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Her Forgotten Hours
The Germans shot down her plane. She couldn’t remember who she was. But she knew she had to save him…
France 1944: Frankie opens her eyes and winces. The daylight coming through the shutters is acid-bright, but that’s not what is causing her pain. As she tries to speak through burned and blistered lips, she realises there is only darkness where her memories should be. She is fed sips of water by a kindly old French man, Antoine, who tells her that his grandson found her lying next to her burning plane, crying out for a man called Michael. A man she cannot remember.
The Nazis stalk the streets outside the little French farmhouse where Frankie is hidden, and she knows that she is putting Antoine and his grandson’s life in terrible danger. But to leave she needs to remember who she is, and why she feels so afraid when she tries to recall the man she cried out for. As she lies in lavender-scented sheets, flashes of memory begin to come back. A forest deep in rural France, the smell of fear and pine trees and a face she loves marked with terror. Frankie is sure she came to rescue Michael, and she’s determined to complete her mission. But can she find him before the soldiers find her?
A haunting and compelling read about love, strength and sacrifice in the darkest days of World War Two. Fans of Kristin Hannah and The Alice Network will fall in love with Her Forgotten Hours.
France 1944: Frankie opens her eyes and winces. The daylight coming through the shutters is acid-bright, but that’s not what is causing her pain. As she tries to speak through burned and blistered lips, she realises there is only darkness where her memories should be. She is fed sips of water by a kindly old French man, Antoine, who tells her that his grandson found her lying next to her burning plane, crying out for a man called Michael. A man she cannot remember.
The Nazis stalk the streets outside the little French farmhouse where Frankie is hidden, and she knows that she is putting Antoine and his grandson’s life in terrible danger. But to leave she needs to remember who she is, and why she feels so afraid when she tries to recall the man she cried out for. As she lies in lavender-scented sheets, flashes of memory begin to come back. A forest deep in rural France, the smell of fear and pine trees and a face she loves marked with terror. Frankie is sure she came to rescue Michael, and she’s determined to complete her mission. But can she find him before the soldiers find her?
A haunting and compelling read about love, strength and sacrifice in the darkest days of World War Two. Fans of Kristin Hannah and The Alice Network will fall in love with Her Forgotten Hours.
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Published November 5, 2025
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About the author
Lily Graham
18 books423 followersLily Graham grew up in South Africa and is a former journalist.
As a child she dreamt of being an author, and had half-finished manuscripts bulging out of her desk drawers, but it wasn't until she reached her thirties that she finally finished one of them. Her first books were written for children, but when her mother was diagnosed with cancer she wrote a story to deal with the fear and pain she was going through - this became her first women's fiction novel, which was published by Bookouture (Hachette) in 2016.
Since then she has written six novels, covering many topics, her first four novels were a blend of light hearted women's fiction and drama, but in recent years she has found her niche in historical fiction, after she wrote The Island Villa - a story about a secret community of Jews, who some believed were living on the island of Formentera during the Inquisition. It is a story about love, betrayal, and courage.
It took getting to her mid-thirties for her to realise that these were the types of stories she truly wanted to write. Since then she has written two other historical fiction novels, including The Paris Secret, a story about a woman, a bookshop and a secret that goes back to the occupation, and most recently, her most daunting book to date - The Child of Auschwitz, which was a story she never meant to write, but found herself compelled to after reading a story about a woman who gave birth to a child after surviving a concentration camp.
As a child she dreamt of being an author, and had half-finished manuscripts bulging out of her desk drawers, but it wasn't until she reached her thirties that she finally finished one of them. Her first books were written for children, but when her mother was diagnosed with cancer she wrote a story to deal with the fear and pain she was going through - this became her first women's fiction novel, which was published by Bookouture (Hachette) in 2016.
Since then she has written six novels, covering many topics, her first four novels were a blend of light hearted women's fiction and drama, but in recent years she has found her niche in historical fiction, after she wrote The Island Villa - a story about a secret community of Jews, who some believed were living on the island of Formentera during the Inquisition. It is a story about love, betrayal, and courage.
It took getting to her mid-thirties for her to realise that these were the types of stories she truly wanted to write. Since then she has written two other historical fiction novels, including The Paris Secret, a story about a woman, a bookshop and a secret that goes back to the occupation, and most recently, her most daunting book to date - The Child of Auschwitz, which was a story she never meant to write, but found herself compelled to after reading a story about a woman who gave birth to a child after surviving a concentration camp.
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November 3, 2025
It was 1944 in France, and twelve year old Theo was gazing at the stars through his telescope. He'd broken curfew; his grandfather Antoine, was asleep in bed. When Theo saw a plane crash and burst into flames, he ran over to rescue the pilot if he was alive. The pilot was laying beside the plane, in a bad way and Theo had to drag him from the plane to be able to get him away. Carefully, struggling, he took the person to his farm house, banging on the door for his grandfather, who was a vet. When they got him onto the table and removed the helmet, they discovered to their shock that the pilot was a woman.
Frankie was in an immense amount of pain; Antoine did his best for her and they came up with a plan. Frankie couldn't remember who she was, why she was where she was, and even where she'd come from. But when two Nazis arrived on their doorstep, they were all terrified. Would they manage to keep Frankie, and themselves, safe? Would she remember who she was?
Her Forgotten Hours was another well-written historical fiction novel written by Lily Graham which I thoroughly enjoyed. With excellent characters (apart from the Nazis of course!), a beautiful rural countryside surrounding their farmhouse, and a poignant love story gently flowing along in the background. The courage of the resistance in those horrible years of war, was outstanding. Highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley & Bookouture for my digital ARC to read and review.
Frankie was in an immense amount of pain; Antoine did his best for her and they came up with a plan. Frankie couldn't remember who she was, why she was where she was, and even where she'd come from. But when two Nazis arrived on their doorstep, they were all terrified. Would they manage to keep Frankie, and themselves, safe? Would she remember who she was?
Her Forgotten Hours was another well-written historical fiction novel written by Lily Graham which I thoroughly enjoyed. With excellent characters (apart from the Nazis of course!), a beautiful rural countryside surrounding their farmhouse, and a poignant love story gently flowing along in the background. The courage of the resistance in those horrible years of war, was outstanding. Highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley & Bookouture for my digital ARC to read and review.
October 29, 2025
This is a WWII novel done right, and I absolutely loved it. It’s a story of love, hardship, and resilience, written from the perspective of a young woman named Frankie. It’s hard to write—and to read—about this topic, but in my opinion, it’s absolutely necessary. I’m not the type to pick up a real biography, as I’m not strong enough for that, so historical fiction set in that time period is what I prefer.
