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The Victory Sisters #1
A Sister's Courage
In the midst of war, she knew her place was not at home...
The most ambitious of three sisters, Lorraine 'Raine' Linfoot always dreamed of becoming a pilot. As a spirited seventeen-year-old, she persuades her hero Doug Williams to teach her to fly. When war breaks out in 1939, Raine is determined to put her skills to good use. She enlists in the Air Transport Auxiliary, becoming one of a handful of brave female pilots flying fighter planes to the men on the front line. Raine embraces the challenges of the job, despite its perils. But when Doug is reported missing after his Spitfire is shot down, she realises the war could tear apart not only her country, but also her heart...
The most ambitious of three sisters, Lorraine 'Raine' Linfoot always dreamed of becoming a pilot. As a spirited seventeen-year-old, she persuades her hero Doug Williams to teach her to fly. When war breaks out in 1939, Raine is determined to put her skills to good use. She enlists in the Air Transport Auxiliary, becoming one of a handful of brave female pilots flying fighter planes to the men on the front line. Raine embraces the challenges of the job, despite its perils. But when Doug is reported missing after his Spitfire is shot down, she realises the war could tear apart not only her country, but also her heart...
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October 9, 2021
Raine Linfoot is the eldest of three girls, her father Robert is English and her mother Simone is French. She's rather spirited, determined, smart, and she drives her mother crazy. She gets a job working as a clerk at a flying school when she’s seventeen, her mentor Doug Williams teaches her to fly, and her mother has no idea.
When the war starts, like most young people Raine wants to do her bit, and knitting socks isn’t really an option for her. She joins the Air Transport Auxiliary, Pauline Gower is in charge, Raine passes her basic training and she’s to be member of the ferry pool. They need all male pilots to defend English skies and for bombing raids, and women pilots are used to transport planes around England and Scotland.
Raine's very upset when Doug's reported missing in action, its hard, and many of her friends have continue working despite losing loved ones in the war. Raine decides it’s best to not start any romantic relationships during the war, but she seems to bump into Alec Marshall everywhere, she finds him rather annoying, and handsome.
A Sister’s Courage by Molly Green is a wonderful historical fiction story, I really liked the character of Raine, and she's feisty. I also enjoyed reading about the friends she made in the ATA, where she was billeted, and of course what happened when she was flying. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, loved it, and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series A Sister’s Song, and five stars from me. https://karrenreadsbooks.blogspot.com/
When the war starts, like most young people Raine wants to do her bit, and knitting socks isn’t really an option for her. She joins the Air Transport Auxiliary, Pauline Gower is in charge, Raine passes her basic training and she’s to be member of the ferry pool. They need all male pilots to defend English skies and for bombing raids, and women pilots are used to transport planes around England and Scotland.
Raine's very upset when Doug's reported missing in action, its hard, and many of her friends have continue working despite losing loved ones in the war. Raine decides it’s best to not start any romantic relationships during the war, but she seems to bump into Alec Marshall everywhere, she finds him rather annoying, and handsome.
A Sister’s Courage by Molly Green is a wonderful historical fiction story, I really liked the character of Raine, and she's feisty. I also enjoyed reading about the friends she made in the ATA, where she was billeted, and of course what happened when she was flying. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, loved it, and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series A Sister’s Song, and five stars from me. https://karrenreadsbooks.blogspot.com/
November 27, 2019
The Victory Sisters #1
All Lorraine Linfoot ever wanted to do was to become a pilot. When she was seventeen years old she persuades her hero, Doug Williams to teach her to fly. When the war broke out in 1939, she enlisted in the Ait Transport Auxiliary. Her mission is to fly fighter planes out to the men on the front line. Doug's plane has been shot down. He's been reported as missing. Laine (Lorraine) realises the war could also break her heart.
I really liked this story that showed how only a few women were privileged to fly aeroplanes during the war. It was just as dangerous for the courageous women who risked their lives to do this job as it was for the men. This is a well written historical fiction novel. The characters are relatable and true to life. This is the first book I have read by the author but it won't be my last. I look forward to reading the next installment in this series.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Avon Books UK and the author Molly Green for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
All Lorraine Linfoot ever wanted to do was to become a pilot. When she was seventeen years old she persuades her hero, Doug Williams to teach her to fly. When the war broke out in 1939, she enlisted in the Ait Transport Auxiliary. Her mission is to fly fighter planes out to the men on the front line. Doug's plane has been shot down. He's been reported as missing. Laine (Lorraine) realises the war could also break her heart.
I really liked this story that showed how only a few women were privileged to fly aeroplanes during the war. It was just as dangerous for the courageous women who risked their lives to do this job as it was for the men. This is a well written historical fiction novel. The characters are relatable and true to life. This is the first book I have read by the author but it won't be my last. I look forward to reading the next installment in this series.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Avon Books UK and the author Molly Green for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 27, 2020
I love reading Historical Fiction set during WWII. This book highlighted women’s bravery and how these women were able to help in the war efforts. It is 1939 and our heroine is Lorraine ‘Raine’ Linfoot who at a very young age was always fascinated with flying, despite her mother’s adamant opposition. Her determination landed Raine with the ATA (Air Transport Auxillary) that trains women to help the men in the front lines.
Molly Green’s writing was inspirational and beautiful. I loved the characters, the relationships, and the situations that Green writes about that transported me to that time. Her writing was vivid and rich. The dialogue was great and the stories were so engaging that you will be gripped into the story line. The story tells of ordinary people during that time and the daily struggles families go through as the country was coming to grips with the dark and looming war.
This was my first time reading Molly Green and I am definitely a fan of her writing. She knows how to create strong, realistic and beautiful characters that give inspiration to young women wanting to make a difference in our world.
Molly Green’s writing was inspirational and beautiful. I loved the characters, the relationships, and the situations that Green writes about that transported me to that time. Her writing was vivid and rich. The dialogue was great and the stories were so engaging that you will be gripped into the story line. The story tells of ordinary people during that time and the daily struggles families go through as the country was coming to grips with the dark and looming war.
This was my first time reading Molly Green and I am definitely a fan of her writing. She knows how to create strong, realistic and beautiful characters that give inspiration to young women wanting to make a difference in our world.
January 16, 2020
It's 1939 and the threat of war hangs over Britain. And all Lorraine "Raine" Linfoot wanted to do since her father took her to the flying circus when she was 14 was to be a pilot. But it's a man's world and the general consensus is that women can't fly planes...a view shared by her highly strung French mother.
In the first of what promises to be a heartwarming, feel-good series, A SISTER'S COURAGE is Raine's story...her journey from a young idealistic 14 year old to the woman who defies the odds to follow her dream.
