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Where Eagles Never Flew: A Battle of Britain Novel
Robert "Robin" Priestman, RAF aerobatics pilot and "Debs' Delight," has a fatal personality flaw: when under sufficient stress, he loses all sense of his own limitations. He has incurred the displeasure of the Air Ministry by a dangerous breach of the King's Regulations. Despite his credible service with a fighter squadron in France, the Battle of Britain finds him in Training Command-and falling in love with a girl from the Salvation Army.
No. 606 (Hurricane) Squadron has not recovered from the losses over Dunkirk when it is thrown into the Battle of Britain. As the losses mount, morale plunges. New pilots joining the squadron find a cold reception from the clique of Auxiliaries, who resent them taking the place of their dead friends.
Klaudia von Richthofen, a nave recruit to the Luftwaffe Women's Auxiliary, allows herself to be seduced by a dashing Stuka-Group commander-and then falls under the spell of the irreverent and carefree Baron von Feldburg. But it is his wingman, Leutnant Ernst Geuke, who has fallen desperately in love with her. Ernst, however, is short and plump and the son of a plumber from Cottbus, so how can he hope to win Klaudia's affection?
No. 606 (Hurricane) Squadron has not recovered from the losses over Dunkirk when it is thrown into the Battle of Britain. As the losses mount, morale plunges. New pilots joining the squadron find a cold reception from the clique of Auxiliaries, who resent them taking the place of their dead friends.
Klaudia von Richthofen, a nave recruit to the Luftwaffe Women's Auxiliary, allows herself to be seduced by a dashing Stuka-Group commander-and then falls under the spell of the irreverent and carefree Baron von Feldburg. But it is his wingman, Leutnant Ernst Geuke, who has fallen desperately in love with her. Ernst, however, is short and plump and the son of a plumber from Cottbus, so how can he hope to win Klaudia's affection?
993 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 24, 2007
About the author
Helena P. Schrader
39 books150 followersDr. Helena P. Schrader is a highly acclaimed author with a remarkable portfolio of six critically acclaimed non-fiction history books and twenty historical novels. A testament to her storytelling prowess, twelve of her novels have earned one or more prestigious literary awards, with three titles achieving Amazon best-selling status.
Helena's deep historical insight stems from her PhD in history from the University of Hamburg, where her ground-breaking biography of a leader of the German Resistance to Hitler earned her doctorate. Her rich experiences also include a distinguished career as an American diplomat in Europe and Africa.
Her expertise spans critical historical periods and subjects, including:
Aviation
The Second World War
Ancient Sparta
The Crusader States
Award Highlights:
Helena's dedication to historical accuracy and compelling narratives has been recognized with numerous accolades:
"Cold Peace" Won the Independent Press Award for Political Thrillers 2024 and was "Runner-Up for BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023" from the Historical Fiction Company
"Moral Fibre" won GOLD in the Global Book Awards for 20th Century Historical Fiction 2024
"Where Eagles Never Flew" won the Hemingway Award for 20th Century Wartime Fiction from Chanticleer International Book Awards 2021
"Envoy of Jerusalem": Book Excellence Award for Best Biography 2017.
As the highly respected Feathered Quill Reviews noted: "Helena Schrader’s in-depth stories, fantastic characters, and ability to write an unforgettable tale make her one of the best authors out there!”
For a comprehensive list of awards and more information, please visit her author website.
Helena's deep historical insight stems from her PhD in history from the University of Hamburg, where her ground-breaking biography of a leader of the German Resistance to Hitler earned her doctorate. Her rich experiences also include a distinguished career as an American diplomat in Europe and Africa.
Her expertise spans critical historical periods and subjects, including:
Aviation
The Second World War
Ancient Sparta
The Crusader States
Award Highlights:
Helena's dedication to historical accuracy and compelling narratives has been recognized with numerous accolades:
"Cold Peace" Won the Independent Press Award for Political Thrillers 2024 and was "Runner-Up for BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023" from the Historical Fiction Company
"Moral Fibre" won GOLD in the Global Book Awards for 20th Century Historical Fiction 2024
"Where Eagles Never Flew" won the Hemingway Award for 20th Century Wartime Fiction from Chanticleer International Book Awards 2021
"Envoy of Jerusalem": Book Excellence Award for Best Biography 2017.
