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Broken Wings #4
In the Mood
In February 1944, the girls of the Air Transport Auxiliary Mystery Club face the devastating personal loss of one of their own in a tragic crash. At the same time, another member is blackmailed, whilst honeymoon plans of a third are threatened by a puzzling mystery. As they share each other's joys and troubles, the friends find the comfort and strength to go on with their vital work and dangerous investigations in wartime England, even when few situations are what they seem to be. Can a marriage broken by harsh words be saved, and will injuries suffered in the line of duty heal? These courageous women do battle on multiple fronts whilst maintaining dignity and friendship.
396 pages, Paperback
Published September 26, 2022
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About the author
M.W. Arnold
8 books123 followersI grew up outside Bournemouth on the south coast of Dorset and at just shy of 18, I entered the Royal Air Force. For the next 16 years, I traversed the world having a great time!
There came a point, however, where I decided it was time to set down some roots. At about this time, I started to dabble in writing again. In 2013, I joined the Romantic Novelists Association and had my first novel, a romantic drama, 'The Season for Love', published in December 2017; then took a time out.
'A Wing and a Prayer', book 1 in the 'Broken Wings' series, is my first Historical Saga. With my longstanding love of history, this seemed a genre ready made for myself.
I am published by The Wild Rose Press.
There came a point, however, where I decided it was time to set down some roots. At about this time, I started to dabble in writing again. In 2013, I joined the Romantic Novelists Association and had my first novel, a romantic drama, 'The Season for Love', published in December 2017; then took a time out.
'A Wing and a Prayer', book 1 in the 'Broken Wings' series, is my first Historical Saga. With my longstanding love of history, this seemed a genre ready made for myself.
I am published by The Wild Rose Press.
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September 30, 2022
I have been a fan of M. W. Arnold's work for a while now. I especially love the series featuring 'The Air Transport Auxiliary Mystery Club'. I read and loved the first three books in the series and I couldn't wait to read the next instalment. Well ladies and gents, the wait is over because the fourth book in the series called 'In The Mood' was released on 26th September 2022. 'In The Mood' is a superb addition to what has been a superb series and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it but more about that in a bit.
As soon as I picked up a copy of 'In The Mood' I felt as though I had been reunited with old friends in the form of the members of 'The Air Transport Auxiliary Mystery Club'. When I started reading the story itself I knew that I wouldn't be moving from the couch for the rest of the day as I wouldn't be able to put the book down. I must be psychic as that is exactly what happened. My Kindle wasn't exactly glued to my hand but it might as well have been because it travelled everywhere with me. I couldn't bear to miss a single second of the story. I had my own suspicions as to what was going to happen so of course I had to keep reading to see if I was on the right track or if I had wandered in the opposite direction entirely. The more of the book that I read, the more I wanted to read and the quicker the pages seemed to turn. I would become so wrapped up in the story that I would lose all track of time and just how quickly I was getting through the book. All too quickly I reached the end of 'In The Mood' and I had to say goodbye to the various characters who felt more like friends than characters in a book. I found 'In The Mood' to be a superb addition to a superb series. I found it to be a gripping and a dramatic story, which certainly kept me guessing.
'In The Mood' is superbly written but then I have come to expect nothing less from M. W. Arnold. He has one of those easy going writing styles that is easy to get used to and easy to get along with. In fact reading one of his books feels more like a chat between friends rather than a book. I hope that makes sense. For me, the story hit the ground running and maintained a fairly gentle pace throughout. M W. Arnold clearly cares about his characters and this shines through in the very vivid and realistic way in which he describes them. He makes them seem just as real as you and I. That's how I felt anyway. M. W. Arnold has clearly done a lot of research into the time period in which the story takes place and this helps the story seem that bit more authentic. I love the way in which the author makes the reader feel as though they are part of the story and at the heart of the action.