I loved how amazing Frankie was. She was strong and resilient while still being kind and good-hearted. I definitely need to pick up more books by this author, as I adored the writing style and the flow and pacing of the story. What a gem!
Thank you to Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for providing me with an audio ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
Overall rating: 5 stars
I loved how amazing Frankie was. She was strong and resilient while still being kind and good-hearted. I definitely need to pick up more books by this author, as I adored the writing style and the flow and pacing of the story. What a gem!
Thank you to Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for providing me with an audio ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
Overall rating: 5 stars
November 2, 2025
Another terrific novel with Hitler and the Nazis in the background of the occupation of France, and Britain’s help in the war.
We open up with a pilot being shot down in France. They escape the plane, and then pass out. When they wake up, they’re in a home. A boy and his grandpa are giving sips of water. They are kind. The pilot is badly hurt… badly burned. And the people helping her can get into a lot of trouble for helping the enemy…
The pilot doesn’t remember ANYTHING! But, they find that the pilot is a woman… and she keeps calling out for Michael…
As time goes on she begins remembering…. And the story unfolds…
This one focuses on two kids…who basically grew up together…Frankie and Michael. They played together all the time… and dreamt together too!
And, one always had a crush on the other…
One day, when they grew up, they wanted to be pilots! No problem for Michael, but Frankie, a girl… in the 1930’s-1940’s… well, it was unheard of!
So, as they grow up, the war begins. Frankie has hundreds of hours of flying time behind her. (Her Dad taught them both!). She wants to fly for the resistance… but they want nothing to do with women…
Eventually, as time goes on, they become a bit more lenient…and Frankie finally gets in.
She’s good! Really good! And she begins the program of flying the planes out for drop off.
And continues to get better and better, and, more involved…
She sees Michael while out on missions… but they each have their own lives… but keep tabs on each other.
But war does some crazy things to people… and they are no exception.
This was beautiful. It was sad. It was swoon-worthy. It was heartbreaking. So yes, it gave me all the feels!
4 1/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 for me,happily rounded up to 5!
#HerForgottenHours by @LilyGraham and narrated nicely by @EleanorYates.
**** This one has NOT BEEN RELEASED YET!! Look 👀 for it on shelves soon, on 11/4/25! ****
Thanks so much to @NetGalley and @BookoutureAudio for an ALC of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
You can find my reviews on: Goodreads,
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We open up with a pilot being shot down in France. They escape the plane, and then pass out. When they wake up, they’re in a home. A boy and his grandpa are giving sips of water. They are kind. The pilot is badly hurt… badly burned. And the people helping her can get into a lot of trouble for helping the enemy…
The pilot doesn’t remember ANYTHING! But, they find that the pilot is a woman… and she keeps calling out for Michael…
As time goes on she begins remembering…. And the story unfolds…
This one focuses on two kids…who basically grew up together…Frankie and Michael. They played together all the time… and dreamt together too!
And, one always had a crush on the other…
One day, when they grew up, they wanted to be pilots! No problem for Michael, but Frankie, a girl… in the 1930’s-1940’s… well, it was unheard of!
So, as they grow up, the war begins. Frankie has hundreds of hours of flying time behind her. (Her Dad taught them both!). She wants to fly for the resistance… but they want nothing to do with women…
Eventually, as time goes on, they become a bit more lenient…and Frankie finally gets in.
She’s good! Really good! And she begins the program of flying the planes out for drop off.
And continues to get better and better, and, more involved…
She sees Michael while out on missions… but they each have their own lives… but keep tabs on each other.
But war does some crazy things to people… and they are no exception.
This was beautiful. It was sad. It was swoon-worthy. It was heartbreaking. So yes, it gave me all the feels!
4 1/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 for me,happily rounded up to 5!
#HerForgottenHours by @LilyGraham and narrated nicely by @EleanorYates.
**** This one has NOT BEEN RELEASED YET!! Look 👀 for it on shelves soon, on 11/4/25! ****
Thanks so much to @NetGalley and @BookoutureAudio for an ALC of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
You can find my reviews on: Goodreads,
Instagram: @BookReviews_with_emsr and/or
My Facebook Book Club: Book Reviews With Elaine
Thanks so much for reading! And if you ‘liked’ my review, please share with your friends, & click ‘LIKE’ below… And, let me know YOUR thoughts if you read it!! 📚⭐️
October 30, 2025
Her Forgotten Hours is a dual timeline story, set in a small village in France, and on a farm in England. In 1930, we meet Francesca (Frankie), a young girl who is struggling in school and with her self-image and her best friend Michael. Together, they help her father restore an old plane, that he eventually uses to teach them both to fly. Fast forward to 1944 and Frankie finds herself lying beside a burning plane in the French countryside. She is injured, but nursed back to health by Antoine and his grandson who found her. All she knows is that when she was found, she was calling out for a man named Michael. As the story progresses we learn about Frankie's and Michael's past through flashbacks as well as the present and how Frankie eventually gets her memory back and realizes what her mission is. Can she complete her mission, or will she become another victim of the Nazis?
Lily Graham has written a poignant, moving story about love, loss, family, courage and sacrifice. The characters in this book are honorable, courageous, and loving. There are a lot of secrets that put everyone in danger. Antoine and the other villagers are pretending that Frankie is someone else, a young woman whose father was killed in an explosion and fire at their business, but why can she speak German. Antoine has his own secret that could doom both him and his grandson. There are not a lot of incidents of violence by the Nazis in this book, which I was happy about, but there were enough to remind me what period of time this one, and how dangerous it was. Getting to know Frankie's past was interesting and I learned a few things about women's roles in the war effort and the military. This was a well written story that meshed the past and present well. With well developed characters, a suspenseful storyline, and a hint of romance, I was captivated by this story and was eager to see how it would all end. I did a read/listen with this book and I enjoyed both formats. The audiobook was narrated by Eleanor Yates, and she does an excellent job. She gave the main characters distinct voices, and used tone and expression to differentiate them. If you enjoy historical fiction, especially WW2 stories, I recommend Her Forgotten Hours in whichever format you prefer.