As the highly respected Feathered Quill Reviews noted: "Helena Schrader’s in-depth stories, fantastic characters, and ability to write an unforgettable tale make her one of the best authors out there!”
For a comprehensive list of awards and more information, please visit her author website.
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April 9, 2021
"Where Eagels Never Flew" is the Kindle edition of "Chasing the Wind."
When the review copies of "Chasing the Wind" were sent out, I received an email from a reviewer in the UK apologizing that he could not review my book on time. The reason: Wing Commander and RAF Battle of Britain ace Bob Doe had walked into his shop, seen the copy of my book on his desk and asked to read it. Well, as the reviewer pointed out, you just don't say 'no' to Battle of Britain fighter pilots, certainly not when they have two DSOs, DFCs, and an AFC -- and are still alive in 2007.
A week later the reviewer wrote me another email. Wing Commander Doe had returned the book with the comment it was "the best book he had ever read about the Battle of Britain." Bob Doe subsequently sent me a hand-written letter with the same content, adding I had "got it smack on" the way "it was for us fighter pilots."
For a historical novelist, having a survivor of the period and subject of your book say you got it right is the higest possible accolade. As a result, this is the book I of which I am most proud.
When the review copies of "Chasing the Wind" were sent out, I received an email from a reviewer in the UK apologizing that he could not review my book on time. The reason: Wing Commander and RAF Battle of Britain ace Bob Doe had walked into his shop, seen the copy of my book on his desk and asked to read it. Well, as the reviewer pointed out, you just don't say 'no' to Battle of Britain fighter pilots, certainly not when they have two DSOs, DFCs, and an AFC -- and are still alive in 2007.
A week later the reviewer wrote me another email. Wing Commander Doe had returned the book with the comment it was "the best book he had ever read about the Battle of Britain." Bob Doe subsequently sent me a hand-written letter with the same content, adding I had "got it smack on" the way "it was for us fighter pilots."
For a historical novelist, having a survivor of the period and subject of your book say you got it right is the higest possible accolade. As a result, this is the book I of which I am most proud.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 19, 2015
There's not much to this book beyond your typical black-and-white war movie. The characters are just human enough to act out the plot, but lack the humanity necessary to react to it. Action is the key to this book and if a few people die to make that action happen then that's just a happenstance of a war story.
The human truth about war is far deeper than anything portrayed in Where Eagles Never Flew. The book is lacking in the complexities of grief that the death of a fellow soldier (or pilot) can bring about. The book also downplays the fear and doubt associated with heroic actions. While the outcome of a fight may be seen as heroic, the basic desire to survive creates far more heroes than actions deliberately taken for the good of God and country.
Where Eagles Never Flew also falls short on a national level. The nations at war are stereotypically portrayed. The Germans are arrogant to the point of incompetence; the British are stoic to the point of heroism; and the Americans are so self absorbed that they the see the Blitz as a sort of reality television show. But nations are not homogeneous solids that consistently act in lock-step with how they are perceived, especially within a historic context. Their unilateral actions are often times the result of choices made between the lesser of evils. To view or tell of a nation's actions without regard to the complexities that shaped those actions is disingenuous to reality.
One aspect of the book that shines, however, is the method that Schrader uses to depict the aerial dogfighting that dominates the story. She is concise to the action and keeps the repeated theme of bombing raids and fighter interceptions fresh throughout the book. No two dogfights read the same way and her descriptions of aerial maneuvers are simple enough to achieve realistic visualizations of aircraft in combat. Given that there are scores of dogfights throughout the book, I thought that this accomplishment was remarkable.
Overall, Where Eagles Never Flew is more about entertainment than it is history. It’s written for those that want to read about battle scenes in the air and for those that take for granted British patriotic themes. For those that are looking for a better understanding of the nature of the Battle of Britain, I recommend that you look elsewhere.
The human truth about war is far deeper than anything portrayed in Where Eagles Never Flew. The book is lacking in the complexities of grief that the death of a fellow soldier (or pilot) can bring about. The book also downplays the fear and doubt associated with heroic actions. While the outcome of a fight may be seen as heroic, the basic desire to survive creates far more heroes than actions deliberately taken for the good of God and country.