In short, I adored reading 'In The Mood' and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of M. W. Arnold's work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
As soon as I picked up a copy of 'In The Mood' I felt as though I had been reunited with old friends in the form of the members of 'The Air Transport Auxiliary Mystery Club'. When I started reading the story itself I knew that I wouldn't be moving from the couch for the rest of the day as I wouldn't be able to put the book down. I must be psychic as that is exactly what happened. My Kindle wasn't exactly glued to my hand but it might as well have been because it travelled everywhere with me. I couldn't bear to miss a single second of the story. I had my own suspicions as to what was going to happen so of course I had to keep reading to see if I was on the right track or if I had wandered in the opposite direction entirely. The more of the book that I read, the more I wanted to read and the quicker the pages seemed to turn. I would become so wrapped up in the story that I would lose all track of time and just how quickly I was getting through the book. All too quickly I reached the end of 'In The Mood' and I had to say goodbye to the various characters who felt more like friends than characters in a book. I found 'In The Mood' to be a superb addition to a superb series. I found it to be a gripping and a dramatic story, which certainly kept me guessing.
'In The Mood' is superbly written but then I have come to expect nothing less from M. W. Arnold. He has one of those easy going writing styles that is easy to get used to and easy to get along with. In fact reading one of his books feels more like a chat between friends rather than a book. I hope that makes sense. For me, the story hit the ground running and maintained a fairly gentle pace throughout. M W. Arnold clearly cares about his characters and this shines through in the very vivid and realistic way in which he describes them. He makes them seem just as real as you and I. That's how I felt anyway. M. W. Arnold has clearly done a lot of research into the time period in which the story takes place and this helps the story seem that bit more authentic. I love the way in which the author makes the reader feel as though they are part of the story and at the heart of the action.
In short, I adored reading 'In The Mood' and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of M. W. Arnold's work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
October 1, 2022
When I picked up this book, I felt like I was reunited with old friends, every one of them the best of company. If you haven’t read the rest of the series, I really recommend you do – although there’s a degree of catching up with earlier storylines, nicely done, you’ll feel far more invested in the story if you’re already familiar with the characters and their relationships, and with the flight operations that put their lives in danger with every sortie.
This book starts particularly sadly – one of their number loses her life, and the focus at first is on the grief and guilt of those left behind, a salutary reminder of the fragility of their lives and the bravery called for on a daily basis. But life moves on, and a number of storylines develop, every one of them immensely engaging and with the warmth and humour that always distinguishes the author’s lovely writing. You’ll be delighted to hear that Bobby the dog has another moment of stardom (although Penny still hasn’t discovered the whereabouts of her lucky bra), and that Doris manages to uncover a source of the coffee she desperately needs (and that she still struggles to make a good cup of tea – but then so does Mavis who runs the base’s mess).
There’s an intriguing story involving blackmail, with a distinct edge of danger – Betty and her sister were involved in the criminal underworld, and it’s difficult to escape – but Lawrence is very much on the case (although it does have an unfortunate impact on the availability of their regular supply of fish and chips). Doris’ wedding to Walter is drawing ever closer, although he’s really struggling to come up with any ideas for the honeymoon – until Mary unexpectedly offers up her family’s Scottish manor house (she’s always been rather secretive about her background), and that opens up another storyline when a visit uncovers a few unexpected secrets. And then there’s the other daily danger they all experience – having to pass the aggressive Duck on the towpath that only Doris has the power to control and subdue.
This book was just so wonderful – I read it from cover to cover in no time at all, loving every moment of mystery and intrigue, the touches of real drama, the romances and the strong friendships. The story-telling is excellent, every character so well drawn (even the minor and incidental ones) – I particularly love Doris with her mixture of brashness and vulnerability, but several of the others also have a place in my heart – and the whole book is infused with a real warmth that can’t fail to make you smile. I’m totally hooked, and already looking forward to the next in the series – a lovely read, and highly recommended.