Lily Graham has written a poignant, moving story about love, loss, family, courage and sacrifice. The characters in this book are honorable, courageous, and loving. There are a lot of secrets that put everyone in danger. Antoine and the other villagers are pretending that Frankie is someone else, a young woman whose father was killed in an explosion and fire at their business, but why can she speak German. Antoine has his own secret that could doom both him and his grandson. There are not a lot of incidents of violence by the Nazis in this book, which I was happy about, but there were enough to remind me what period of time this one, and how dangerous it was. Getting to know Frankie's past was interesting and I learned a few things about women's roles in the war effort and the military. This was a well written story that meshed the past and present well. With well developed characters, a suspenseful storyline, and a hint of romance, I was captivated by this story and was eager to see how it would all end. I did a read/listen with this book and I enjoyed both formats. The audiobook was narrated by Eleanor Yates, and she does an excellent job. She gave the main characters distinct voices, and used tone and expression to differentiate them. If you enjoy historical fiction, especially WW2 stories, I recommend Her Forgotten Hours in whichever format you prefer.
November 3, 2025
This compelling story follows Frankie after her plane is shot down over a rural village in France. She's taken in by Antoine and his grandson, and the whole village hides her true identity from the German soldiers occupying the area. Frankie can't remember who she is, and through a series of flashbacks (aka memories) her story unfolds. Through these flashbacks, the reader learns about Frankie's first love, her life, being a woman pilot, and the mystery of why she was flying over France. This story of sacrifice, heroism, and love is a must for fans of WWII historical fiction. The narrator did a wonderful job of fully immersing me in this story.
November 6, 2025
5 stars
I was drawn in from the very beginning and it just got better and better as it went along .The narrator Eleanor Yates was brilliant at portraying Frankie and the back and forth timeline ran smoothly. This is a book I will listen to again and again .The emotional element was intensely moving .The author Lily Graham wrote this book with such depth and detail which although upsetting it showed how these people suffered all because of religion. Thank you #BookoutureAudio and #NetGalley for allowing me to listen and review this book . #HerForgottonHours will stay with me for a very long time.#AmazonReviewer
I was drawn in from the very beginning and it just got better and better as it went along .The narrator Eleanor Yates was brilliant at portraying Frankie and the back and forth timeline ran smoothly. This is a book I will listen to again and again .The emotional element was intensely moving .The author Lily Graham wrote this book with such depth and detail which although upsetting it showed how these people suffered all because of religion. Thank you #BookoutureAudio and #NetGalley for allowing me to listen and review this book . #HerForgottonHours will stay with me for a very long time.#AmazonReviewer
November 6, 2025
Frankie, an airplane pilot for the British Resistance, is tasked with delivering goods to top-secret locations as a ferry pilot. Tragically, her plane crashes behind enemy lines, and she barely survives. When Theo is out past curfew, he witnesses her plane crash.
Theo and his grandfather take her in to save her life, risking their own lives to protect her from the Germans. She didn’t know who she was, where she had come from or where she was going. As Frankie heals, she gradually regains her strength and memory, but the only name she can remember is Michael.
“Her Forgotten Hour” by Lily Graham is an emotionally charged and phenomenal story that deeply moved me. From the very beginning, I was captivated and couldn’t put the book down. Throughout the story, I found myself drawn to Frankie as a heroine. Her bravery, sacrifice, and courage inspired me and gave me hope.
The story of Antoine and his late wife was deeply moving, while the tale of Theo’s parents touched my heart. This dual-timeline historical fiction novel stands out as one of the best books I’ve read this year. It has left a permanent mark on my heart, a memory that will linger for a long time. With its remarkable characters, this book is a must-read that I highly recommend. It’s a truly exceptional read that deserves a perfect ten-star rating.
Theo and his grandfather take her in to save her life, risking their own lives to protect her from the Germans. She didn’t know who she was, where she had come from or where she was going. As Frankie heals, she gradually regains her strength and memory, but the only name she can remember is Michael.
“Her Forgotten Hour” by Lily Graham is an emotionally charged and phenomenal story that deeply moved me. From the very beginning, I was captivated and couldn’t put the book down. Throughout the story, I found myself drawn to Frankie as a heroine. Her bravery, sacrifice, and courage inspired me and gave me hope.
The story of Antoine and his late wife was deeply moving, while the tale of Theo’s parents touched my heart. This dual-timeline historical fiction novel stands out as one of the best books I’ve read this year. It has left a permanent mark on my heart, a memory that will linger for a long time. With its remarkable characters, this book is a must-read that I highly recommend. It’s a truly exceptional read that deserves a perfect ten-star rating.
November 9, 2025
Her Forgotten Hours, the latest book from Lily Graham, begins with a passionate and intense opening as a young boy has snuck out of his home in occupied France to look at the stars as astronomy is his passion. Suddenly he sees something come hurtling to the ground in the field before him and being a good young boy with a conscience he rushes to see what has happened. An English pilot has crashed and is seriously injured due to the flames engulfing the plane. Theo does his best and rescues the pilot as they float in and out of consciousness muttering Michael, Michael. Theo takes the pilot to his grandfather Antoine, who was the local vet in the village, and he does his utmost to take care of the pilots injuries. But it soon becomes apparent that all is not as it seems as its fairly evident that the pilot is in fact a woman and not a man as at first presumed. Who was she and how did she come to be in a plane flying over France? She can’t tell Antoine as her memories have been taken from her which I thought slotted in perfectly with the title.
After this intriguing and impactful opening which raised so many questions the plot moves back and forth between the present day in rural France in 1944 and back to the early 1930’s and then forward in time the author takes the reader on an incredible journey of bravery, humanity, courage and steadfastness as we learn more about said pilot - Francesca (Frankie). The storyline effortlessly moved between the two timelines and it soon became apparent that this book wouldn’t focus solely on the attempted rescue of Frankie in enemy territory more so that it centred around how she came to be in the situation that she found herself in right from the origins of her learning to fly. I loved this because it felt as if the book was different from the hundreds of WW2 books that I have read. Rather than facts, figures and events being presented there was a human and compassionate side where people’s feelings were really taken into account and there was a real human and intelligent story behind the drama that was interspersed throughout.
From the outset it was evident that Frankie was a real go getter who went against the social conventions that constrained women at the time. Raised on a farm in the English countryside with her sister Emily and her parents, her father Bill presents her with a plane that needs doing up. Bill himself had flown in WW1 but an injury to his hand means his calling to be up in the sky can no longer be fulfilled. Alongside Michael, the son of Bill’s best friend who was shot down during the war, Frankie works to restore the plane. Her love of planes and flying comes to the fore as its like an extension of her. Despite her mother’s protestations she takes to the skies and she is never more happier than when she is performing tricks and flying above the landscape. Her mother is certainly not pleased and this leads to an event that will shape her life forever. But Frankie is one determined and persistent young girl and these characteristics will stay with her through the most challenging and darkest of times.