Where Eagles Never Flew also falls short on a national level. The nations at war are stereotypically portrayed. The Germans are arrogant to the point of incompetence; the British are stoic to the point of heroism; and the Americans are so self absorbed that they the see the Blitz as a sort of reality television show. But nations are not homogeneous solids that consistently act in lock-step with how they are perceived, especially within a historic context. Their unilateral actions are often times the result of choices made between the lesser of evils. To view or tell of a nation's actions without regard to the complexities that shaped those actions is disingenuous to reality.
One aspect of the book that shines, however, is the method that Schrader uses to depict the aerial dogfighting that dominates the story. She is concise to the action and keeps the repeated theme of bombing raids and fighter interceptions fresh throughout the book. No two dogfights read the same way and her descriptions of aerial maneuvers are simple enough to achieve realistic visualizations of aircraft in combat. Given that there are scores of dogfights throughout the book, I thought that this accomplishment was remarkable.
Overall, Where Eagles Never Flew is more about entertainment than it is history. It’s written for those that want to read about battle scenes in the air and for those that take for granted British patriotic themes. For those that are looking for a better understanding of the nature of the Battle of Britain, I recommend that you look elsewhere.
April 5, 2014
When the review copies of "Chasing the Wind" were sent out, I received an email from a reviewer in the UK apologizing that he could not review my book on time. The reason: Wing Commander and RAF Battle of Britain ace Bob Doe had walked into his shop, seen the copy of my book on his desk and asked to read it. Well, as the reviewer pointed out, you just don't say 'no' to Battle of Britain fighter pilots, certainly not when they have two DSOs, DFCs, and an AFC -- and are still alive in 2007.
A week later the reviewer wrote me another email. Wing Commander Doe had returned the book with the comment it was "the best book he had ever read about the Battle of Britain." Bob Doe subsequently sent me a hand-written letter with the same content, adding I had "got it smack on" the way "it was for us fighter pilots."
For a historical novelist, having a survivor of the period and subject of your book say you got it right is the higest possible accolade. As a result, this is the book I of which I am most proud.
A week later the reviewer wrote me another email. Wing Commander Doe had returned the book with the comment it was "the best book he had ever read about the Battle of Britain." Bob Doe subsequently sent me a hand-written letter with the same content, adding I had "got it smack on" the way "it was for us fighter pilots."
For a historical novelist, having a survivor of the period and subject of your book say you got it right is the higest possible accolade. As a result, this is the book I of which I am most proud.
May 20, 2014
This is a long book, but needs to be. It spans the six months or so from May to October of 1940, from the Fall of France to the Battle of Britain and the valiant defense by the Royal Air Force.
It records the thoughts and actions of characters on both sides of the battle; some of the main characters include an RAF Squadron Leader and his fiancee, several of the members of his Hawker Hurricane squadron, which is on the front lines of the Battle, a pair of Luftwaffe fighter pilots, and a female Luftwaffe radio operator. Characters have distinctive backgrounds, thoughts, feelings, and attitudes.
The focus is on the fighter pilots on both sides. One group are outnumbered, short of pilots, and fighting a defensive battle for the security of their homeland. The other group are confident from a string of victories, but are fighting at the extent of their fighter's range against a brave and skilled opponent. This book does a decent job of showing what life was like for fighter pilots of both sides in the summer of 1940 -- constant scrambles, dogfights against superior odds, never knowing if the man you sat across from at breakfast will come back from his flight or not, the stress of being on readiness every day, with little time off, the solace alcohol gives at the end of a hard day's flying.
There are also other messages in this book, such as the importance of good leadership in welding a diverse group of young men into a cohesive and effective fighting machine.
It is not a perfect book, of course. I would like to have seen some scenes from the point of view of a Luftwaffe bomber crew, for example, and the novel must of necessity end unresolved, as Britain faced almost five more years of war in October 1940, but overall, I greatly enjoyed this book.
