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The Shadow Ally
The Shadow Ally is a Short Read – approximately 2 hours or more – in The Yankee Years series.
America is not yet at war, but the country is preparing for it. And it is essential that this remain secret.
June 1941: Ruth Corey is puzzled by the attractive, enigmatic Italian-American civilian contractor, Frank Long, who is staying at her family’s hotel in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Serious and reserved, he is nothing like the friendly, outgoing British and Canadian servicemen she knows. Nor, she discovers, does he even use his real surname.
War is a time of alliances and secrets. The biggest secret in the county is the construction of an American flying boat base outside Irvinestown. Since their country is not at war, the American contractors must conceal the building project. America’s neutrality will be destroyed if Germany discovers its existence.
Ambitious local reporter, and Ruth’s almost fiancé, Harry Coalter is consumed with curiosity about the new American airbase. But why? When Ruth finds a letter Harry has written about the flying boat base she fears he is pursuing a path that will land him in serious trouble. She enlists Frank’s help to stop Harry from making a terrible mistake.
Can Ruth safeguard a military secret that will have a profound impact on the course of the war and protect her beau?
A tale for fans of Annie Murray, Ellie Dean and Margaret Dickinson.
The Yankee Years series: During the Second World War Northern Ireland hosted American, British and Canadian troops. County Fermanagh welcomed Air Force squadrons hunting U-boats and defending shipping convoys in the Atlantic Ocean and Army battalions training and preparing for deployment to Europe’s Western Front. After the Allied troops arrived, life would never be the same again. The Yankee Years novels and Short Reads weave thrilling and romantic tales of the people and the era.
America is not yet at war, but the country is preparing for it. And it is essential that this remain secret.
June 1941: Ruth Corey is puzzled by the attractive, enigmatic Italian-American civilian contractor, Frank Long, who is staying at her family’s hotel in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Serious and reserved, he is nothing like the friendly, outgoing British and Canadian servicemen she knows. Nor, she discovers, does he even use his real surname.
War is a time of alliances and secrets. The biggest secret in the county is the construction of an American flying boat base outside Irvinestown. Since their country is not at war, the American contractors must conceal the building project. America’s neutrality will be destroyed if Germany discovers its existence.
Ambitious local reporter, and Ruth’s almost fiancé, Harry Coalter is consumed with curiosity about the new American airbase. But why? When Ruth finds a letter Harry has written about the flying boat base she fears he is pursuing a path that will land him in serious trouble. She enlists Frank’s help to stop Harry from making a terrible mistake.
Can Ruth safeguard a military secret that will have a profound impact on the course of the war and protect her beau?
A tale for fans of Annie Murray, Ellie Dean and Margaret Dickinson.
The Yankee Years series: During the Second World War Northern Ireland hosted American, British and Canadian troops. County Fermanagh welcomed Air Force squadrons hunting U-boats and defending shipping convoys in the Atlantic Ocean and Army battalions training and preparing for deployment to Europe’s Western Front. After the Allied troops arrived, life would never be the same again. The Yankee Years novels and Short Reads weave thrilling and romantic tales of the people and the era.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
76 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 4, 2015
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About the author
Dianne Ascroft
28 books481 followersI was born in Toronto, Canada and earned a B.A. in history at the University of Windsor. I've lived in Scotland and Northern Ireland since moving to Britain in 1990.
I've written historical and human interest articles for Canadian and Irish newspapers and magazines as well as contributing to an Irish local history book. 'Hitler and Mars Bars' is my first novel.
My official website is: www.dianneascroft.wordpress.com
I live with my husband on a farm in Northern Ireland. Curiosity about the past has inspired my longstanding interest in history and genealogy and my love of historical fiction. I'm a member of the Historical Novel Society and the Fermanagh Authors Association.My other interests include Celtic, folk and bluegrass music; hiking and travel.
I've written historical and human interest articles for Canadian and Irish newspapers and magazines as well as contributing to an Irish local history book. 'Hitler and Mars Bars' is my first novel.
My official website is: www.dianneascroft.wordpress.com
I live with my husband on a farm in Northern Ireland. Curiosity about the past has inspired my longstanding interest in history and genealogy and my love of historical fiction. I'm a member of the Historical Novel Society and the Fermanagh Authors Association.My other interests include Celtic, folk and bluegrass music; hiking and travel.