The connection/friendship that Frankie has with Michael is tested time and time again as the years pass by and with another war looming on the horizon it will be challenged even further as they navigate very different paths. The gift of a copy of Jane Eyre given to Frankie from Michael has special symbolism and meaning throughout the book which I felt was wonderfully done and appeared throughout at just the right moments. Frankie is not someone who likes to be constrained and bound by rules and regulations. She is a free spirit who likes nothing more than escaping from the struggles she faces academically by taking to the skies. She detests when her wings are curtailed and she strongly feels that Michael played a pivotal role in this which changes her opinion of him. But does it really? With the outbreak of war, Michael, himself an expert flier although more cautious than Frankie, signs up to the R.A.F. Here is where Frankie’s jealously comes to the fore. She is the one that should be doing her bit to help her country wage war against those that are determined to change the structure of Europe and the wider world. Again, the social rules surrounding women and their place outside of the home come to the fore and just like Frankie I found this exasperating. Yet, it just goes to show how far women have come in a relatively short space of time considering all we can do and partake in daily.
Frankie is fiery, dogged and resolute and she will not give up until she can play her part in the war effort. I loved how she strove against conventions and always kept alert for an opportunity to step into a male dominated world. She wanted to show that she was an expert flier that could do wonderful things that would benefit so many others. The history of the A.T.A - Air Transport Auxiliary - was examined and I found this fascinating especially when it was opened up to women. Here is where strong connections began to appear between the Frankie I had become familiar with and the Frankie lying injured in France. Becoming a member of the A.T.A and ferrying planes and cargo from one place to another made Frankie’s spirit come alive. She became someone that commanded respect and she proved that women could do anything and would do it well. The strand focusing on Michael became more apparent too and at times it was tantalising and teasing as scenes played out during the war. I thought Frankie was realising things or else letting the reader further into her heart and mind and the glimpses we got revealed some surprising things. How it would all work out given the various conundrums had me rapidly turning the paged eager to find out.
The book really took on a life of its own throughout the last quarter or so. I thought the action and tension were brilliant and I was guessing at how the story would come full circle and connect back to the very beginning. The chapters which had been set in France with Antoine throughout the book had revealed a lot, the detail of which I will not delve into but I enjoyed reading this and I felt these sections were as strong as the sections detailing Frankie’s life story. As previously mentioned everything gelled together very well. I didn’t feel like I was reading two separate stories as can often be the case with books of this nature. Things were beginning to make sense although the literally very ending felt ever so slightly rushed. Another chapter or a brief epilogue would have been great even if things had reached a certain resolution.
All in all Her Forgotten Hours was a very good and enjoyable read. There was plenty of action, mystery and adventure all mixed in with some romance against the backdrop of the war. The characters are well rounded and well developed and there is a great plot which all make for a gripping read that the reader quickly becomes deeply invested in.
After this intriguing and impactful opening which raised so many questions the plot moves back and forth between the present day in rural France in 1944 and back to the early 1930’s and then forward in time the author takes the reader on an incredible journey of bravery, humanity, courage and steadfastness as we learn more about said pilot - Francesca (Frankie). The storyline effortlessly moved between the two timelines and it soon became apparent that this book wouldn’t focus solely on the attempted rescue of Frankie in enemy territory more so that it centred around how she came to be in the situation that she found herself in right from the origins of her learning to fly. I loved this because it felt as if the book was different from the hundreds of WW2 books that I have read. Rather than facts, figures and events being presented there was a human and compassionate side where people’s feelings were really taken into account and there was a real human and intelligent story behind the drama that was interspersed throughout.
From the outset it was evident that Frankie was a real go getter who went against the social conventions that constrained women at the time. Raised on a farm in the English countryside with her sister Emily and her parents, her father Bill presents her with a plane that needs doing up. Bill himself had flown in WW1 but an injury to his hand means his calling to be up in the sky can no longer be fulfilled. Alongside Michael, the son of Bill’s best friend who was shot down during the war, Frankie works to restore the plane. Her love of planes and flying comes to the fore as its like an extension of her. Despite her mother’s protestations she takes to the skies and she is never more happier than when she is performing tricks and flying above the landscape. Her mother is certainly not pleased and this leads to an event that will shape her life forever. But Frankie is one determined and persistent young girl and these characteristics will stay with her through the most challenging and darkest of times.
The connection/friendship that Frankie has with Michael is tested time and time again as the years pass by and with another war looming on the horizon it will be challenged even further as they navigate very different paths. The gift of a copy of Jane Eyre given to Frankie from Michael has special symbolism and meaning throughout the book which I felt was wonderfully done and appeared throughout at just the right moments. Frankie is not someone who likes to be constrained and bound by rules and regulations. She is a free spirit who likes nothing more than escaping from the struggles she faces academically by taking to the skies. She detests when her wings are curtailed and she strongly feels that Michael played a pivotal role in this which changes her opinion of him. But does it really? With the outbreak of war, Michael, himself an expert flier although more cautious than Frankie, signs up to the R.A.F. Here is where Frankie’s jealously comes to the fore. She is the one that should be doing her bit to help her country wage war against those that are determined to change the structure of Europe and the wider world. Again, the social rules surrounding women and their place outside of the home come to the fore and just like Frankie I found this exasperating. Yet, it just goes to show how far women have come in a relatively short space of time considering all we can do and partake in daily.
Frankie is fiery, dogged and resolute and she will not give up until she can play her part in the war effort. I loved how she strove against conventions and always kept alert for an opportunity to step into a male dominated world. She wanted to show that she was an expert flier that could do wonderful things that would benefit so many others. The history of the A.T.A - Air Transport Auxiliary - was examined and I found this fascinating especially when it was opened up to women. Here is where strong connections began to appear between the Frankie I had become familiar with and the Frankie lying injured in France. Becoming a member of the A.T.A and ferrying planes and cargo from one place to another made Frankie’s spirit come alive. She became someone that commanded respect and she proved that women could do anything and would do it well. The strand focusing on Michael became more apparent too and at times it was tantalising and teasing as scenes played out during the war. I thought Frankie was realising things or else letting the reader further into her heart and mind and the glimpses we got revealed some surprising things. How it would all work out given the various conundrums had me rapidly turning the paged eager to find out.