It records the thoughts and actions of characters on both sides of the battle; some of the main characters include an RAF Squadron Leader and his fiancee, several of the members of his Hawker Hurricane squadron, which is on the front lines of the Battle, a pair of Luftwaffe fighter pilots, and a female Luftwaffe radio operator. Characters have distinctive backgrounds, thoughts, feelings, and attitudes.
The focus is on the fighter pilots on both sides. One group are outnumbered, short of pilots, and fighting a defensive battle for the security of their homeland. The other group are confident from a string of victories, but are fighting at the extent of their fighter's range against a brave and skilled opponent. This book does a decent job of showing what life was like for fighter pilots of both sides in the summer of 1940 -- constant scrambles, dogfights against superior odds, never knowing if the man you sat across from at breakfast will come back from his flight or not, the stress of being on readiness every day, with little time off, the solace alcohol gives at the end of a hard day's flying.
There are also other messages in this book, such as the importance of good leadership in welding a diverse group of young men into a cohesive and effective fighting machine.
It is not a perfect book, of course. I would like to have seen some scenes from the point of view of a Luftwaffe bomber crew, for example, and the novel must of necessity end unresolved, as Britain faced almost five more years of war in October 1940, but overall, I greatly enjoyed this book.
November 20, 2017
Compelling and exciting tale of how the RAF kept the Luftwaffe at bay during the Battle of Britain. Once I'd started I found it hard to put this down - the author creates an authentic story line about the RAF pilots, and their support staff, who against all the odds managed to match whatever the Lutwaffe threw at them. Characters come to life as the 'old hand' officer pilots with their public school accents and background find it hard to accept the pilot sergeants, with their rough working class ways.. The author describes the aircraft with a telling eye for detail and the dog fights are frighteningly realistic. At the same time as you experience the tribulations facing 606 Squadron at Tangmere, you also read of how the Luftwaffe, based in France, face up to the growing realisation that they are not invincible after all. Cannot recommend this highly enough if you like a good page turner and at the same time want to find out more about the 'few' to whom the many owed so much.
February 9, 2021
Outstanding novel about the Battle of Britain told from the point of view of the flyers, both RAF and Nazi, who did the fighting. It's amazing that the British managed to survive the Nazi onslaught in 1939, against everyone's expectations. One thing I learned is that the planes they flew were little more than large kites (fabric shells) with motors and weapons attached. I had read that about Russian planes during the war, but I figured that was due to their relative lack of prosperity. But no, they all were like that.
The richly drawn characters, including the Nazi flyers who mostly appeared more driven by patriotism to their country than loyalty to Hitler, were sympathetic and memorable.
Highly recommended.
The richly drawn characters, including the Nazi flyers who mostly appeared more driven by patriotism to their country than loyalty to Hitler, were sympathetic and memorable.
Highly recommended.
September 25, 2020
A good read
Historical fiction at it’s finest. Well researched, events described accurately, good characters and good writing. An enjoyable reading experience and well worth the time.
Historical fiction at it’s finest. Well researched, events described accurately, good characters and good writing. An enjoyable reading experience and well worth the time.
December 15, 2023
Such a surprisingly good book
The thorough research necessary to produce such an excellent book is both awe- inspiring and delightful. I look forward to the subsequent books as soon as Christmas is over. My regards to the author, who deserves a coveted pat on the back. I agree that this is the most in-depth (fictional )book on operations of the RAF in World War II that I’ve ever read.
Good show Dr. Schrader !
The thorough research necessary to produce such an excellent book is both awe- inspiring and delightful. I look forward to the subsequent books as soon as Christmas is over. My regards to the author, who deserves a coveted pat on the back. I agree that this is the most in-depth (fictional )book on operations of the RAF in World War II that I’ve ever read.
Good show Dr. Schrader !
September 5, 2016
Authentic. War Story
Enjoyed the book very much. Good pace and variety with attention to development of characters and multiple story lines. Excellent portrayal of class and friendship s.
Enjoyed the book very much. Good pace and variety with attention to development of characters and multiple story lines. Excellent portrayal of class and friendship s.
February 15, 2021
We are proud to announce that WHERE EAGLES NEVER FLEW by Helena P. Schrader is a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree. This tells readers that this book is well worth their time and money!