This book starts particularly sadly – one of their number loses her life, and the focus at first is on the grief and guilt of those left behind, a salutary reminder of the fragility of their lives and the bravery called for on a daily basis. But life moves on, and a number of storylines develop, every one of them immensely engaging and with the warmth and humour that always distinguishes the author’s lovely writing. You’ll be delighted to hear that Bobby the dog has another moment of stardom (although Penny still hasn’t discovered the whereabouts of her lucky bra), and that Doris manages to uncover a source of the coffee she desperately needs (and that she still struggles to make a good cup of tea – but then so does Mavis who runs the base’s mess).
There’s an intriguing story involving blackmail, with a distinct edge of danger – Betty and her sister were involved in the criminal underworld, and it’s difficult to escape – but Lawrence is very much on the case (although it does have an unfortunate impact on the availability of their regular supply of fish and chips). Doris’ wedding to Walter is drawing ever closer, although he’s really struggling to come up with any ideas for the honeymoon – until Mary unexpectedly offers up her family’s Scottish manor house (she’s always been rather secretive about her background), and that opens up another storyline when a visit uncovers a few unexpected secrets. And then there’s the other daily danger they all experience – having to pass the aggressive Duck on the towpath that only Doris has the power to control and subdue.
This book was just so wonderful – I read it from cover to cover in no time at all, loving every moment of mystery and intrigue, the touches of real drama, the romances and the strong friendships. The story-telling is excellent, every character so well drawn (even the minor and incidental ones) – I particularly love Doris with her mixture of brashness and vulnerability, but several of the others also have a place in my heart – and the whole book is infused with a real warmth that can’t fail to make you smile. I’m totally hooked, and already looking forward to the next in the series – a lovely read, and highly recommended.
July 27, 2022
We are back with the ladies of the Air Transport Auxiliary and one has gone missing whilst in heavy rain and possibly under fire. There's a mystery to unravel and still the war persists. There’s someone new and rather odd at the ladies' favourite chippy and mystery notes are being received and even a threat to Bobby the dog. When gunshots are fired toward the ladies things have to step up rather quickly. Who is after them and why?
I love this series. There's a bit of everything in there- mystery, drama, humour, wonderful characters and a plot line that keeps the reader enthralled all the way through. Mick really has the talent for putting his meticulous research onto the pages and keeping the characters alive around cleverly thought out plots. This is the 4th in the series and whilst would possibly stand along things would make much more sense if read in order- and why miss out on 3 other brilliant reads? (all 5* from me).
A wonderful evocative read with a little something for everyone.
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I love this series. There's a bit of everything in there- mystery, drama, humour, wonderful characters and a plot line that keeps the reader enthralled all the way through. Mick really has the talent for putting his meticulous research onto the pages and keeping the characters alive around cleverly thought out plots. This is the 4th in the series and whilst would possibly stand along things would make much more sense if read in order- and why miss out on 3 other brilliant reads? (all 5* from me).
A wonderful evocative read with a little something for everyone.
For more reviews please follow me on Twitter@nickisbookblog
October 6, 2022
February 1944. The women of the Air Transport Auxiliary have more than a few mysteries on their hands, as well as trying to cope with everything that contributing to the war effort brings. All the women are devastated when the news comes that one of their members was shot down, and they must all band together to keep moving forwards when all of them just want to go back in time to get their friend back.
Through relationship trials and tribulations, and mysteries that range from causing some curiosity to potentially life-threatening, the women must stick close by each other, for friendship is the only thing they can trust, and their devotion to each other may just be the only thing keeping them all going.
Before reading this book, I am not sure I had ever heard of the Air Transport Auxiliary before. I have discovered that I have quite a love for WWII aerial fiction, and although this book focuses more on the mysteries the women face, and their relationships outside of work, this book still covered that niche that made me instantly fall in love with it. I absolutely loved learning about the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) as I read. As I have since researched and found out, the ATA was responsible for transporting things such as people and planes, so that combat pilots had everything they needed, and got where they needed to be, to fight. It amazed me to find out that the ATA recruited anyone, particularly those who would not make it as combat pilots, such as the disabled, and women. This book is obviously about those women, and there were some rather amusing times when they faced male army personnel who did not know quite how to address the women, for some of the women held higher army ranks than the men they were conversing with.