From the moment her father took her to see the Flying Circus in 1936, Raine knew she wanted to be a pilot. To feel the freedom up in the skies, the wind beneath her wings. When at 17, she ventures to Biggins Hill airfield to watch the planes, it's there she meets Doug White and she persuades him to teach her to fly whilst arranging a job for her at the airfield to pay for her lessons. She knew her mother would never agree to her flying and therefore would never pay for the lessons.
When Raine has her first solo flight she can hardly contain the thrill of her emotions. Upon her return home she excitedly shares her news with her family who are all thrilled for her...except her mother. She is mortified and angered that Raine would choose to defy her regardless of her thoughts on the matter.
It isn't long before Raine takes her final test flight and and becomes a fully fledged pilot. However, before she can get her hours up, war is declared and the airfield is closed to civilian use. Biggins Hill now comes under the RAF and her mentor Doug is sent to Fighter Command in the war against Germany.
But before he leaves, he recommends she join the newly formed Air Transport Auxilliary (ATA) who deliver planes throughout the country for the RAF. And they are taking women pilots. But in the meantime, she must bide her time at the airfield as a typist and clerk where she now falls under the command of Flight Lieutenant Fox, a despicable man who sees women as objects for his own amusement. From the start, he rubbed Raine up the wrong way and she refused to let him bully her. So when he calls her into his office citing a letter from the ATA asking for pilots, Raine is thrilled to see her chance to fly. But she is quickly brought back to earth with a resounding thump when Fox tells her that they are looking for "experienced" pilots with an excess of 250 hours. Raine only had 20...and with a war on, no chance to increase her hours in any way.
But Fox had other plans for Raine...and when she refuses his advances and swiftly puts him in his place, he terminates her employment. Fearing the new girl Linda's chances with the sleazy Fox, the two women hatch a plan...which sees Linda obtaining the address for the ATA from the letter asking for pilots.
Raine writes to Pauline Gower who is in charge of the ATA pilots at Hatfield, citing her flying hours and her desire to do her bit for the war effort as a pilot. She hears back with the news that she is not immediately successful as the positions have all been filled, but it isn't long before she receives the news she has been waiting for. After an interview with Ms Gower and a flight test that proved to be somewhat hair-raising, Raine at last obtains her dream job as a pilot for the ATA. And not for want of trying either...for it seems the required minimum of 250 hours for the position was the cruel work of Flight Lieutenant Fox. There had been no minimum flying hours. The ATA were desperate for pilots.
Meanwhile back home, Raine's mother is as furious as expected. To think that her daughter was flying dangerous machines in the air during a war. Her sisters, Suzanne and Ronnie, were thrilled for her as was her father Robert. Even Doug was elated in their exchange of letters. Everyone was happy for her, except her mother. On a visit home, she went to a dance with her sister Suzanne, where she met the most infuriating cocky fly-boy with the greenest eyes she had ever seen. He introduced himself as Alec Marshall. She had seen him once before when she started at Biggins Hill before the war and while he was attractive, he was even more infuriating. Even moreso when he laughed at her.
Back in Hatfield, Raine was living her dream as a pilot ferrying fighter planes to the men on the front line. And although she had only ever flown a Tiger Moth, she was soon flying other planes such as Hurricanes, Spitfires and Typhoons. It was the general consensus amongst the female pilots that the Spitfire was a "woman's plane". It was light and comfortable and truly a dream to fly. And when Raine got her chance to fly her first Spit, she understood exactly what the other women meant. It WAS a woman's plane.
Then Raine receives the devastating news that Doug's plane had been shot down in France and, unless he bailed out before it crashed, he was missing presumed dead. It wasn't long after that she received her last letter from Doug which appeared to be unfinished, and in it he stated his true feelings for her and hoped they could marry upon his return. But suddenly Raine wasn't sure. This man who had seemed so much older than her, more experienced, she'd always looked on as an older brother. She didn't think she loved him in that way.
But when she laid eyes on Alec Marshall again, she knew where her heart lay. But being the stubborn woman that she was, Raine never admitted her true feelings to anyone...for fear of her heart being broken. This war was a cruel war and it was taking so many lives. She didn't know if she could give her heart to another...only to lose it should he be killed.
A SISTER'S COURAGE is a heartwarming story that sees Raine breaking with convention learning to fly and then going on to do a man's job during the toughest of conditions. Wartime was not an easy time. Women were left at home to keep the home fires burning, but many were also given roles they had never had before...in place of the men who were out there fighting. They had to deal with prejudice, convention, family and relationships.
I love historical fiction, with WW2 fiction often a favourite. A SISTER'S COURAGE is no different. It is well written and well portrayed with characters that are relatable and well developed as far as this part of the story goes. As we know, this is the first installment in "The Victory Sisters" series and is Raine's story. The second book I note will be focusing on Raine's sister Suzanne in the appropriately titled "A Sister's Song" .
This is my first book my Molly Green and it won't be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed A SISTER'S COURAGE and look forward to "A Sister's Song" .
I would like to thank #MollyGreen, #NetGalley and #AvonUK for an ARC of #ASistersCourage in exchange for an honest review.
This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
In the first of what promises to be a heartwarming, feel-good series, A SISTER'S COURAGE is Raine's story...her journey from a young idealistic 14 year old to the woman who defies the odds to follow her dream.
From the moment her father took her to see the Flying Circus in 1936, Raine knew she wanted to be a pilot. To feel the freedom up in the skies, the wind beneath her wings. When at 17, she ventures to Biggins Hill airfield to watch the planes, it's there she meets Doug White and she persuades him to teach her to fly whilst arranging a job for her at the airfield to pay for her lessons. She knew her mother would never agree to her flying and therefore would never pay for the lessons.
When Raine has her first solo flight she can hardly contain the thrill of her emotions. Upon her return home she excitedly shares her news with her family who are all thrilled for her...except her mother. She is mortified and angered that Raine would choose to defy her regardless of her thoughts on the matter.
It isn't long before Raine takes her final test flight and and becomes a fully fledged pilot. However, before she can get her hours up, war is declared and the airfield is closed to civilian use. Biggins Hill now comes under the RAF and her mentor Doug is sent to Fighter Command in the war against Germany.
But before he leaves, he recommends she join the newly formed Air Transport Auxilliary (ATA) who deliver planes throughout the country for the RAF. And they are taking women pilots. But in the meantime, she must bide her time at the airfield as a typist and clerk where she now falls under the command of Flight Lieutenant Fox, a despicable man who sees women as objects for his own amusement. From the start, he rubbed Raine up the wrong way and she refused to let him bully her. So when he calls her into his office citing a letter from the ATA asking for pilots, Raine is thrilled to see her chance to fly. But she is quickly brought back to earth with a resounding thump when Fox tells her that they are looking for "experienced" pilots with an excess of 250 hours. Raine only had 20...and with a war on, no chance to increase her hours in any way.