The book really took on a life of its own throughout the last quarter or so. I thought the action and tension were brilliant and I was guessing at how the story would come full circle and connect back to the very beginning. The chapters which had been set in France with Antoine throughout the book had revealed a lot, the detail of which I will not delve into but I enjoyed reading this and I felt these sections were as strong as the sections detailing Frankie’s life story. As previously mentioned everything gelled together very well. I didn’t feel like I was reading two separate stories as can often be the case with books of this nature. Things were beginning to make sense although the literally very ending felt ever so slightly rushed. Another chapter or a brief epilogue would have been great even if things had reached a certain resolution.
All in all Her Forgotten Hours was a very good and enjoyable read. There was plenty of action, mystery and adventure all mixed in with some romance against the backdrop of the war. The characters are well rounded and well developed and there is a great plot which all make for a gripping read that the reader quickly becomes deeply invested in.
September 8, 2025
I have loved every Lily Graham novel I've read and this one is just as riveting as her previous. Her Forgotten Hours is a moving WW2 story about a female pilot who suffers memory loss due to an air crash after she is shot down by the Germans while on a mission. It is an emotional and haunting story of love, sacrifice, progress and forgiveness amidst the fear and terror of the Nazis regime that tried to break spirits of independence.
There are two timelines that include the backstory of Frankie’s (Francesca) life before the accident and once she is rescued by sympathetic locals. It certainly makes you wonder how you would feel in such a situation, unable to recall who you are and what led you to the event. But through the kindness of a senior French man named Antoine who takes her into his home, after his young grandson Theo pulls her from the wreckage, Frankie has time to heal her wounds and see her memories restored. Some of those memories triggered by sights, sounds, smells, music, etc are comforting while others pierce her heart, especially ones connected to a man named Michael. As time progresses, all memories return to her and she understands why she is where she is and why she can speak German. These revelations make her realise how much danger they are all in by her presence. But soon other secrets unfold that are just as worrisome. For Antoine harbours his own guarded information. If these facts are known, greater danger will come to them. Especially if the German enemy occupants discover the parentage of Theo. Despite all this, a bond bigger than the mountains of despair develop between Frankie, Theo and Antoine. They become like a family supporting each other through their trials and decisions.
This setting offers a paradise oasis in a land full of danger that has been wounded by war. But there are blessed moments and even a dog character named Saint who adds a nice touch to the story. For he becomes a comfort and encouragement to Frankie as she convalesces.
The characters are widely varied and unique. I was moved by the compassion of Antoine, a grandfather we’d all love to have. And Theo, with his brilliant mind, is a gentle soul well beyond his years in wisdom and understanding. The backstory of his parents is heartbreaking. Then we learn of the beauty and kindness of Antoine’s late wife. Who would have approved of Frankie’s presence in her home. I loved the courage of Frankie and even her daringness that became more focused with age. She lived in a time when female pilots were not accepted until the war raised a need. I was horrified by the nun’s activities but pleased that Frankie made friends and learned how to cope in difficult circumstances. This prepared her for the future trials that come. All the characters I got to know quite well, are now imprinted on my heart and mind forever!
Her Forgotten Hours is another exceptional WW2 novel from Lily Graham that is not just about survival but also about growth. I highly recommend this memorable story filled with heart, passion, courage and strength. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for the ARC.
There are two timelines that include the backstory of Frankie’s (Francesca) life before the accident and once she is rescued by sympathetic locals. It certainly makes you wonder how you would feel in such a situation, unable to recall who you are and what led you to the event. But through the kindness of a senior French man named Antoine who takes her into his home, after his young grandson Theo pulls her from the wreckage, Frankie has time to heal her wounds and see her memories restored. Some of those memories triggered by sights, sounds, smells, music, etc are comforting while others pierce her heart, especially ones connected to a man named Michael. As time progresses, all memories return to her and she understands why she is where she is and why she can speak German. These revelations make her realise how much danger they are all in by her presence. But soon other secrets unfold that are just as worrisome. For Antoine harbours his own guarded information. If these facts are known, greater danger will come to them. Especially if the German enemy occupants discover the parentage of Theo. Despite all this, a bond bigger than the mountains of despair develop between Frankie, Theo and Antoine. They become like a family supporting each other through their trials and decisions.
This setting offers a paradise oasis in a land full of danger that has been wounded by war. But there are blessed moments and even a dog character named Saint who adds a nice touch to the story. For he becomes a comfort and encouragement to Frankie as she convalesces.
The characters are widely varied and unique. I was moved by the compassion of Antoine, a grandfather we’d all love to have. And Theo, with his brilliant mind, is a gentle soul well beyond his years in wisdom and understanding. The backstory of his parents is heartbreaking. Then we learn of the beauty and kindness of Antoine’s late wife. Who would have approved of Frankie’s presence in her home. I loved the courage of Frankie and even her daringness that became more focused with age. She lived in a time when female pilots were not accepted until the war raised a need. I was horrified by the nun’s activities but pleased that Frankie made friends and learned how to cope in difficult circumstances. This prepared her for the future trials that come. All the characters I got to know quite well, are now imprinted on my heart and mind forever!
Her Forgotten Hours is another exceptional WW2 novel from Lily Graham that is not just about survival but also about growth. I highly recommend this memorable story filled with heart, passion, courage and strength. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for the ARC.
October 11, 2025
I find World War Two historical fiction books fascinating. The author gives me a story and allows me to discover the details on my own. Lily Graham created an emotional story showing how there were many kind people during the war risking all to help the allies.
The story begins when Frankie learns to fly as a child. I got to watch Frankie learn to fly at the hand of her father, to understand what a "Natural" really was. I witnessed the struggles of being different, of not quite fitting in, and the strength she gained. I saw how the boy, she cared most about, let his fears get in the way of her flying. Thanks to Michael she will be sent away to school, away from her family, away from her plane.
All Frankie wants to do is fly. When England goes to war she will get her chance transporting planes around England as a member of the ATA. The reader gets a chance to see what it was like as she navigates in a man's world. How does one try to be an equal in the air, but then not fit in on the ground?
She is asked to join the Moon Squadron. Her job will be dangerous as she transports "Joes" to and from the continent in a Westland Lysander aircraft. She silenced me with her bravery. When she flies in to save Michael after he was shot down she became my hero. She risked everything to bring him to safety. I thought I could relax now she was with the man she was supposed to be.
I was so wrong. Her next mission changed everything. A wrong signal should have been all she needed to keep flying. Instead she witnesses the horrors of war. She discovers what she has been fighting for when she is saved by a boy and taken to his grandfather. It takes a village to keep her safe. My nerves were frayed. My stomach turned. Would someone turn her into the Germans? Would the Germans begin to question anything and everything about her?