May 11, 2022
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Where Eagles Never Flew
Author: Helena P. Schrader
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 16
Stats
Editing: 7/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 1/5
Of the 16 readers:
12 would read another book by this author.
5 thought the cover was good or excellent.
16 felt it was easy to follow.
13 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 9 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 3 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
9 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
12 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“Anybody looking for a fast-paced Battle of Britain novel will probably enjoy this. Oddly, when I first glanced at the cover, I thought it was a history of a particular squadron, not a novel. Anyway, it´s all go in this story with plenty of fighting and plenty of plot twists. The author´s attempt to show the humanity of the Germans and British was also refreshing. I did feel the pacing was uneven but, other than that, a compelling read.” Male reader, aged 44
“An enjoyable story, the author successfully showing what life was like for pilots during the Battle of Britain. The author also worked hard with her characters, British and German. They felt very human and personable. But I think the biggest strength of this novel was the author´s knowledge of the time and place. In many ways, this book is as much a history as it is a novel.” Male reader, aged 61
“I was totally absorbed by the dogfighting. It must have been horrifyingly frightening to fly such a flimsy plane with such a huge engine! War vets and readers who enjoy military novels will find this thoroughly compelling. There´s even a little romance!” Female reader, aged 36
To Sum It Up:
‘The compelling story of the WW2 pilots fighting it out during the Battle of Britain.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: Where Eagles Never Flew
Author: Helena P. Schrader
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 16
Stats
Editing: 7/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 1/5
Of the 16 readers:
12 would read another book by this author.
5 thought the cover was good or excellent.
16 felt it was easy to follow.
13 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 9 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 3 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
9 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
12 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“Anybody looking for a fast-paced Battle of Britain novel will probably enjoy this. Oddly, when I first glanced at the cover, I thought it was a history of a particular squadron, not a novel. Anyway, it´s all go in this story with plenty of fighting and plenty of plot twists. The author´s attempt to show the humanity of the Germans and British was also refreshing. I did feel the pacing was uneven but, other than that, a compelling read.” Male reader, aged 44
“An enjoyable story, the author successfully showing what life was like for pilots during the Battle of Britain. The author also worked hard with her characters, British and German. They felt very human and personable. But I think the biggest strength of this novel was the author´s knowledge of the time and place. In many ways, this book is as much a history as it is a novel.” Male reader, aged 61
“I was totally absorbed by the dogfighting. It must have been horrifyingly frightening to fly such a flimsy plane with such a huge engine! War vets and readers who enjoy military novels will find this thoroughly compelling. There´s even a little romance!” Female reader, aged 36
To Sum It Up:
‘The compelling story of the WW2 pilots fighting it out during the Battle of Britain.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
May 23, 2021
What a wonderful, exciting and poignant account of of the Battle of Britain! My father was a bomber pilot of a B-17 flying missions over Germany but never talked about his experiences. I think I now understand what he, his crew and those of the English men who fought, went through during WWII. Helena Schrader brings to life the frightening, heartrending but realistic experiences of the men who flew missions from Britain against Nazi Germany, the women who served and families who coped during the war.
I'd not read anything about the day-to-day experiences of the dependable ground crews who supported the fighter pilots and bomber crews, keeping their planes up and running with relentless, constant repairs. Instead of being just a cursory topic it is fully fleshed out as to just how important this support is to holding off the German bombing offensive over Britain. The huge impact of the other ground staff is also shown in the descriptions of the roles and responsibilities of the Women's Auxiliary doing the jobs of operations room plotter, radar operator, canteen workers, cooks and other support personnel.
The realism in the book of the dogfights among the fighter pilots, the defensive maneuvers available to bomber pilots and the explanations of the advantages/disadvantages of air tactics of the English planes versus the German opened up a perspective I'd not considered or thought much about before. It was a real chess match in the air and the author makes one feel right in the cockpit beside the pilot, afraid, but steeling oneself to do what must be done to prevail or at least to survive.
The author touches on the class structure of England and features several characters from all walks-of-life. Despite these class differences, they are able to form up, work together, and become a formidable fighting force. The English characters' emotions, lives, loves are fully-fleshed out and made this reader really care about them and what happens to them. Not neglected are the Germans whose lives are also fully drawn and whose humanity is evident in the book's descriptions of their actions and feelings.