But Fox had other plans for Raine...and when she refuses his advances and swiftly puts him in his place, he terminates her employment. Fearing the new girl Linda's chances with the sleazy Fox, the two women hatch a plan...which sees Linda obtaining the address for the ATA from the letter asking for pilots.
Raine writes to Pauline Gower who is in charge of the ATA pilots at Hatfield, citing her flying hours and her desire to do her bit for the war effort as a pilot. She hears back with the news that she is not immediately successful as the positions have all been filled, but it isn't long before she receives the news she has been waiting for. After an interview with Ms Gower and a flight test that proved to be somewhat hair-raising, Raine at last obtains her dream job as a pilot for the ATA. And not for want of trying either...for it seems the required minimum of 250 hours for the position was the cruel work of Flight Lieutenant Fox. There had been no minimum flying hours. The ATA were desperate for pilots.
Meanwhile back home, Raine's mother is as furious as expected. To think that her daughter was flying dangerous machines in the air during a war. Her sisters, Suzanne and Ronnie, were thrilled for her as was her father Robert. Even Doug was elated in their exchange of letters. Everyone was happy for her, except her mother. On a visit home, she went to a dance with her sister Suzanne, where she met the most infuriating cocky fly-boy with the greenest eyes she had ever seen. He introduced himself as Alec Marshall. She had seen him once before when she started at Biggins Hill before the war and while he was attractive, he was even more infuriating. Even moreso when he laughed at her.
Back in Hatfield, Raine was living her dream as a pilot ferrying fighter planes to the men on the front line. And although she had only ever flown a Tiger Moth, she was soon flying other planes such as Hurricanes, Spitfires and Typhoons. It was the general consensus amongst the female pilots that the Spitfire was a "woman's plane". It was light and comfortable and truly a dream to fly. And when Raine got her chance to fly her first Spit, she understood exactly what the other women meant. It WAS a woman's plane.
Then Raine receives the devastating news that Doug's plane had been shot down in France and, unless he bailed out before it crashed, he was missing presumed dead. It wasn't long after that she received her last letter from Doug which appeared to be unfinished, and in it he stated his true feelings for her and hoped they could marry upon his return. But suddenly Raine wasn't sure. This man who had seemed so much older than her, more experienced, she'd always looked on as an older brother. She didn't think she loved him in that way.
But when she laid eyes on Alec Marshall again, she knew where her heart lay. But being the stubborn woman that she was, Raine never admitted her true feelings to anyone...for fear of her heart being broken. This war was a cruel war and it was taking so many lives. She didn't know if she could give her heart to another...only to lose it should he be killed.
A SISTER'S COURAGE is a heartwarming story that sees Raine breaking with convention learning to fly and then going on to do a man's job during the toughest of conditions. Wartime was not an easy time. Women were left at home to keep the home fires burning, but many were also given roles they had never had before...in place of the men who were out there fighting. They had to deal with prejudice, convention, family and relationships.
I love historical fiction, with WW2 fiction often a favourite. A SISTER'S COURAGE is no different. It is well written and well portrayed with characters that are relatable and well developed as far as this part of the story goes. As we know, this is the first installment in "The Victory Sisters" series and is Raine's story. The second book I note will be focusing on Raine's sister Suzanne in the appropriately titled "A Sister's Song" .
This is my first book my Molly Green and it won't be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed A SISTER'S COURAGE and look forward to "A Sister's Song" .
I would like to thank #MollyGreen, #NetGalley and #AvonUK for an ARC of #ASistersCourage in exchange for an honest review.
This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
December 17, 2019
Airplanes, Friendship, and Romance
I really enjoyed reading this story about the lady pilots flying for the ATA (Air Transport Auxiliary). It was good to hear how women helped during the war shuttling airplanes to the bases for the male servicemen to fly. Not only did they prove to be as good pilots as the men, they could fly every different kind of aircraft.
The friendship between the lady pilots was heartwarming. Not only did they have each other's back, the actually cared about the well being of their fellow pilots.
Raine had wanted to fly an airplane from an early age, ever since her father took her to a flying circus and she was allowed to ride in an airplane. Against her mother's wishes, but with her father's blessing, and the help and encouragement from her two sisters, she learned to fly. The story not only covers how she learned to fly and got into the ATA, but the story of her family and her struggles to find her way as a woman pilot.
The best part is the ATA and her friendship with the other women pilots. Their experiences in prejudice against women flying, their narrow misses in the airplanes, the drama of their lives and how they helped each other cope with the stress of war and of the job. The rigid training, the long hours flying, the thrill of the first solo flight. It was a wonderful story of triumph and fulfillment.
There is also the story of her friends Doug, and Alec and the drama between the three of them. Both Doug and Alec spoke to her of their love for her. Would she choose Doug the older soft spoken friend or Alec the new cocky pilot she meets at a dance? The drama of Doug being shot down over enemy territory. The night with Alec in Windsor when the bomb just missed the theatre they were attending. So much action and drama. It in itself was a sweet love story in the midst of war.
Molly has written another great book. This author is one of my favorite, I enjoy her books, and I am sure you will as well. I recommend you grab a copy of " A Sister's Courage" and start reading, you will be glad you did.
My thanks to Molly Green, Avon Books UK, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review an advance copy of the book.
I really enjoyed reading this story about the lady pilots flying for the ATA (Air Transport Auxiliary). It was good to hear how women helped during the war shuttling airplanes to the bases for the male servicemen to fly. Not only did they prove to be as good pilots as the men, they could fly every different kind of aircraft.
The friendship between the lady pilots was heartwarming. Not only did they have each other's back, the actually cared about the well being of their fellow pilots.
Raine had wanted to fly an airplane from an early age, ever since her father took her to a flying circus and she was allowed to ride in an airplane. Against her mother's wishes, but with her father's blessing, and the help and encouragement from her two sisters, she learned to fly. The story not only covers how she learned to fly and got into the ATA, but the story of her family and her struggles to find her way as a woman pilot.
The best part is the ATA and her friendship with the other women pilots. Their experiences in prejudice against women flying, their narrow misses in the airplanes, the drama of their lives and how they helped each other cope with the stress of war and of the job. The rigid training, the long hours flying, the thrill of the first solo flight. It was a wonderful story of triumph and fulfillment.
There is also the story of her friends Doug, and Alec and the drama between the three of them. Both Doug and Alec spoke to her of their love for her. Would she choose Doug the older soft spoken friend or Alec the new cocky pilot she meets at a dance? The drama of Doug being shot down over enemy territory. The night with Alec in Windsor when the bomb just missed the theatre they were attending. So much action and drama. It in itself was a sweet love story in the midst of war.
Molly has written another great book. This author is one of my favorite, I enjoy her books, and I am sure you will as well. I recommend you grab a copy of " A Sister's Courage" and start reading, you will be glad you did.