I don't know how any of the brave men and women did what was needed. But I sure am glad that they did. I am grateful for their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families. The story was terrifying. The story was emotional. The story is an important reminder to learn from the past. Thanks to Lily Graham and others, I will keep learning and I will keep talking so I don't forget, so we don't forget.
The story begins when Frankie learns to fly as a child. I got to watch Frankie learn to fly at the hand of her father, to understand what a "Natural" really was. I witnessed the struggles of being different, of not quite fitting in, and the strength she gained. I saw how the boy, she cared most about, let his fears get in the way of her flying. Thanks to Michael she will be sent away to school, away from her family, away from her plane.
All Frankie wants to do is fly. When England goes to war she will get her chance transporting planes around England as a member of the ATA. The reader gets a chance to see what it was like as she navigates in a man's world. How does one try to be an equal in the air, but then not fit in on the ground?
She is asked to join the Moon Squadron. Her job will be dangerous as she transports "Joes" to and from the continent in a Westland Lysander aircraft. She silenced me with her bravery. When she flies in to save Michael after he was shot down she became my hero. She risked everything to bring him to safety. I thought I could relax now she was with the man she was supposed to be.
I was so wrong. Her next mission changed everything. A wrong signal should have been all she needed to keep flying. Instead she witnesses the horrors of war. She discovers what she has been fighting for when she is saved by a boy and taken to his grandfather. It takes a village to keep her safe. My nerves were frayed. My stomach turned. Would someone turn her into the Germans? Would the Germans begin to question anything and everything about her?
I don't know how any of the brave men and women did what was needed. But I sure am glad that they did. I am grateful for their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families. The story was terrifying. The story was emotional. The story is an important reminder to learn from the past. Thanks to Lily Graham and others, I will keep learning and I will keep talking so I don't forget, so we don't forget.
October 25, 2025
Her Forgotten Hours is a fascinating and captivating book by Lily Graham. I was fascinated by discovering women were able to become not only pilots but were also able to work as pilots for the ATA and/or the SOE of Britain during WWII. Francesca, aka "Frankie", the main character, and her fellow female pilots did not fly to drop bombs on cities or shoot enemy planes in the air. These brave women flew to transfer the planes - or people - from one location to another where the British military needed them to be for strategic operations. I was captivated by Frankie's personal story from how she was raised to how she became a pilot and the events that led up to the situation in which she had forgotten not just certain hours of her life, but her very name, who she was, where she was, and why was she there. I loved the descriptions of the relationships she shared with significant people in her life both in the past as it's recalled and also the people in 1944 who find her unconscious at the very beginning of the book. The trauma that left her unconscious had caused her amnesia and bit by bit over an extended period of time she regains her memory of those she loves while also developing a deep respect and love for those who cared for her during her recovery. Overall, this was a very touching story and kept my interest to the very end. My only regret was that the ending came too soon. I would have enjoyed reading more of the author's excellent writing in an expanded version of the war ending and the fresh beginnings that the war's end brought to each character. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a really good read and especially to those who love historical fiction set in Europe during WWII. I received an ARC from NetGalley but all opinions are my own.
November 5, 2025
Set during World War II, this powerful and moving story follows Frankie, an impressive British Resistance helicopter pilot who barely survives a crash behind enemy lines. Her rescue comes from an unlikely hero, a young boy named Theo who had broken curfew and witnessed her plane go down. Theo and his grandfather, a kindhearted farmer and skilled veterinarian, take Frankie in and save her life, risking their own safety to protect her from the Germans closing in.
When Frankie awakens, she has no memory of who she is or what happened, only the faint recollection of a single name, Michael. As she slowly recovers, fragments of her past begin to return, revealing her dangerous work as a “ferry pilot,” one of the brave aviators tasked with delivering aircraft to top-secret destinations.
I always learn something new from World War II fiction, and this time it was about the fascinating—and perilous—role of ferry pilots. Through flashbacks, we see Frankie’s journey from her youth, her friendship with Michael, which grew into something deeper even as the war forced them apart. We also see how she learned to fly, and the training and expertise she needed for such a dangerous job.
Frankie is a remarkable heroine—intelligent, loyal, and courageous, with an unbreakable spirit that carries her through extraordinary challenges. Lily Graham crafts her character with such depth and humanity that she feels completely real. This gripping, emotional story of memory, sacrifice, and resilience kept me riveted from start to finish.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
When Frankie awakens, she has no memory of who she is or what happened, only the faint recollection of a single name, Michael. As she slowly recovers, fragments of her past begin to return, revealing her dangerous work as a “ferry pilot,” one of the brave aviators tasked with delivering aircraft to top-secret destinations.
I always learn something new from World War II fiction, and this time it was about the fascinating—and perilous—role of ferry pilots. Through flashbacks, we see Frankie’s journey from her youth, her friendship with Michael, which grew into something deeper even as the war forced them apart. We also see how she learned to fly, and the training and expertise she needed for such a dangerous job.
Frankie is a remarkable heroine—intelligent, loyal, and courageous, with an unbreakable spirit that carries her through extraordinary challenges. Lily Graham crafts her character with such depth and humanity that she feels completely real. This gripping, emotional story of memory, sacrifice, and resilience kept me riveted from start to finish.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
October 9, 2025
I’ve read a number of Lily Graham’s books and they have all been incredibly enjoyable as well as being well researched.
This one is about a female pilot, Frankie, during World War 2 and is set in two time periods- the first as she crash lands in enemy territory and the rest is a flash back to her earlier life as she gradually reclaims her memory which she lost when her plane came down.
It was interesting to read about the life of female pilots as they were gradually accepted by the establishment and put to good use during the war years.
The book was also a romance between Frankie and Michael, her best friend as a child and I was really hoping they’d both survive and be able to express their true feelings for each other.
As Frankie regains her memory, the reader discovers all that has happened to her and why she has ended up injured in a crashed aeroplane in a small village in France.
Frankie was a great lead character, overcoming learning difficulties as a child, to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a skillful pilot. I do like a strong female protagonist and Frankie was everything I could have hoped for- fearless and brave, willing to put herself in danger for those she loves and what she believes in.
This is a real page turner and I just kept turning them hoping for a happy ending for all the characters. Definitely recommended as an enjoyable historical romance with plenty of heart in your mouth excitement.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.