There are several mysteries in this book, the main one being that one of the women receives a blackmail letter, and the group must try and figure out who sent it before the person decides they have waited long enough and comes across the group with a gun in their hand. Of course, it is not just the women working together, for some of them have partners, but even though one of those partners just so happens to be a police officer, that does not automatically guarantee their safety. All the characters remain vigilant, even during the most mundane tasks, such as trying to plan a wedding.
I absolutely loved that this book went into the relationships between the women and that, while there were plenty of serious topics and moments, there is still humour. All the characters jest with each other, even if it’s something as small as trying not to let one member of the group make the tea, as they simply cannot make a good cup of tea. I also loved Bobby, the spaniel who follows them around and occasionally saves the entire base with his warnings. And not forgetting Duck, a duck who loves Doris, and only her, and will terrorise everyone else to the point of them all being more than a little afraid of him.
I was not entirely aware, going into this book, that it was book 4 of a series. While I did love reading this book, I am certain you would find it easier to follow the story if you knew the intricacies of the characters' backstories. There are a lot of characters, and it can be rather difficult to keep up with them all in certain circumstances, for example, who is dating who, and which of the women had which backstory. With such a wide cast list, I would recommend starting with book 1, although it is definitely possible to jump into book 4 and still enjoy it. I have said in many reviews of many different books that I will be going back and reading the rest of the books in the series, and so far have not actually done that with any books. However, I stopped writing this review briefly to go and buy the previous three books, and they are now sitting in my digital library, waiting for me to finish this review and start from the beginning. I think that is a testament as to how much I loved the characters, and how much I want to get to know them more.
Apart from having some initial trouble figuring out who was who, I absolutely adored reading this book. I read the entire thing in a single day, although part of that was from 11:30pm to 2am, so I don’t know if I can technically class that as a single day’s worth of reading. What I do know, though, is that I don’t regret staying up so late to read, even if I am now rather tired! I recommend this book to anyone who, like me, has a love for aerial/WWII fiction, or who likes a good mystery! This book has it all!
Through relationship trials and tribulations, and mysteries that range from causing some curiosity to potentially life-threatening, the women must stick close by each other, for friendship is the only thing they can trust, and their devotion to each other may just be the only thing keeping them all going.
Before reading this book, I am not sure I had ever heard of the Air Transport Auxiliary before. I have discovered that I have quite a love for WWII aerial fiction, and although this book focuses more on the mysteries the women face, and their relationships outside of work, this book still covered that niche that made me instantly fall in love with it. I absolutely loved learning about the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) as I read. As I have since researched and found out, the ATA was responsible for transporting things such as people and planes, so that combat pilots had everything they needed, and got where they needed to be, to fight. It amazed me to find out that the ATA recruited anyone, particularly those who would not make it as combat pilots, such as the disabled, and women. This book is obviously about those women, and there were some rather amusing times when they faced male army personnel who did not know quite how to address the women, for some of the women held higher army ranks than the men they were conversing with.
There are several mysteries in this book, the main one being that one of the women receives a blackmail letter, and the group must try and figure out who sent it before the person decides they have waited long enough and comes across the group with a gun in their hand. Of course, it is not just the women working together, for some of them have partners, but even though one of those partners just so happens to be a police officer, that does not automatically guarantee their safety. All the characters remain vigilant, even during the most mundane tasks, such as trying to plan a wedding.
I absolutely loved that this book went into the relationships between the women and that, while there were plenty of serious topics and moments, there is still humour. All the characters jest with each other, even if it’s something as small as trying not to let one member of the group make the tea, as they simply cannot make a good cup of tea. I also loved Bobby, the spaniel who follows them around and occasionally saves the entire base with his warnings. And not forgetting Duck, a duck who loves Doris, and only her, and will terrorise everyone else to the point of them all being more than a little afraid of him.