My thanks to Molly Green, Avon Books UK, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review an advance copy of the book.
November 15, 2019
A Sister's Courage by Molly Green was an engaging, entertaining and very informative book.
Lorraine "Raine" Linfoot began learning to fly at 17 with her Father's support and her Mother's unhappiness at such an inappropriate pastime for a girl.
In 1939, the only way Raine could assist with the war effort was to join the Air Transport Auxiliary, a new group of women who flew planes to the front lines so men weren't taken away from the important job of fighting the Germans. These brave women had to have the same skills as the men and had to work so much harder to prove their worth to the war effort.
I was not aware of the ATA, as the women called it, or the important job they did. The friendships these women formed lasted a lifetime and they are wonderful to read about. Two pilots have fallen in love with Raine, even though her Mother said no man would fall for a pilot.
The story is wonderful with a lot of information and sources in the back of the book. My list grows longer as this book has made me want to learn more about these women. Such a good book and you will not want to put it down. I read it in one day.
Thank you NetGalley, Avon Books UK and Molly Green for this wonderful book to review.
Don't forget! Come back to your Review on the pub date, 28 Nov 2019, to post to these retailers.
Lorraine "Raine" Linfoot began learning to fly at 17 with her Father's support and her Mother's unhappiness at such an inappropriate pastime for a girl.
In 1939, the only way Raine could assist with the war effort was to join the Air Transport Auxiliary, a new group of women who flew planes to the front lines so men weren't taken away from the important job of fighting the Germans. These brave women had to have the same skills as the men and had to work so much harder to prove their worth to the war effort.
I was not aware of the ATA, as the women called it, or the important job they did. The friendships these women formed lasted a lifetime and they are wonderful to read about. Two pilots have fallen in love with Raine, even though her Mother said no man would fall for a pilot.
The story is wonderful with a lot of information and sources in the back of the book. My list grows longer as this book has made me want to learn more about these women. Such a good book and you will not want to put it down. I read it in one day.
Thank you NetGalley, Avon Books UK and Molly Green for this wonderful book to review.
Don't forget! Come back to your Review on the pub date, 28 Nov 2019, to post to these retailers.
November 12, 2025
I received this book as an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) through NetGalley. It will be published November 28, 2019.
Lorraine “Raine†Linfoot is the main character. Her mother, Simone is very French, her Father, Robert, who is older than Simone and English. She has two younger sisters, Suzanne (Suzy) and Veronique (Ronnie). This is described as being about the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA), which is the British Version of the WASPS. However, it is more about Raine and her love life than the ATA's history. In 1936, at the age of 14 Raine flies for the first time, and it is then that she decides she will be a pilot. We see Raine achieve that dream and also get caught between her feelings for two very special pilots in her life.
I didn't realize until I got to the end that this was the first in what I believe will be a trilogy, the 2nd book is due out May 2020 and is about Raines sister Suzy, called A Sister's song. This was an ok book, it was more of a romance and less of a historical novel than I expected. Actually I felt like besides setting it wasn't really about the ATA, it was about Raine's love triangle.
I liked the strong character Raine is, she was not afraid to advocate for herself. In the WWII era, there was a lot of discrimination against women, especially in historically male work fields. She is a very strong character that way. I think that if I had realized it was more about the love story and not the history of the ATA I may have enjoyed the book more. It was well written, and there were some very well developed characters, I just wanted more history I think.
For additional reviews please see my blog at ‪www.adventuresofabibliophile.blogspot...€¬
Lorraine “Raine†Linfoot is the main character. Her mother, Simone is very French, her Father, Robert, who is older than Simone and English. She has two younger sisters, Suzanne (Suzy) and Veronique (Ronnie). This is described as being about the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA), which is the British Version of the WASPS. However, it is more about Raine and her love life than the ATA's history. In 1936, at the age of 14 Raine flies for the first time, and it is then that she decides she will be a pilot. We see Raine achieve that dream and also get caught between her feelings for two very special pilots in her life.
I didn't realize until I got to the end that this was the first in what I believe will be a trilogy, the 2nd book is due out May 2020 and is about Raines sister Suzy, called A Sister's song. This was an ok book, it was more of a romance and less of a historical novel than I expected. Actually I felt like besides setting it wasn't really about the ATA, it was about Raine's love triangle.
I liked the strong character Raine is, she was not afraid to advocate for herself. In the WWII era, there was a lot of discrimination against women, especially in historically male work fields. She is a very strong character that way. I think that if I had realized it was more about the love story and not the history of the ATA I may have enjoyed the book more. It was well written, and there were some very well developed characters, I just wanted more history I think.
For additional reviews please see my blog at ‪www.adventuresofabibliophile.blogspot...€¬
January 27, 2020
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Book: A Sister's Courage
Pub date: 1/21/20
Review: I'm a huge historical fiction fan so when this book was offered to me, I jumped at the chance. When I picked this book I was unaware it was a series so I pleasantly surprised when I found out there will be a second book.
What I loved about this book:
1. My favorite part of this book was the characters, they were both realistic and relatable. As the book follows Raine throughout the war, I had a hard time putting this one down because I just had to know what happens. It was both addicting and captivating.
2. The story is very well written and was told in the POV of the courageous women who flew planes during WWII. While they experienced a variety of sexism and sexual harrassment, they continued to do their part in defeating Hitler. They had to do better than most men to just been seen as a competent pilots.
3. While Raine is trying to explore her feelings, Doug goes missing, presumed dead. Doug was a close friend who she cared for deeply, but she wasn't sure that it was the type of love that could become more then a friendship. Then she keeps running into Alec and the undeniable attraction is obvious to everyone except Raine. She tries to resist Alec as she mourns Doug, but everytime she sees him she falls a bit more for him.
This was my first by this author, but it definitely won't he my last. Overall I enjoyed this one and I can't wait to read book two.
Book: A Sister's Courage
Pub date: 1/21/20
Review: I'm a huge historical fiction fan so when this book was offered to me, I jumped at the chance. When I picked this book I was unaware it was a series so I pleasantly surprised when I found out there will be a second book.
What I loved about this book:
1. My favorite part of this book was the characters, they were both realistic and relatable. As the book follows Raine throughout the war, I had a hard time putting this one down because I just had to know what happens. It was both addicting and captivating.
2. The story is very well written and was told in the POV of the courageous women who flew planes during WWII. While they experienced a variety of sexism and sexual harrassment, they continued to do their part in defeating Hitler. They had to do better than most men to just been seen as a competent pilots.
3. While Raine is trying to explore her feelings, Doug goes missing, presumed dead. Doug was a close friend who she cared for deeply, but she wasn't sure that it was the type of love that could become more then a friendship. Then she keeps running into Alec and the undeniable attraction is obvious to everyone except Raine. She tries to resist Alec as she mourns Doug, but everytime she sees him she falls a bit more for him.
