afternoon, high above Germany, Bill’s plane is shot down. Will they survive the war without life-long injuries? To reunite, they face enormous obstacles. Their eternal hope never fades yet, are their hardships insurmountable? Does fate allow them another reunion? Does Claire learn the truth about Bill’s rewarding night in Germany with Rachel, and why he stayed with her—and does Clair turn away from Bill and leave him because of what he did?
To reunite, they must resolve major personal issues on both sides of the English Channel. When devoted lovers trust destiny, are love inspired hopes always fulfilled?
436 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 20, 2013
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Paul C. Steffy
8 books34 followersPaul C. Steffy has written several short fiction stories, two novelettes and one novel: Distant Wings. His travels include thirty-three countries and all fifty United States.
He enjoys flying; travel; wildlife photography; hiking; the feel of ocean spray in a brisk wind; wildflowers, pine forests and so much more; stimulating conversation; quiet moments at sunset and fulfilling evolving goals. He values these and many other aspects within his busy life.
In 1968, he was a 9th infantry Division soldier in Vietnam during Tet. The Southwest is where he enjoys his retirement and continues to write.
He enjoys flying; travel; wildlife photography; hiking; the feel of ocean spray in a brisk wind; wildflowers, pine forests and so much more; stimulating conversation; quiet moments at sunset and fulfilling evolving goals. He values these and many other aspects within his busy life.
In 1968, he was a 9th infantry Division soldier in Vietnam during Tet. The Southwest is where he enjoys his retirement and continues to write.
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December 18, 2013
Self-published? Quite a long excerpt is available to read on Amazon, so I gave it a try. The book is heavy on exposition, short on believable dialogue. Scenes are clumsily intercut.
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