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March 21, 2017
I enjoyed this book. It didn't take long to read (1 1/2 - 2 hours), but I learned things about Ireland during WWII that I didn't know. The characters were interesting, and the situations of this story were both new and old. There was a bit of romance, but the girl is very careful to keep things proper.
April 2, 2018
Thrilling and intriguing war/love story. Set in Northern Ireland which gives it an extra charm. I've read loads of WWII stories, but they were mostly set in The Netherlands, Germany, France or in Brittain. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, so was also in war with Germany at the time of this story. And since the rest of the island was not, it is an interesting situation.
Great plot with interesting characters.
I received a copy and chose to review it.
Great plot with interesting characters.
I received a copy and chose to review it.
April 4, 2018
Great book! Only wish it was longer.
January 5, 2016
This book is set during the Second World War in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. In June of 1942, the Yankies (Americans) have arrived and are building a new airbase. Since their country is not at war, the American contractors must conceal the building project. America’s neutrality will be destroyed if Germany discovers its existence. But in a small town, such as Irvinestown, much of the population is employed on the new project and while all precautions possible have been taken, there always those who will ferret out information and pass it on to those who make it worth their while.
Several Yankies are staying at the family-run Corey’s Hotel. Ruth Corey works there with her mother. She serves meals, cleans up in the kitchen and makes the daily rounds to tidy up the rooms of the people who stay there. She is an amiable, happy young woman who chats up the customers, but when she speaks to Frank Long and asks him about how his project is going, he cuts her off short, making it clear that he thinks she is delving into his business and her interest isn’t welcome.
Harry Coalter has been staying at the Hotel lodge and he and Ruth have been walking out for a couple years now, so she thinks his intentions must be serious. He is an ambitious news reporter who constantly complains that writing about the Council’s shortage of horses and carts, a fire in a sweet shop and the Women’s Institute’s fundraising for the war effort won’t get him noticed by The Newsletter or any other city papers. He does not get along well with his boss, and whenever they get into a row he threatens to move to the city. That makes her very uneasy, because she sees him as her futures partner, the man she hopes she will eventually marry. She was happy in Irvinestown and didn’t want to go anywhere else. She wasn’t sure she could follow him if he left.
While cleaning rooms, Ruth occasionally sees things that are unexpected. One day she saw Frank Longs identification card, and noted that his name was actually Frank Longo. She didn’t tell anyone else, but she did mention to him that he had forgotten his identity card that morning but wisely didn’t mention the difference in name.
Another time she finds a balled up scrap of paper on the floor in Harry Colters room. It had writing on it, so she decided that he may have dropped it by mistake. She read it and was puzzled by what she saw on it—fear struck her heart. It appeared that he was making notes about the new base. She knew that it would be disastrous if anyone published anything about it. In fact it was forbidden.
When she gave the piece of paper to Harry he made light of it, and Ruth tried to convince herself that this man that she had feelings for would never do anything that would get him in serious trouble.
Later she sees him talking to Mervyn Gormley, outside Reihill’s pub one morning. She was surprised to see Gromley there, when he should have been at work at the airbase. When she mentions it to Harry he brushes it off.
Ruth finds other evidence that Harry is pursuing a dangerous track, possibly one that could land him in prison. Desperate to protect him from himself, she goes to Frank Long and tells him what she has found. She hopes that Frank will be able to talk to someone higher: someone that will have the power to stop him from getting in trouble.
Frank and Ruth form an alliance to prevent the exposure of information that could have changed the face of the war and get Harry in trouble.
This is a tale that takes place in an era of conservatism, where young women are very conscious about how others will perceive them and their actions. It also takes place in a politically charged time on the world stage.
This is a well written, clean, short read; perfect for a lazy afternoon or an evening escape.
Several Yankies are staying at the family-run Corey’s Hotel. Ruth Corey works there with her mother. She serves meals, cleans up in the kitchen and makes the daily rounds to tidy up the rooms of the people who stay there. She is an amiable, happy young woman who chats up the customers, but when she speaks to Frank Long and asks him about how his project is going, he cuts her off short, making it clear that he thinks she is delving into his business and her interest isn’t welcome.