This was my first by this author, but it definitely won't he my last. Overall I enjoyed this one and I can't wait to read book two.
January 26, 2020
Thank you to Avon Books and TLC Book Tours for a free copy to review!
Raine's determined spirit and love of flying, make it easy for the reader to connect with her. She has the selfless quality that inspired many of the WW2 generation to enlist despite the risks or dangers involved. Every historical fiction I read about WW2 seems to teach me something more about this pivotal point in time. In this case, an insider's view is offered of what life was like for the young women who enlisted to transport plane between air bases in the UK. And their service was not without its dangers. The author did her research on the aircrafts the British used and how each plane had its own quirks. I'd never thought about how skilled the ATA pilots had to be to fly a variety of different aircrafts, using maps and the terrain of the land as their guide, and all the while at risk of weather and even enemy aircrafts. Truly brave young women! I think this would appeal to fans of Jennifer Robson's books as the author's style is also easy to read, page-turning fiction. I look forward the next installment of this series.
Raine's determined spirit and love of flying, make it easy for the reader to connect with her. She has the selfless quality that inspired many of the WW2 generation to enlist despite the risks or dangers involved. Every historical fiction I read about WW2 seems to teach me something more about this pivotal point in time. In this case, an insider's view is offered of what life was like for the young women who enlisted to transport plane between air bases in the UK. And their service was not without its dangers. The author did her research on the aircrafts the British used and how each plane had its own quirks. I'd never thought about how skilled the ATA pilots had to be to fly a variety of different aircrafts, using maps and the terrain of the land as their guide, and all the while at risk of weather and even enemy aircrafts. Truly brave young women! I think this would appeal to fans of Jennifer Robson's books as the author's style is also easy to read, page-turning fiction. I look forward the next installment of this series.
February 25, 2022
Waffling between 3 and 4 on this one. I enjoyed it, although the ending was a little rushed and a little "what are the odds of THAT happening?" - I will give it an award for Most Confusing/Misleading Blurb, though. Very heavy on the Doug and no mention of the other guy, who figures much more prominently. And no hint of the family tragedy that occurs. Just an observation. This is the first book of a trilogy, each of the three sisters gets a book. My library system doesn't have the other two, so I will have to interlibrary loan the others, because I do want to read their stories - plus it sounds like Suzy's story may shed some light on the (no spoiler) family situation that arises in this one. Raine's seemingly random staring at the picture on the living room wall has to mean SOMETHING...
April 21, 2021
A very good book about a young lady that wanted nothing more than to be a pilot and now with the war going on they needed more pilots and women were accepted after training. A little bit of a love story than ended good. I will want to read her next book that follows this one. 😊
May 5, 2021
Very good book, Have read this first one afew times.
January 20, 2020
First in a trilogy about three sisters in Britain and how they embrace the challenges of World War II
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December 19, 2019
The plot was too predictable, too thin. I liked Raine, an obstinate, determined character, ready to do what it takes to fulfill her dreams but I did not find the two men in her life (Doug and Alec) agreeable enough. They did not fight for her, they presumed she loved them because they were pilots/ heroes.
January 23, 2020
1.5
In Molly Green’s A Sister’s Courage, Lorraine “Raine” Linfoot pursues her dreams of flying, despite the obstacles standing in her way. When war arrives, there are few opportunities for a female pilot, but she has every intention of contributing to the war effort. To make her life a little more complicated, a couple men vie for her affections, and her family encounters a few troubles of its own.
Now, I think I have just read too many great World War II books because to me, A Sister’s Courage failed to deliver the “gripping story” that the blurb promises. The perspective of a female pilot intrigued me, but I quickly found that Raine’s story moves too slowly and with more detail than necessary. Add to that the facts that Raine remains unlikable the whole story, the romance develops inconsistently, and the flying tends to take a backseat to the other drama in her life, and it did not end up being a book I enjoyed or now recommend.
This review is also posted on Hallie Reads.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
In Molly Green’s A Sister’s Courage, Lorraine “Raine” Linfoot pursues her dreams of flying, despite the obstacles standing in her way. When war arrives, there are few opportunities for a female pilot, but she has every intention of contributing to the war effort. To make her life a little more complicated, a couple men vie for her affections, and her family encounters a few troubles of its own.
Now, I think I have just read too many great World War II books because to me, A Sister’s Courage failed to deliver the “gripping story” that the blurb promises. The perspective of a female pilot intrigued me, but I quickly found that Raine’s story moves too slowly and with more detail than necessary. Add to that the facts that Raine remains unlikable the whole story, the romance develops inconsistently, and the flying tends to take a backseat to the other drama in her life, and it did not end up being a book I enjoyed or now recommend.
This review is also posted on Hallie Reads.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
November 1, 2019
If you like the idea of a wartime heroine who is desperate to work as a pilot, this could be for you. It is what it is, really - a simple story, heavy on the romantic interests and the desire to do as much as possible to help the boys in blue during a war, given that no woman can become a fighter pilot...
I read it because I had to (for work) and not because I chose to. I am probably the right age for the target market but I'm just not interested in stories of war and rationing and old-fashioned romance. If you are, go for this! If not, well, steer clear and find something better suited to your interests. Probably a perfect read to curl up with as winter approaches for those that like this kind of thing. I wish I could be more enthusiastic. I'm sorry to give it such a low star rating. It's written tolerably well, if that helps.
I read it because I had to (for work) and not because I chose to. I am probably the right age for the target market but I'm just not interested in stories of war and rationing and old-fashioned romance. If you are, go for this! If not, well, steer clear and find something better suited to your interests. Probably a perfect read to curl up with as winter approaches for those that like this kind of thing. I wish I could be more enthusiastic. I'm sorry to give it such a low star rating. It's written tolerably well, if that helps.
January 26, 2020
Bianca contributed this review to Really Into This
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Happy Reading, friends!
Thank you TLC Book Tours & Avon Books for our gifted review copy.
Raine is a hard-headed young woman with her sights set on becoming a pilot. But, it’s 1939, and Britain is on the brink of war. Working as an accountant at the local aerodrome isn’t enough – she wants to be in the cockpit. But, her mother and her boss have different ideas.
NEVER GIVE UP
Veronique, the youngest sister, is a tomboy who loves being outdoors. Middle sister, Suzanne, is a talented musician who aims to please her parents and can do no wrong. And then there is Lorraine (Raine) Linfoot – the eldest sister of the family. Smart, ambitious, and beautiful – she’d be well suited to work in the town dress shop. It certainly would make her mother happy. However, Raine wants more action. More adventure. More control of her life.
Raine is determined to live out her dreams of flying high in the sky. And, she won’t take no for an answer! She’s out to prove to herself that she can, and to show her sisters what is possible.