I was not entirely aware, going into this book, that it was book 4 of a series. While I did love reading this book, I am certain you would find it easier to follow the story if you knew the intricacies of the characters' backstories. There are a lot of characters, and it can be rather difficult to keep up with them all in certain circumstances, for example, who is dating who, and which of the women had which backstory. With such a wide cast list, I would recommend starting with book 1, although it is definitely possible to jump into book 4 and still enjoy it. I have said in many reviews of many different books that I will be going back and reading the rest of the books in the series, and so far have not actually done that with any books. However, I stopped writing this review briefly to go and buy the previous three books, and they are now sitting in my digital library, waiting for me to finish this review and start from the beginning. I think that is a testament as to how much I loved the characters, and how much I want to get to know them more.
Apart from having some initial trouble figuring out who was who, I absolutely adored reading this book. I read the entire thing in a single day, although part of that was from 11:30pm to 2am, so I don’t know if I can technically class that as a single day’s worth of reading. What I do know, though, is that I don’t regret staying up so late to read, even if I am now rather tired! I recommend this book to anyone who, like me, has a love for aerial/WWII fiction, or who likes a good mystery! This book has it all!
September 30, 2022
Another great WW2 drama with something for everyone.
This review was originally posted on my book blog.
It’s been a year since I caught up with the ladies of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) when I read and reviewed book 2 in the Broken Wings series, Wild Blue Yonder, so it was nice to read In the Mood and find out how they were getting on.
As this is book 4 of the ATA Mystery Club’s adventures, it’s very hard to review the book without spoiling anything, but suffice to say that fans of the series won’t be disappointed. All the gang are back and up to more of their shennanigans which, to be fair to the ladies, mostly involves trouble finding them!
Also, there’s plently in this volume for dog lovers, as Bobby the dog is back with more loveable heroics. However, my favourite animal character has to be Duck which – you’ll be amazed to hear – is a duck. He has great taste as he loves Doris (who continues to be my favourite) but manages to terrorise everyone else causing some of the best comic moments in the story.
This time the ladies are deadling with twin mysteries: one up at Mary’s family manor house in Scotland (which is being used as an army hospital) and another at the beloved local chippy. Anything that imperils Doris’ fish and chip supply is sure to cause serious drama, especially if it leads to members of the team getting shot at!
In the Mood is another great WW2 drama with a bit of something for everyone: mystery, romance, drama, comedy, tragedy, suspense, cute animals … what more could you ask for?
While you could enjoy In the Mood as a standalone story, you will get a lot more out of it if you go to the start of the series and read through from there.
This review was originally posted on my book blog.
It’s been a year since I caught up with the ladies of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) when I read and reviewed book 2 in the Broken Wings series, Wild Blue Yonder, so it was nice to read In the Mood and find out how they were getting on.
As this is book 4 of the ATA Mystery Club’s adventures, it’s very hard to review the book without spoiling anything, but suffice to say that fans of the series won’t be disappointed. All the gang are back and up to more of their shennanigans which, to be fair to the ladies, mostly involves trouble finding them!
Also, there’s plently in this volume for dog lovers, as Bobby the dog is back with more loveable heroics. However, my favourite animal character has to be Duck which – you’ll be amazed to hear – is a duck. He has great taste as he loves Doris (who continues to be my favourite) but manages to terrorise everyone else causing some of the best comic moments in the story.
This time the ladies are deadling with twin mysteries: one up at Mary’s family manor house in Scotland (which is being used as an army hospital) and another at the beloved local chippy. Anything that imperils Doris’ fish and chip supply is sure to cause serious drama, especially if it leads to members of the team getting shot at!
In the Mood is another great WW2 drama with a bit of something for everyone: mystery, romance, drama, comedy, tragedy, suspense, cute animals … what more could you ask for?
While you could enjoy In the Mood as a standalone story, you will get a lot more out of it if you go to the start of the series and read through from there.
September 25, 2022
I have really enjoyed this series and was looking forward to this latest instalment. I hadn’t read the synopsis, so had no warning that there was to be a death and found that to be something of a shock. That said, the story honours the fallen character and I felt nothing but fondness for their memory.