Harry Coalter has been staying at the Hotel lodge and he and Ruth have been walking out for a couple years now, so she thinks his intentions must be serious. He is an ambitious news reporter who constantly complains that writing about the Council’s shortage of horses and carts, a fire in a sweet shop and the Women’s Institute’s fundraising for the war effort won’t get him noticed by The Newsletter or any other city papers. He does not get along well with his boss, and whenever they get into a row he threatens to move to the city. That makes her very uneasy, because she sees him as her futures partner, the man she hopes she will eventually marry. She was happy in Irvinestown and didn’t want to go anywhere else. She wasn’t sure she could follow him if he left.
While cleaning rooms, Ruth occasionally sees things that are unexpected. One day she saw Frank Longs identification card, and noted that his name was actually Frank Longo. She didn’t tell anyone else, but she did mention to him that he had forgotten his identity card that morning but wisely didn’t mention the difference in name.
Another time she finds a balled up scrap of paper on the floor in Harry Colters room. It had writing on it, so she decided that he may have dropped it by mistake. She read it and was puzzled by what she saw on it—fear struck her heart. It appeared that he was making notes about the new base. She knew that it would be disastrous if anyone published anything about it. In fact it was forbidden.
When she gave the piece of paper to Harry he made light of it, and Ruth tried to convince herself that this man that she had feelings for would never do anything that would get him in serious trouble.
Later she sees him talking to Mervyn Gormley, outside Reihill’s pub one morning. She was surprised to see Gromley there, when he should have been at work at the airbase. When she mentions it to Harry he brushes it off.
Ruth finds other evidence that Harry is pursuing a dangerous track, possibly one that could land him in prison. Desperate to protect him from himself, she goes to Frank Long and tells him what she has found. She hopes that Frank will be able to talk to someone higher: someone that will have the power to stop him from getting in trouble.
Frank and Ruth form an alliance to prevent the exposure of information that could have changed the face of the war and get Harry in trouble.
This is a tale that takes place in an era of conservatism, where young women are very conscious about how others will perceive them and their actions. It also takes place in a politically charged time on the world stage.
This is a well written, clean, short read; perfect for a lazy afternoon or an evening escape.
March 6, 2017
Fantastic short world war 2 read! I just wanted it to be longer!
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February 24, 2016We live a relatively sheltered life here in the US. Rarely, since the Civil War, have we been subject to military conflict on our native soil. Much of the world has not been (and is not now) so fortunate. My mother was in her early teens in a village in Switzerland when WWII was heating up in Europe. While Switzerland was neutral, there was fighting all around and it can't have been a 'living is easy' situation.
So while Northern Ireland might not have seen the devastation that London did, they were a lot closer than the US was. And when the US stationed soldiers there, life could become very dicey indeed, especially if the Axis powers learned of the new military targets nearby. Such is the world at the beginning of The Shadow Ally. (In fact, Ruth's story reminds me of a tale one of my mother's cousins told me - supported by photographic evidence - of some American soldiers in their village during the war years!)
I wish Ruth would have wised up to Harry's character a bit sooner. Aside from the story Harry wants to write to put him on the world journalistic stage ... he lives 'it's my way or the highway' as a life mantra. I don't think he was so much trying to work against England as advance his own situation and self-importance. That's just sad, and not in a sympathetic way. And, well, treason is treason. He doesn't even have an excuse that he was duped into providing the information. But enough about him.
I also liked reading how the Americans and the Irish interacted. Most of my 'knowledge' of how Brits view Americans comes from my obsession with 'Brit-coms'. And it appears that some of our commonwealth cousins don't think a lot of the American character. (Maybe they just ran into some bad examples?) Whatever the case, I was glad to see the 'we have to work together' spirit prevail.
If this story were an episode of The Dating Game, I would be voting for Ruth and Frank. Just sayin'.
Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, and despite the fact that I consider myself a 'Southerner', I will be watching for more of the Yankee Series!
(Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my objective review.)
So while Northern Ireland might not have seen the devastation that London did, they were a lot closer than the US was. And when the US stationed soldiers there, life could become very dicey indeed, especially if the Axis powers learned of the new military targets nearby. Such is the world at the beginning of The Shadow Ally. (In fact, Ruth's story reminds me of a tale one of my mother's cousins told me - supported by photographic evidence - of some American soldiers in their village during the war years!)