TWIST OF FATE
A fortuitous meeting with a handsome flight instructor, Doug, couldn’t come at a better time. Raine can hardly believe her luck that he set her up with a job in the office at the aerodrome. And, he’s offered to provide flying lessons if she can make the time. Without hesitations, she grabs the opportunity.
But when war is declared, and Doug is called to duty, flying lessons are at an end. It’s too dangerous for novice pilots and women are expected to help the war effort in factories or as nurses. Again, with a stroke of luck the Air Transport Auxillary (ATA) needs the help of female pilots! Raine steps up to the task, eager to do her part delivering equipment to the men on the front line.
TRAGEDY STRIKES
Just when life seems to be exciting and rewarding, Raine gets the news. Doug is reported as missing, presumed dead. She had a crush on him when they first met, and they’ve kept writing to one another fondly. So, will she be able to reconcile with her grief? Or will she find love in the arms of a green-eyed pilot who seems keen on her?
THE VERDICT
I am kinda into this book! I’m a sucker for World War II fiction, especially when it has a strong female lead. This story has it all – family drama, romance, adventure, and war. At times it seems there are too many ideas rushing out of Green’s mind. With a healthy round of editing, this book could be more charming and captivating. A Sister’s Courage by Molly Green weaves together career aspirations with the rush of wartime romance. You’ll be cheering for Raine (and true love) in the end!
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Happy Reading, friends!
Thank you TLC Book Tours & Avon Books for our gifted review copy.
Raine is a hard-headed young woman with her sights set on becoming a pilot. But, it’s 1939, and Britain is on the brink of war. Working as an accountant at the local aerodrome isn’t enough – she wants to be in the cockpit. But, her mother and her boss have different ideas.
NEVER GIVE UP
Veronique, the youngest sister, is a tomboy who loves being outdoors. Middle sister, Suzanne, is a talented musician who aims to please her parents and can do no wrong. And then there is Lorraine (Raine) Linfoot – the eldest sister of the family. Smart, ambitious, and beautiful – she’d be well suited to work in the town dress shop. It certainly would make her mother happy. However, Raine wants more action. More adventure. More control of her life.
Raine is determined to live out her dreams of flying high in the sky. And, she won’t take no for an answer! She’s out to prove to herself that she can, and to show her sisters what is possible.
TWIST OF FATE
A fortuitous meeting with a handsome flight instructor, Doug, couldn’t come at a better time. Raine can hardly believe her luck that he set her up with a job in the office at the aerodrome. And, he’s offered to provide flying lessons if she can make the time. Without hesitations, she grabs the opportunity.
But when war is declared, and Doug is called to duty, flying lessons are at an end. It’s too dangerous for novice pilots and women are expected to help the war effort in factories or as nurses. Again, with a stroke of luck the Air Transport Auxillary (ATA) needs the help of female pilots! Raine steps up to the task, eager to do her part delivering equipment to the men on the front line.
TRAGEDY STRIKES
Just when life seems to be exciting and rewarding, Raine gets the news. Doug is reported as missing, presumed dead. She had a crush on him when they first met, and they’ve kept writing to one another fondly. So, will she be able to reconcile with her grief? Or will she find love in the arms of a green-eyed pilot who seems keen on her?
THE VERDICT
I am kinda into this book! I’m a sucker for World War II fiction, especially when it has a strong female lead. This story has it all – family drama, romance, adventure, and war. At times it seems there are too many ideas rushing out of Green’s mind. With a healthy round of editing, this book could be more charming and captivating. A Sister’s Courage by Molly Green weaves together career aspirations with the rush of wartime romance. You’ll be cheering for Raine (and true love) in the end!
April 21, 2020
A Sister’s Courage by Molly Green has Lorraine “Raine” Linfoot determined to be a pilot from the age of fourteen. In February of 1939, Raine learns that her father is unable to pay for lessons and her mother forbids her from taking them. Raine hangs around the aerodrome in Biggin Hill where she makes the acquaintance of Doug Williams who helps her get a job and teaches her to fly. Raine gets her pilot’s license just before war is declared. When the Air Transport Auxiliary opens their ranks to women, Raine is thrilled to apply. Raine gets accepted and is happy ferrying planes around England. She writes to Doug regularly who is in the RAF and is devastated when his plane goes down. Doug is declared missing presumed dead. Her mother has never accepted Raine’s position as a pilot and will do what she can to get Raine to give up the dangerous and unfeminine occupation. After a time, Raine begins dating Alec Marshall, a pilot. She fears, though, that what happened to Doug could happen to Alec. Life is difficult during the war, but they must push forward if they are to survive and win. A Sister’s Courage is the first book in The Victory Sisters series. Raine, Suzanne and Ronnie Linfoot are three close sisters with a kind, accountant father and a controlling French mother. Raine is an independent, stubborn woman who knows what she wants to do with her life. I enjoyed reading about Raine’s flying experiences before and during the war. I like that the author included Pauline Gower who was a woman ahead of her time. There is some background on Pauline and the ATA included at the beginning of the book in case you are unfamiliar with the pilot or the organization. I thought A Sister’s Courage was easy to read, but the pacing varied. I found the middle of the book to be slow. Raine is a strong female character who desired to be a pilot and did what was needed to achieve her goal. I like that she stood up for herself (most of the time). Raine’s immaturity especially when dealing with her mother went with her young age. Of course, Raine’s mother was a difficult, manipulative woman. The two of them butted heads because they had similar stubborn natures. Simone, the mother, was an unlikeable character (a turn off). I enjoyed the beginning of A Sister’s Courage when it dealt with Raine becoming a pilot and joining the ATA. However, the book then became more of a romance instead of a story about a female pilot in the ATA. I wanted less romance and more high-flying adventures. A Sister’s Courage has a proud pilot, a monster of a mother, romantic relationships, and a wicked war.
February 3, 2020
Raine Linfoot has one goal in life, to become a pilot. She is a proper teenager in 1939 England and her French mother wants her to have nothing to do with flying. Through her sheer determination, work, and the help of her father, Raine is able to get a job at the local air field and pay for flying lessons. She has a school girl crush on her instructor Doug, but he disappears in France after he joins the RAF. Broken hearted, she meets the attractive and infuriating Alec. Will she be able to open her heart to love again? And will she be able to be help her country out as a woman pilot?
I have always loved to read about aviation and in particular, woman in aviation since I was a child. My Great-Grandfather taught aviation during World War II in America. My Great-Uncle and Grandpa used to tell me all sorts of stories about my Great Grandpa and how he met Amelia Earhart and Orville Wright. That lead me to read all about them and others in aviation. My family loves to visit the Air Zoo aviation museum in Kalamazoo Michigan, which has a display about American female aviation heroes during WWII.