As the group start to rally from their loss, there’s a lot of activity as they deal with blackmail, possible nuptials, and strange goings on in Scotland. The pace is set from the beginning, and I loved being pulled into all the different aspects of the storyline.
Once again, Doris was my favourite character. Her ballsy, can-do attitude brings a well-timed, comedic element to the story, whilst still hanging on to the drama. Spoiler alert, she gets access to another supply of coffee! But it’s one of Doris’ anglophile loves that heads into jeopardy as there are some very strange goings-on at the fish and chip shop.
As ever, Mick’s knowledge of the subject matter rises from the pages and it’s comforting to know that we are in safe hands. Of course, the military planes are still at the heart of the story, but the focus is more on the mystery club activity which was thoroughly enjoyable.
With its cast of well-developed and engaging characters, this series has captured my imagination. I’m already looking forward to the next book and trying to imagine how the mystery club will have any more fun.
In the Mood may not match my usual reading matter, but I cannot recommend it enough. From dogs who can detect an air-raid to an attack duck, there’s never a dull moment.
As the group start to rally from their loss, there’s a lot of activity as they deal with blackmail, possible nuptials, and strange goings on in Scotland. The pace is set from the beginning, and I loved being pulled into all the different aspects of the storyline.
Once again, Doris was my favourite character. Her ballsy, can-do attitude brings a well-timed, comedic element to the story, whilst still hanging on to the drama. Spoiler alert, she gets access to another supply of coffee! But it’s one of Doris’ anglophile loves that heads into jeopardy as there are some very strange goings-on at the fish and chip shop.
As ever, Mick’s knowledge of the subject matter rises from the pages and it’s comforting to know that we are in safe hands. Of course, the military planes are still at the heart of the story, but the focus is more on the mystery club activity which was thoroughly enjoyable.
With its cast of well-developed and engaging characters, this series has captured my imagination. I’m already looking forward to the next book and trying to imagine how the mystery club will have any more fun.
In the Mood may not match my usual reading matter, but I cannot recommend it enough. From dogs who can detect an air-raid to an attack duck, there’s never a dull moment.
October 21, 2022
Rated 4 1/2 stars on the blog. Doris, Betty, Mary, Jane, Thelma and Penny are great characters to follow with their courage and friendships and lives that they lead. It may seem a lot of characters to get your head around, but it all gels really well together and isn’t as complicated as it sounds to get to know who is who.
There’s action near the start and trepidation and worry from the women as they hadn’t heard from one of them. The book becomes quickly engaging and even quicker paced than the previous book in the series.
There’s also a mystery involving a letter involving blackmail to investigate in the midst of their concerns.
It becomes an emotional rollercoaster and absolutely engrossing book. It shows how courageous the women were to be flying in the RAF and in general for both males and females to be within it at that time with certain things happening to planes. They have a tragedy on their hands and at the same time, makes me think of a tragedy in my own family, with a male member, not far off this period of time in the RAF, but was involved in both world wars and echoes this one in the book, a little bit.
Terry Banks and Lawrence are on the case of blackmail. Some of the conversations between them brings some humour to the proceedings. It’s also noble how much they care too. There’s quite a warmth amongst all the bad things that happen that will wrap around readers like a metaphorical cloak.
This is the second I have read in this series and it is certainly one for readers to look out for and become involved with the characters and their situations.
There’s action near the start and trepidation and worry from the women as they hadn’t heard from one of them. The book becomes quickly engaging and even quicker paced than the previous book in the series.
There’s also a mystery involving a letter involving blackmail to investigate in the midst of their concerns.
It becomes an emotional rollercoaster and absolutely engrossing book. It shows how courageous the women were to be flying in the RAF and in general for both males and females to be within it at that time with certain things happening to planes. They have a tragedy on their hands and at the same time, makes me think of a tragedy in my own family, with a male member, not far off this period of time in the RAF, but was involved in both world wars and echoes this one in the book, a little bit.
Terry Banks and Lawrence are on the case of blackmail. Some of the conversations between them brings some humour to the proceedings. It’s also noble how much they care too. There’s quite a warmth amongst all the bad things that happen that will wrap around readers like a metaphorical cloak.