This one is about a female pilot, Frankie, during World War 2 and is set in two time periods- the first as she crash lands in enemy territory and the rest is a flash back to her earlier life as she gradually reclaims her memory which she lost when her plane came down.
It was interesting to read about the life of female pilots as they were gradually accepted by the establishment and put to good use during the war years.
The book was also a romance between Frankie and Michael, her best friend as a child and I was really hoping they’d both survive and be able to express their true feelings for each other.
As Frankie regains her memory, the reader discovers all that has happened to her and why she has ended up injured in a crashed aeroplane in a small village in France.
Frankie was a great lead character, overcoming learning difficulties as a child, to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a skillful pilot. I do like a strong female protagonist and Frankie was everything I could have hoped for- fearless and brave, willing to put herself in danger for those she loves and what she believes in.
This is a real page turner and I just kept turning them hoping for a happy ending for all the characters. Definitely recommended as an enjoyable historical romance with plenty of heart in your mouth excitement.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.
November 4, 2025
Golly gosh this was exciting! Thanks to NetGalley for the copy.
Frankie is a British pilot whose plane is shot down over rural France in 1944, and luckily she is rescued by a local man and his grandson before she can be found by the Nazis, but when she wakes up she has no idea who she is or how she got there.
Several things jog small memories of hers and we get a few flashbacks, and then about the second half of the story is when she’s remembered most of her story and we get to read about all the events that led up to her crash in France.
Absolutely loved it! Thrilling and exciting to the very end, with a little romance but that’s not the main focus of the story really.
I wish it had been a bit longer because I would have loved to have read a bit more about the villagers - young Theo was part Jewish and this was mentioned as a big secret being kept from the Germans, but I would have liked a bit more on that thread, and also maybe a bit more about the two Nazis billeted there - why was Dieter acting so humane and kind one minute and cold the next? Also the fact that he asked Frankie out once, was rebuked, and then that just never came up again. What was his story?
Frankie is a British pilot whose plane is shot down over rural France in 1944, and luckily she is rescued by a local man and his grandson before she can be found by the Nazis, but when she wakes up she has no idea who she is or how she got there.
Several things jog small memories of hers and we get a few flashbacks, and then about the second half of the story is when she’s remembered most of her story and we get to read about all the events that led up to her crash in France.
Absolutely loved it! Thrilling and exciting to the very end, with a little romance but that’s not the main focus of the story really.
I wish it had been a bit longer because I would have loved to have read a bit more about the villagers - young Theo was part Jewish and this was mentioned as a big secret being kept from the Germans, but I would have liked a bit more on that thread, and also maybe a bit more about the two Nazis billeted there - why was Dieter acting so humane and kind one minute and cold the next? Also the fact that he asked Frankie out once, was rebuked, and then that just never came up again. What was his story?
January 4, 2026
📆 single, non-linear timeline.
👀 3rd person
🐢 -🐇 fast-paced
💬 "We thought that a loss so awful had one silver lining to it - that no one would be mad enough to go to war again."
Although this is a fictional story, the quote above was certainly one that people thought after the first world war. Sadly there haven't been any years that have been totally war free since. That's not an easy thing to think about!
'Her Forgotten Hours' was a fast-paced and beautiful story of a woman caught up in war. After being shot down over Nazi occupied France, she has no idea of who she is, who or the man is that she only knows she has to save.
Graham has managed to capture the sense of fear that everyday people must have felt living under the occupation, the community and lies they told to protect each other.
I loved going on Frankie’s journey through her memory to discover who she was, and why she was flying over France. The sheer bravery of the women (and men) who really did fly these missions will never stop to amaze me.
👀 3rd person
🐢 -🐇 fast-paced
💬 "We thought that a loss so awful had one silver lining to it - that no one would be mad enough to go to war again."
Although this is a fictional story, the quote above was certainly one that people thought after the first world war. Sadly there haven't been any years that have been totally war free since. That's not an easy thing to think about!
'Her Forgotten Hours' was a fast-paced and beautiful story of a woman caught up in war. After being shot down over Nazi occupied France, she has no idea of who she is, who or the man is that she only knows she has to save.
Graham has managed to capture the sense of fear that everyday people must have felt living under the occupation, the community and lies they told to protect each other.
I loved going on Frankie’s journey through her memory to discover who she was, and why she was flying over France. The sheer bravery of the women (and men) who really did fly these missions will never stop to amaze me.
November 1, 2025
I was drawn to this book as I love amnesia based stories and a woman flying a plane in WWII intrigued me.
The book started brilliantly, with Frankie being shot her plane and being found by a young frenchman and cared for by him and his grandfather. It's 1944 and Frankie can't remember her name, where she's from and how she came to be flying a war plane, but she does know one name; Michael.
As Frankie's story was told by flashbacks, also indicating her returning memories, and with the Nazis looking for her, I hoped for more tension and grit, but I felt it was more of a light love story with a predictable ending.
What I loved, was the detail about the fight that women had, in order to be taken seriously within the forces in wartime, especially in specialised roles such as piloting a plane on the dangerous frontline.
3 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Lily Graham and Bookouture, for an ARC of this book.
The book started brilliantly, with Frankie being shot her plane and being found by a young frenchman and cared for by him and his grandfather. It's 1944 and Frankie can't remember her name, where she's from and how she came to be flying a war plane, but she does know one name; Michael.
As Frankie's story was told by flashbacks, also indicating her returning memories, and with the Nazis looking for her, I hoped for more tension and grit, but I felt it was more of a light love story with a predictable ending.
What I loved, was the detail about the fight that women had, in order to be taken seriously within the forces in wartime, especially in specialised roles such as piloting a plane on the dangerous frontline.
3 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Lily Graham and Bookouture, for an ARC of this book.
January 22, 2026
The story opens with Francesca (Frankie) as a female British pilot for the RAF during WWII waking up after crashing her airplane and not remembering anything of the event, even her name. As she slowly recovers in secrecy with the help of french villagers bits and pieces begin to come back to her as to why she was flying , when and where she was. As Frankie begins to remember her story we are witness to her childhood memories growing up and her love of flying and her family. Although Frankie is still in danger of being discovered by the Nazi's in the occupied village she knows she must remember her past in order to move forward and finish her mission. I enjoyed this book very much. I listened to the audio version and the narrator was very good. If you are a fan of historical fiction, especially a WWII female perspective you will enjoy this book. 4 stars.
Many thanks to Net Galley and Bookouture Audio for a chance to read/listen to an ARC version of this book.