I thought this book was fascinating as it was from the British prospective and told the story of the important British women who helped to fly airplanes during the war. They were not allowed to fly on the front lines, but they were able to fly planes to their destinations to efficiently make sure they were ready for men to fly to the front lines. These ladies faced dangers and were also victims of prejudice and sexual harassment. I really enjoyed Raine’s story and the story of her friends. I liked the romance too, although I was sad about poor Doug.
An important part of Raine’s story was her family. She is the oldest of three sisters and has a very difficult relationship with her mother. I felt like at the end of the novel I wanted to know more about what would happen and that the story wasn’t finished. Luckily at the end of the novel was an excerpt for book two about Raine’s sister Suzanne. I want to know more about these characters!
Favorite Quote:
“Enjoy yourself while you can, is my motto, and that’s even more crucial with this war on. You could be here today and gone tomorrow.”
Overall, A Sister’s Courage is a great story about the courageous women pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary in Great Britain during WWII.
Book Source: Review Copy from Harper Collins as a part of the TLC Book Tour!
This review was first published on my blog at: https://lauragerold.blogspot.com/2020...
I have always loved to read about aviation and in particular, woman in aviation since I was a child. My Great-Grandfather taught aviation during World War II in America. My Great-Uncle and Grandpa used to tell me all sorts of stories about my Great Grandpa and how he met Amelia Earhart and Orville Wright. That lead me to read all about them and others in aviation. My family loves to visit the Air Zoo aviation museum in Kalamazoo Michigan, which has a display about American female aviation heroes during WWII.
I thought this book was fascinating as it was from the British prospective and told the story of the important British women who helped to fly airplanes during the war. They were not allowed to fly on the front lines, but they were able to fly planes to their destinations to efficiently make sure they were ready for men to fly to the front lines. These ladies faced dangers and were also victims of prejudice and sexual harassment. I really enjoyed Raine’s story and the story of her friends. I liked the romance too, although I was sad about poor Doug.
An important part of Raine’s story was her family. She is the oldest of three sisters and has a very difficult relationship with her mother. I felt like at the end of the novel I wanted to know more about what would happen and that the story wasn’t finished. Luckily at the end of the novel was an excerpt for book two about Raine’s sister Suzanne. I want to know more about these characters!
Favorite Quote:
“Enjoy yourself while you can, is my motto, and that’s even more crucial with this war on. You could be here today and gone tomorrow.”
Overall, A Sister’s Courage is a great story about the courageous women pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary in Great Britain during WWII.
Book Source: Review Copy from Harper Collins as a part of the TLC Book Tour!
This review was first published on my blog at: https://lauragerold.blogspot.com/2020...
February 4, 2020
A Sister's Courage is the story of Raine (Lorraine) Linfoot beginning in 1939 England. Raine dreams of being a pilot and begins flying lessons at the age of 17. When war is declared, she joins the Air Transport Auxiliary, ferrying airplanes to military pilots. This is also the story of Raine's relationships with her parents and sisters, and her romantic interest in two very different men.
I wanted to read A Sister's Courage because I love World War II settings. I have never read a book about a female pilot during the 1940's and also found that aspect of the novel interesting.
The historical details in this book, the first in a trilogy (The Victory Sisters) were wonderful. The author captured little day to day aspects of home front life, like rationing and women collecting aluminum for the war effort.
I found Raine's courage in pursuing flying inspiring and interesting. She persisted in her dreams despite a lot of family related challenges.
Raine's family added an additional dimension to the story. Her father was supportive but her mother was very negative and there was a lot of tension between her and Raine. When hardship hit the family, I liked the way that Raine and her younger sisters came together. I am assuming the other books in the series will be about her younger sisters Suzy and Ronnie.
Raine is an interesting character. She is rather prickly and impulsively outspoken. She is self aware of these traits:
"She'd always had difficulty making friends. Too acerbic, Maman told her more than once; too self important - not an appealing trait. Was this how others saw her?" (p. 202)
Raine has romantic interest in two men -- Douglas, who is a bit older and who teaches her to fly in 1939, and later Alec, an airman that she has a bantering relationship with. I thought this storyline was well done, and it kept me up late reading to see what would happen!
I recommend A Sister's Courage to other fans of historical fiction who love books set in the 1940's. You will enjoy this novel, the start of a new series.
I wanted to read A Sister's Courage because I love World War II settings. I have never read a book about a female pilot during the 1940's and also found that aspect of the novel interesting.
The historical details in this book, the first in a trilogy (The Victory Sisters) were wonderful. The author captured little day to day aspects of home front life, like rationing and women collecting aluminum for the war effort.
I found Raine's courage in pursuing flying inspiring and interesting. She persisted in her dreams despite a lot of family related challenges.
Raine's family added an additional dimension to the story. Her father was supportive but her mother was very negative and there was a lot of tension between her and Raine. When hardship hit the family, I liked the way that Raine and her younger sisters came together. I am assuming the other books in the series will be about her younger sisters Suzy and Ronnie.
Raine is an interesting character. She is rather prickly and impulsively outspoken. She is self aware of these traits:
"She'd always had difficulty making friends. Too acerbic, Maman told her more than once; too self important - not an appealing trait. Was this how others saw her?" (p. 202)
Raine has romantic interest in two men -- Douglas, who is a bit older and who teaches her to fly in 1939, and later Alec, an airman that she has a bantering relationship with. I thought this storyline was well done, and it kept me up late reading to see what would happen!
I recommend A Sister's Courage to other fans of historical fiction who love books set in the 1940's. You will enjoy this novel, the start of a new series.
January 12, 2020
Raine Linfoot is the oldest of three sisters living in England as the novel begins in the late 1930s. Her dream had always been to be a pilot ever since her father allowed her to take an airplane ride at a fair when she was younger. With no income and no way to pay for lessons, she felt like her dream wouldn't be realized. Plus her mother was totally opposed to her daughter learning to fly. She liked to watch the planes land at a nearby air strip and met Doug there who offered to teach her to fly and helped her get a job at a local air base. When she first hears about the Women's Air Transport Auxiliary, she knows that this is what she must do with her life. Even though she has less air time than the other applicants, she is accepted into the group and begins her training. In training she is faced not only with learning how to successfully fly different planes but is also faced with extreme prejudice from the male ground crew who feel that women have no business flying. As Raine forms new friendships she becomes a strong woman who has achieved her dream. There is also a lot of romance in this novel - too much for me - as two different men fall in love with Raine and she has to make a choice.
This is the first book in a trilogy about the three sisters. The next book, due to publish in the spring is A Sister's Song.
Thanks to the publisher for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
This is the first book in a trilogy about the three sisters. The next book, due to publish in the spring is A Sister's Song.