I wish Ruth would have wised up to Harry's character a bit sooner. Aside from the story Harry wants to write to put him on the world journalistic stage ... he lives 'it's my way or the highway' as a life mantra. I don't think he was so much trying to work against England as advance his own situation and self-importance. That's just sad, and not in a sympathetic way. And, well, treason is treason. He doesn't even have an excuse that he was duped into providing the information. But enough about him.
I also liked reading how the Americans and the Irish interacted. Most of my 'knowledge' of how Brits view Americans comes from my obsession with 'Brit-coms'. And it appears that some of our commonwealth cousins don't think a lot of the American character. (Maybe they just ran into some bad examples?) Whatever the case, I was glad to see the 'we have to work together' spirit prevail.
If this story were an episode of The Dating Game, I would be voting for Ruth and Frank. Just sayin'.
Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, and despite the fact that I consider myself a 'Southerner', I will be watching for more of the Yankee Series!
(Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my objective review.)
February 8, 2016
In the midst of World War II, Ruth Corey works diligently at her family hotel in Northern Ireland. Some excitement enters her life as a few Yankees come to town for a construction project. One of the Yankees, an Italian-American named Frank Longo stays at the Corey hotel. News of the project quickly spreads around the small Irish town and Ruth finds out that Frank is working on building an American air base in Ireland. However, American has not entered the war yet and the base must be kept a secret. When Ruth's boyfriend, Harry finds out about the base, he wants to write about it for his newspaper. Ruth is afraid for Harry since he is giving away war secrets and she goes to Frank for help; but, trying to help Harry might bring more harm then good between them.
This was an interesting and fast read that gave a different perspective during World War II. It was intriguing for me to hear about the United States involvement before they even entered the war and the view of the Irish as to what was going on with both sides. I felt an instant connection with Ruth's character right away, which is great for a shorter book. Ruth is caring, intelligent and determined to do the right thing. I liked that the potential romance with Frank wasn't the focal point of the story and that the plot really revolved around the plot to expose the American's base in Ireland. Overall, a fascinating short story for World War II fans that has a unique point of view.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
This was an interesting and fast read that gave a different perspective during World War II. It was intriguing for me to hear about the United States involvement before they even entered the war and the view of the Irish as to what was going on with both sides. I felt an instant connection with Ruth's character right away, which is great for a shorter book. Ruth is caring, intelligent and determined to do the right thing. I liked that the potential romance with Frank wasn't the focal point of the story and that the plot really revolved around the plot to expose the American's base in Ireland. Overall, a fascinating short story for World War II fans that has a unique point of view.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
May 31, 2016
Originally posted on my blog Blog Tour & Review of The Shadow Ally by Dianne Ascroft
The Shadow Alley takes place in a little town called Irvinestown in Northern Ireland. Set in the backdrop of WWII, where the residents have not fully seen the ravages of war. Ruth, a girl who works for her parents in a hotel , finds herself drawn to the Americans that are there for building an air base. Not yet in the war, America was considered neutral, but if their plans got out, all efforts would be for naught.
Ruth did come off as charmingly, maybe unknowingly nosey. Her attraction to Harry, a secretive American, has her questioning the motives of her current beau, whose thoughts border on treason. Her “accidental” searching and finding certain items of interest was amusing.
The dialogue was fun. I could almost hear the Irish accents, because it was written that way. Queer was written as quare and I had to adjust to that. Ruth had a hard time understanding her American friend Harry and he had a hard time understanding her at some points. It was really cute.
It really was a steady short read. A pleasant way to spend a little spare time in the afternoon. I don’t get to read much set in this genre and I found that I enjoyed it.
*I received an copy of this story in exchange for an honest review*
The Shadow Alley takes place in a little town called Irvinestown in Northern Ireland. Set in the backdrop of WWII, where the residents have not fully seen the ravages of war. Ruth, a girl who works for her parents in a hotel , finds herself drawn to the Americans that are there for building an air base. Not yet in the war, America was considered neutral, but if their plans got out, all efforts would be for naught.