I was not only entertained but also educated by the author and learned a great deal about the events, men, women, air tactics of both the English and German sides. The historical note, glossary of abbreviations, slang and other vocabulary greatly added to my understanding as well as the superb photos. The poignant poem "High Flight" in the beginning pages is a perfect tribute to the pilots-it made me feel their motivations.
I was so immersed in this book that it was impossible to put down. Highly, highly recommended and will definitely be re-read.
I'd not read anything about the day-to-day experiences of the dependable ground crews who supported the fighter pilots and bomber crews, keeping their planes up and running with relentless, constant repairs. Instead of being just a cursory topic it is fully fleshed out as to just how important this support is to holding off the German bombing offensive over Britain. The huge impact of the other ground staff is also shown in the descriptions of the roles and responsibilities of the Women's Auxiliary doing the jobs of operations room plotter, radar operator, canteen workers, cooks and other support personnel.
The realism in the book of the dogfights among the fighter pilots, the defensive maneuvers available to bomber pilots and the explanations of the advantages/disadvantages of air tactics of the English planes versus the German opened up a perspective I'd not considered or thought much about before. It was a real chess match in the air and the author makes one feel right in the cockpit beside the pilot, afraid, but steeling oneself to do what must be done to prevail or at least to survive.
The author touches on the class structure of England and features several characters from all walks-of-life. Despite these class differences, they are able to form up, work together, and become a formidable fighting force. The English characters' emotions, lives, loves are fully-fleshed out and made this reader really care about them and what happens to them. Not neglected are the Germans whose lives are also fully drawn and whose humanity is evident in the book's descriptions of their actions and feelings.
I was not only entertained but also educated by the author and learned a great deal about the events, men, women, air tactics of both the English and German sides. The historical note, glossary of abbreviations, slang and other vocabulary greatly added to my understanding as well as the superb photos. The poignant poem "High Flight" in the beginning pages is a perfect tribute to the pilots-it made me feel their motivations.
I was so immersed in this book that it was impossible to put down. Highly, highly recommended and will definitely be re-read.
January 11, 2025
The Battle of Britain in Bite Size Pieces
A well known historical event, the most important to The Brits, well the English anyway, since 1066, explained in a simple but not simplistic way, from both sides. Wrapped around the lives of the humans involved it puts meat on the bone. I am not a follower of RAF fiction but this is a good read.
A well known historical event, the most important to The Brits, well the English anyway, since 1066, explained in a simple but not simplistic way, from both sides. Wrapped around the lives of the humans involved it puts meat on the bone. I am not a follower of RAF fiction but this is a good read.
July 22, 2025
Excellent Action with Plenty of Heart
Sympathetic characters on both sides, the pilots, their families, their lovers, fight the Battle of Britain with increasing desperation as their comrades fall beside them. The technical details of organization, tactics, daily life all feel right. The grimness is relieved by camaraderie and Christian faith.
Sympathetic characters on both sides, the pilots, their families, their lovers, fight the Battle of Britain with increasing desperation as their comrades fall beside them. The technical details of organization, tactics, daily life all feel right. The grimness is relieved by camaraderie and Christian faith.
April 27, 2025
Absolutely brilliant
Without a doubt one of the best moves to be written about the Battle of Britain,It should be compelling reading for current and future generations so that the 'few' are never forgotten .
Without a doubt one of the best moves to be written about the Battle of Britain,It should be compelling reading for current and future generations so that the 'few' are never forgotten .
August 17, 2025
Love and Death
The story is an even handed tale of love and death and heroics from both sides of the English channel. The author's characters have real three dimensional personalities that are all easy to relate to. Myself, I plan to find out more of her work for me to enjoy.
The story is an even handed tale of love and death and heroics from both sides of the English channel. The author's characters have real three dimensional personalities that are all easy to relate to. Myself, I plan to find out more of her work for me to enjoy.
June 4, 2021
Excellent and well researched telling of the battle from both sides
June 29, 2013
It took a good whole for this book to get going. but in the end I had genuine affection for the characters. Some nice research on the Battle also.
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