Thanks to the publisher for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
December 31, 2019
Raine (Lorraine) Linfoot is the oldest of three daughters living at home with her accountant father and her French mother. He expects Raine to join him at the accounting firm where he works but Raine has other ideas, she wants to be a pilot. When her father loses a significant amount of money, they must move to a smaller home but it is near an airport and Raine longs to be able to take flying lessons. Her mother is dead set against it but her father supports her decision. She is able to find a job at the airport and begins taking flying lessons. Shortly after she earns her license, WWII breaks out and all planes are needed for the war effort.
When she hears about the Air Transport Auxiliary team comprised mostly of women ferrying planes from one airport to another, she applies but is fully aware she has only a few flying hours under her belt. At the height of the war, she is contacted and is accepted to work as a pilot. She is determined to prove she is just as capable of flying the planes including some of the fighter planes as the men.
I enjoyed the story mainly because of the topic of the ATA pilots who contributed so successfully to the war effort in Brittan.
When she hears about the Air Transport Auxiliary team comprised mostly of women ferrying planes from one airport to another, she applies but is fully aware she has only a few flying hours under her belt. At the height of the war, she is contacted and is accepted to work as a pilot. She is determined to prove she is just as capable of flying the planes including some of the fighter planes as the men.
I enjoyed the story mainly because of the topic of the ATA pilots who contributed so successfully to the war effort in Brittan.
February 24, 2024
I couldn't put this book down. I love it when novelisations reveal the stories of lives we should know about, but perhaps have never thought of - in this case, the female pilots during World War 2, who ferried new planes to and from airfields so that war-combat pilots were freed up.
Not only did these female pilots have to fight the dangers of flight and war (especially in England where German attack planes were a constant threat), but they also had to fight intense mysogeny and social prejudice about women doing 'men's jobs'.
We should remember them.
Other novelisations I've loved, based on real lives/factual events:
The Ambulance Girl series - Deborah Burrows
Ramlin Rose: The Boatwoman's story -Sheila Stewart, David M Miller
Sisters Under the Rising Sun - Heather Morris
For younger readers
Carve Her Name with Pride - R J Minney
Children on the Oregon Trail - Anna Rutgers van der Loeff
Not only did these female pilots have to fight the dangers of flight and war (especially in England where German attack planes were a constant threat), but they also had to fight intense mysogeny and social prejudice about women doing 'men's jobs'.
We should remember them.
Other novelisations I've loved, based on real lives/factual events:
The Ambulance Girl series - Deborah Burrows
Ramlin Rose: The Boatwoman's story -Sheila Stewart, David M Miller
Sisters Under the Rising Sun - Heather Morris
For younger readers
Carve Her Name with Pride - R J Minney
Children on the Oregon Trail - Anna Rutgers van der Loeff
April 13, 2020
Having had a great aunt who begged her husband to let her do something useful in the war while he was in France, the theme of A Sister's Courage really struck a chord with me. This was the time when women could break free from their expected roles and discover new opportunities. And that is exactly what Molly Green's spirited character Raine does, right from the beginning when she is determined to learn how to fly. And fly she does, showing such courage in handling both aircraft and men with aplomb. It is clear that Green has researched her subject thoroughly, but the necessary detail never overwhelms the plot. Her characters are fully formed, committed, resilient and passionate. I really enjoyed it from start to finish and look forward to reading the next two books in this series.
November 20, 2019
Fans of historical romances will enjoy this for its portrait of Raine, a young woman who flies with the ATA and loves two pilots- Doug and Alec. Raine began flying- taught by Doug, when she was only 14 and as WWII got worse, found herself involved with the ATA. There is some nice info about the organization and the relationships between the women are well done. This being a WWII romance, you know there's going to be some bad news- in this case when Doug goes missing. Alec, a flashier young pilot, is competing for Raine's attentions. You'll live the ups and downs with her. Thanks to net galley for the ARC. A fair amount of drama and a sweet love story.
January 27, 2020
This novel is the 2st in a trilogy about 3 sisters set in the 1930's. The story follows Raine Linfoot who is the elsest of the sisters. Her dream has always to be a pilot but with no financial means to be one it seemed unlikely. When she hears about the women's air transport auxiliary it seemed like her answer. She is accepted into the training and becomes part of the group. The story follows the perspective of a female pilot but it moved a little slowly for me without much depth. Maybe it would be good as an easy read but it wasn't for me. I received this advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 9, 2021
A fantastic read about a family of three sisters, and how their lives changed due to the Second World War. Lorraine or Raine as she preferred to be called was the eldest and dreamed of being a pilot from a young age. Just before the start of the War Raine’s life changed when she met a pilot Doug who became her instructor and taught her to fly. When the War started Raine joined the ATA and became one of the brave women who delivered the planes around the country wherever they were needed. I enjoyed following the ups and downs of Raine’s life and look forward to reading book two in this series which sees what Suzy her sister does.
Want to read
December 30, 2019As revelation say: "he will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away"
And he who was seated on the throne said "behold, i am making all things new" also he said write this down, for these words trustworthy and true"
Let u get that JESUS WILL MAKE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS TRUE AND TRUSTWORTHY. PRAY HEARD AND WILL MAKE ALL OLD THINGS NEW. THANKs. I wish you happy new yr to u all
And he who was seated on the throne said "behold, i am making all things new" also he said write this down, for these words trustworthy and true"
Let u get that JESUS WILL MAKE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS TRUE AND TRUSTWORTHY. PRAY HEARD AND WILL MAKE ALL OLD THINGS NEW. THANKs. I wish you happy new yr to u all
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April 23, 2020
I loved this story. I like learning about something new when I read. This story focuses on woman flying planes during WW2. Raine, is 15 when she decides she wants to be a pilot and fly airplanes. This is something woman of this era did not even consider. Her mother tried to stop it but Raine found a way to get her pilot’s license. Once she had her license, she wanted to join the war effort. She became a pilot who delivered planes for the RAF. A very interesting story that I became very engrossed in. Love how strong Raine was!
July 11, 2020
A story about Women Pilots during WWII
Molly Green has a special talent. I've read every book she's written, every one has transported me into the world and lives of her story.
"A Sister's Courage", is about the female pilots of the ATA, in English during WWII. They transported airplanes to the different bases around England.
You're introduced to all the girls, but you follow the live of Raine Linfoot. Raine is one of three sisters. Her heart's desire is to fly. We follow her through her teen years as she tackles all she needs to do to become a pilot.
I absolutely loved this book!
Molly Green has a special talent. I've read every book she's written, every one has transported me into the world and lives of her story.
"A Sister's Courage", is about the female pilots of the ATA, in English during WWII. They transported airplanes to the different bases around England.
You're introduced to all the girls, but you follow the live of Raine Linfoot. Raine is one of three sisters. Her heart's desire is to fly. We follow her through her teen years as she tackles all she needs to do to become a pilot.
I absolutely loved this book!
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