Ruth did come off as charmingly, maybe unknowingly nosey. Her attraction to Harry, a secretive American, has her questioning the motives of her current beau, whose thoughts border on treason. Her “accidental” searching and finding certain items of interest was amusing.
The dialogue was fun. I could almost hear the Irish accents, because it was written that way. Queer was written as quare and I had to adjust to that. Ruth had a hard time understanding her American friend Harry and he had a hard time understanding her at some points. It was really cute.
It really was a steady short read. A pleasant way to spend a little spare time in the afternoon. I don’t get to read much set in this genre and I found that I enjoyed it.
*I received an copy of this story in exchange for an honest review*
February 17, 2016
The Shadow Ally The Shadow Ally takes place in June of 1941 just on the brink of war. The Americans are not in the war yet but preparing for it as they build a flying boat base in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. An American, Frank Longo is staying at the hotel belonging to Ruth Corey's family. She is attracted to Frank but has a fiance, Harry Coalter. Ruth is curious about Frank and does some snooping when she cleans Frank's room and learns things that she probably should not have. She also becomes suspicious of Harry's behavior along with an ambitious reporter, she finds things in his room that cause her some concern. Is Harry's being treasonous and telling secrets that should not be divulged? Ruth takes her concerns to Frank and the story goes from there. This story is a short read, I read it in two sittings, set in a turbulent time in our history and how America and Ireland became involved in the beginning of WWII. A time of intrigue and danger, an exciting read for sure. The ending left me wanting more so I will have to read the second in the series for sure! The Shadow Ally will be followed by the second in the series continuing Ruth's story. I received a copy of this book for review and for my honest thoughts.
April 25, 2016
Three and a half stars, originally published on my blog: https://heatherosborneauthor.wordpres...
Taking place during the early years of World War II, The Shadow Ally is a short novella about early American preparations for entering the war, based in Northern Ireland. Ruth works at her parents’ hotel and she begins to get suspicious of her beau, Harry. She reports her concerns to Frank, a visiting American contractor working on a project in the area. Will her suspicions be validated?
What lead me to my rating was the unfortunate lack of development in the characters, and the rushed feel to the novella. I am fond of short stories/novellas, but this one left me feeling slightly unsatisfied. I wish the author had expanded the topic out, leading to more intrigue and tension between Harry and Frank, giving the reader more insight to the history of the time. Why did the Americans choose Northern Ireland? How were their actions relevant to the war effort, if they weren’t meant to be involved at this stage? This novella had the potential to stronger than it was. The author has the talent for historical writing though, and despite Ruth’s overly naive character, I did enjoy this quick read.
Taking place during the early years of World War II, The Shadow Ally is a short novella about early American preparations for entering the war, based in Northern Ireland. Ruth works at her parents’ hotel and she begins to get suspicious of her beau, Harry. She reports her concerns to Frank, a visiting American contractor working on a project in the area. Will her suspicions be validated?
What lead me to my rating was the unfortunate lack of development in the characters, and the rushed feel to the novella. I am fond of short stories/novellas, but this one left me feeling slightly unsatisfied. I wish the author had expanded the topic out, leading to more intrigue and tension between Harry and Frank, giving the reader more insight to the history of the time. Why did the Americans choose Northern Ireland? How were their actions relevant to the war effort, if they weren’t meant to be involved at this stage? This novella had the potential to stronger than it was. The author has the talent for historical writing though, and despite Ruth’s overly naive character, I did enjoy this quick read.
June 18, 2016
Ruth Corey works at her family’s hotel in Irvinestown. It is 1941 and the Americans are not in the war yet, but there are Americans building something near the village. It’s all very hush-hush, but it is presumed it has something to do with the war. One of the Americans, Frank, is staying at the Corey’s hotel.
When Ruth’s boyfriend, Harry, a local reporter, keeps trying to get more information about the activities of the Americans, she becomes worried. He says he’s researching for an article, but Ruth knows that such an article wouldn’t be printed. After she finds a suspicious letter in Harry’s room (also living at the hotel) her worry doubles. She thinks that Harry might be involved in something treasonous. Ruth confides In Frank.