Many thanks to Net Galley and Bookouture Audio for a chance to read/listen to an ARC version of this book.
October 29, 2025
3.5⭐
I listened to the audiobook of Her Forgotten Hours, and the narrator did a brilliant job capturing a range of accents.
Overall this was an interesting story following Frankie, an RAF pilot who crashes in France and is sheltered by the locals while she tries to regain her memories. When her memories return we learn about her life from childhood through to present day.
What I didn't like was the lack of suspense or feeling like anything would actually go wrong at any point. Yes, her story was interesting and kept me intrigued, but I wish there had have been a bit more grit.
Many thanks to the Publisher, Author, and NetGalley for the ALC.
I listened to the audiobook of Her Forgotten Hours, and the narrator did a brilliant job capturing a range of accents.
Overall this was an interesting story following Frankie, an RAF pilot who crashes in France and is sheltered by the locals while she tries to regain her memories. When her memories return we learn about her life from childhood through to present day.
What I didn't like was the lack of suspense or feeling like anything would actually go wrong at any point. Yes, her story was interesting and kept me intrigued, but I wish there had have been a bit more grit.
Many thanks to the Publisher, Author, and NetGalley for the ALC.
November 11, 2025
Caught behind enemy lines and unable to remember, Frankie puts an entire town in danger. As she begins to experience flashbacks her courage, determination, and sacrifices come to light. It’s a moving tale of love and loss, though the ending left me wanting more—I would have loved an epilogue. Beautifully narrated by Eleanor Yates, it’s a heartfelt and well-written story by Lily Graham about a woman’s determined to fly and give her all despite living with dyslexia. 4 Stars
I would like to thank the author, narrator, Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for my free copy of this novel, in exchange for my honest review.
#HerForgottenHours #NetGalley.
I would like to thank the author, narrator, Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for my free copy of this novel, in exchange for my honest review.
#HerForgottenHours #NetGalley.
November 23, 2025
Her Forgotten Hours by Lily Graham is a beautiful story set during WWII. The story opens when a pilot is shot down in France. She is found by a 12 year old boy who takes her back to his home. The pilot, Frankie, cannot remember anything, including who she is. When the Nazis appear on the doorstep, the boy and his grandfather vow to keep Frankie safe. As her memories slowly return, she knows she has to return to her original mission.
This is a heartwarming story of love, friendship, and sacrifice. If you enjoy WWII stories and historical fiction, I highly recommend this book.
Thank you #NetGalley and #BookoutureAudio for the advanced copy.
This is a heartwarming story of love, friendship, and sacrifice. If you enjoy WWII stories and historical fiction, I highly recommend this book.
Thank you #NetGalley and #BookoutureAudio for the advanced copy.
August 15, 2025
I found the part dealing with women flying spies over to France during WWII interesting. The storyline, on the other hand, is rather clumsy and not really credible. I think if the structure of the book had been done differently, the reader would feel more of the tension that definitely existed at the time. The conclusion was predictable and felt a bit rushed. Altogether a light and entertaining novel.
I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I have voluntarily written an honest review.
I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I have voluntarily written an honest review.
November 29, 2025
A really good World War II story
Her Forgotten Hours is a different kind of story World War II. A young woman loses her memory in a plane crash and winds up being helped and hidden by French citizens.
The story is actually a story within a story, bringing the reader up to speed as to how she wound up in the situation she found herself in. It is a really good book, well written and one that pulls the reader into the storyline. I found the book drew me in and I wanted to keep reading. Five stars are well deserved for this author and this book!
Her Forgotten Hours is a different kind of story World War II. A young woman loses her memory in a plane crash and winds up being helped and hidden by French citizens.
The story is actually a story within a story, bringing the reader up to speed as to how she wound up in the situation she found herself in. It is a really good book, well written and one that pulls the reader into the storyline. I found the book drew me in and I wanted to keep reading. Five stars are well deserved for this author and this book!
November 12, 2025
WWII historic fiction is a fave genre of mine, and I enjoyed this book. Frankie is found with no memory in a downed Allied plane in the Loire Valley of France - protected by the resistance, her memory starts to come back. Hiding in clear sight of the Nazis, she pieces her past together and learns she played a critical
Role for the SOE and was in love. The story comes together beautiful as her past comes to light.
Role for the SOE and was in love. The story comes together beautiful as her past comes to light.
November 18, 2025
WWO II 1944 Loire valley: The story starts with a plane crash. The female pilote is very injured and doesn’t know who she is or where she comes from.
As the story continues, little by little, it’s all coming back to her.
This story is heart bound, intense and hopeful. It’s so beautifully written and the feelings are so real. They cut through bone.
The narrators voice is so gentle and lively.
I am deeply touched by this story!
As the story continues, little by little, it’s all coming back to her.
This story is heart bound, intense and hopeful. It’s so beautifully written and the feelings are so real. They cut through bone.
The narrators voice is so gentle and lively.
I am deeply touched by this story!
October 28, 2025
Women pilots during the war — what’s not to love? I really enjoyed Frankie’s story; it was entertaining, informative, and touched with romance. The bravery of the French villagers, their quiet resistance, and the way they helped one another against the Germans were beautifully portrayed.
The narration was excellent, perfectly capturing the tone and emotion of the story.
⭐ 4.25 / 5
The narration was excellent, perfectly capturing the tone and emotion of the story.
⭐ 4.25 / 5
November 15, 2025
Slow to start, but I kept going because I’m such a loyal fan of the authors—and I’m glad I did. It was well worth it. The love story was wonderful, and the last few chapters took a turn I genuinely wasn’t expecting. Not spicy, but I actually appreciated that about the book. A heartfelt, satisfying read.
October 31, 2025
A gripping tale of love, loss, pain and happiness. A baddass woman, a daddy's girl, a learning disability, a fighter pilot, war, kindness, forgiveness, hope, strength, and determination all make up this unforgettable story. From beginning to end, I could not put it down!
December 31, 2025
Her Forgotten Hours
Oh my!!!! This book kept me up all night turning pages, I didn't want to miss a single word. Author Lily Graham is a brilliant writer, I can't wait to read more of her books.
Oh my!!!! This book kept me up all night turning pages, I didn't want to miss a single word. Author Lily Graham is a brilliant writer, I can't wait to read more of her books.
November 9, 2025
A great WWII story. Very emotional and heartbreaking. Plan on being up all night reading. A must read book.
November 26, 2025
very well written book, could not put it down, I however could not give it5* because of all the extra pages after the book had finished. i do wish publisher wouldn't do it
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