The Spitfire Sweetheart

by Beryl Matthews

From the bestselling author of The Open Door comes a moving and uplifting story about a generation of young people living through World War II September, 1939. In the sleepy village of Roehampton, Annie Webster has finally found comfort for herself and her close-knit family, far from the poverty and hardships of their childhood in Bermondsey. Then, an announcement shatters their newfound peace. England is at war . . . As her brothers enlist for duty, Annie sacrifices her glamorous job in London for the urgent work of the WAAF, where women of all backgrounds pull together tirelessly for the war effort. Brave, resourceful and determined to do her bit for her country, Annie's intelligence and warmth singles her out for a daring new role . . .But as Annie quickly catches the eye of a dashing officer, will she ever find peace in her heart? And will Annie and her loved ones survive Britain's darkest hour? _______'A heartwarming and uplifting tale' Daily Express PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS WINGS OF THE MORNING

471 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 16, 2020

Reviews

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very well written story set during the second world war.
The main character is Annie, we follow her journey throughout the war, as she joins the WAAF and is trained to be a wireless operator. The story includes Annie's very interesting family and her friends, who become as family. There is a love story, but it takes second place to the war, the hardships and the importance of family.

[Heather Copping · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved and enjoyed this book, it was an epic read. Full of family characters, members of the RAF and other armed forces and spans the whole time of the war. Lots going on in every chapter so you never feel bored with the book. Sad to finish it.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant story of one families struggle through life and two world wars.The Websters are a tight nit family and love each other with a passion.As world war two is declared the family ponder on what it means to all of them.Rose's husband Bill is a navy reserve and knows he will be needed,brother Will and Charlie are old enough to join up Will joins the navy and charlie the RAF as a mechanic.Annie who works for a fashion magazine is unsure what to do at first but joins the WAAF and becomes a radio operator.As the war goes on the family are determined they will all survive I have loved reading this book it has kept me hooked and i highly recommend it 5*

[Annette O'grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

a really great read could not put this book down

[josephine Hunt]

Very inspiring

I enjoyed this book for the second time. It is a really lovely read. I look forward to reading the next book.

[jean clarkson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this actually made me cry a few times. A well written book