This was the first story I have read set in Northern Ireland. I found it fast paced and full of interesting people. At times Ruth seemed a little naive but she has courage for sure. She struggles with her conscience; she wants to do the right thing, but in doing so, she will most likely implicate Harry.
I only wish the story was longer. Looking forward to reading the next two in the series and hoping Dianne Ascroft will write a full length novel with these characters.
When Ruth’s boyfriend, Harry, a local reporter, keeps trying to get more information about the activities of the Americans, she becomes worried. He says he’s researching for an article, but Ruth knows that such an article wouldn’t be printed. After she finds a suspicious letter in Harry’s room (also living at the hotel) her worry doubles. She thinks that Harry might be involved in something treasonous. Ruth confides In Frank.
This was the first story I have read set in Northern Ireland. I found it fast paced and full of interesting people. At times Ruth seemed a little naive but she has courage for sure. She struggles with her conscience; she wants to do the right thing, but in doing so, she will most likely implicate Harry.
I only wish the story was longer. Looking forward to reading the next two in the series and hoping Dianne Ascroft will write a full length novel with these characters.
April 20, 2016
Dianne Ashcroft has written a suspenseful, short, and enticing read in The Shadow Ally. This novel is about a young journalist that has a promising career, but his girlfriend believes he is involved in something he shouldn’t be and is investigating his hotel room when she does the cleaning for her job at the family hotel. The story is well written and will keep readers wondering what will happen next. The intriguing characters will also draw readers to the story. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy short, suspenseful, historical reads.
Series: The Yankee Years Series
Genre: historical, WWII, Ireland
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services
Publication date: December 4, 2015
Number of pages: 76
Content Rating: PG, war time discussion
Book Rating: 4 stars
Other books in the series:
2-Coming soon to continue Ruth’s story.
3-Keeping Her Pledge
A review copy of this book was provided by Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours.
Series: The Yankee Years Series
Genre: historical, WWII, Ireland
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services
Publication date: December 4, 2015
Number of pages: 76
Content Rating: PG, war time discussion
Book Rating: 4 stars
Other books in the series:
2-Coming soon to continue Ruth’s story.
3-Keeping Her Pledge
A review copy of this book was provided by Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours.
January 29, 2016
The Shadow Ally is set against the background of World War Two and the building of a flying boat base near Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. It is a time of decent, proper behaviour when girls worried about what people of the town would think of them and the heroine, Ruth is no different. It is also a time when secrets must be kept since the Americans are not yet officially in the war, yet are building a base to help protect the Atlantic convoys and secure an important supply lifeline for the British Isles. The author evokes the feelings and descriptions of the era very well and it not hard to feel for Ruth when her fiancé appears to be furthering his own career by selling a story about the base to the enemy.
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February 19, 2016Set in 1941 with WW II in the background the reader is introduced to Ruth who works at her family run hotel where Americans are staying.
The author wrote in a manner that made me care about Ruth, Frank and the little town of Irvinestown. It was mysterious with some suspicious characters and activity
Definitely a series that I will continue to read, I am curious as to the role the US plays from this location, also what Frank's Italian background could mean should that info get out. Lots to look forward to in the next book.
January 23, 2016
Enjoyable short story about a young woman, Ruth Corey, in Northern Ireland in mid to late 1941 who meets an American, Frank, working on the construction of a secret airbase near her home. The two do not hit it off right away, but eventually become friendly. Her loyalties to family and country come into conflict with her feelings for her beau, Harry. Interesting period of time in Northern Ireland.
April 17, 2017
An excellent clean read.
Dianne Ascroft has written a compelling story showing a glimpse of Northers Ireland’s secret involvement in WWll. In The Shadow Ally unfolds through the human interest stories of local girl, Ruth Corey, the attractive Italian-American civilian contractor, Frank Long, and her almost fiancé’ an ambitious reporter, Harry Coalter. You will be as hooded by the potential for romance as you are by the political intrigue and secrets.
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Dianne Ascroft has written a compelling story showing a glimpse of Northers Ireland’s secret involvement in WWll. In The Shadow Ally unfolds through the human interest stories of local girl, Ruth Corey, the attractive Italian-American civilian contractor, Frank Long, and her almost fiancé’ an ambitious reporter, Harry Coalter. You will be as hooded by the potential for romance as you are by the political intrigue and secrets.
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