This is the second I have read in this series and it is certainly one for readers to look out for and become involved with the characters and their situations.
September 25, 2022
Travel back in time to February 1944,
When the girls of the Air Transport Auxiliary Mystery Club are busy once more.
There are mysteries to solve and dangers to face
As these intrepid young women keep up their pace.
Flying aircraft to deliver them to the forces
Through storms and enemies, they'll stick to their courses.
But back to base at the end of the day
They'll also find time to have fun, read and play.
This time there's a wedding to plan and a romance to heal,
Blackmail, attacks and new choices with which to deal.
A home to visit and a surprise to find
Whilst supporting each other and being kind.
There's laughter and fear as they face Duck
And Bobby is determined to bring good luck.
With relationships developing and enemies, too,
It keeps you guessing all the way through.
Another fabulous read in this brilliant series again
I've enjoyed them all, I hope that's quite plain.
So good to have these intrepid women brought to the fore
Their important role is something that we should not ignore.
A fascinating insight into life in those times,
Including a look into some dastardly crimes.
There are forces to battle, a war to be won,
And these young women helping get things done!
For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you,
I throughly enjoyed reading it and this is my honest review.
When the girls of the Air Transport Auxiliary Mystery Club are busy once more.
There are mysteries to solve and dangers to face
As these intrepid young women keep up their pace.
Flying aircraft to deliver them to the forces
Through storms and enemies, they'll stick to their courses.
But back to base at the end of the day
They'll also find time to have fun, read and play.
This time there's a wedding to plan and a romance to heal,
Blackmail, attacks and new choices with which to deal.
A home to visit and a surprise to find
Whilst supporting each other and being kind.
There's laughter and fear as they face Duck
And Bobby is determined to bring good luck.
With relationships developing and enemies, too,
It keeps you guessing all the way through.
Another fabulous read in this brilliant series again
I've enjoyed them all, I hope that's quite plain.
So good to have these intrepid women brought to the fore
Their important role is something that we should not ignore.
A fascinating insight into life in those times,
Including a look into some dastardly crimes.
There are forces to battle, a war to be won,
And these young women helping get things done!
For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you,
I throughly enjoyed reading it and this is my honest review.
September 28, 2022
“In The Mood” is the forth book in the Broken Wings series, so if you haven’t read the previous books, you really should, because we go back to following the ladies at the Air Transport Auxiliary, during WWII.
War is still going, and some mysteries continue as we go through the motions of the drama and romance, and above all, as we continue the friendship with the characters. These women just captured my heart and mind from the first time they were introduced, and I was really invested in this book to see what was going to happen. Ending up in a rollercoaster of events.
There is still a strong connection to the previous elements of the other three books, with the planes and war and personal events, it just keep building up. Lots of battles to fight and a friendship continuing to give them strength and comfort. To give me comfort in a way, to keep going with my day and the busy schedule.
Overall, I was not disappointed and it was yet another solid book by M.W. Arnold that reminded me of why I like his writing and this genre.
[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and M. W. Arnold for the eCopy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.]
War is still going, and some mysteries continue as we go through the motions of the drama and romance, and above all, as we continue the friendship with the characters. These women just captured my heart and mind from the first time they were introduced, and I was really invested in this book to see what was going to happen. Ending up in a rollercoaster of events.
There is still a strong connection to the previous elements of the other three books, with the planes and war and personal events, it just keep building up. Lots of battles to fight and a friendship continuing to give them strength and comfort. To give me comfort in a way, to keep going with my day and the busy schedule.
Overall, I was not disappointed and it was yet another solid book by M.W. Arnold that reminded me of why I like his writing and this genre.
[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and M. W. Arnold for the eCopy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.]
September 29, 2022
'In The Mood' by MW Arnold is set in 1944 at the Air Transport Auxiliary service in Hamble, Hampshire. The female pilots are helping the war effort by delivering aeroplanes all over the country, at great risk. In this, the fourth in the series, they are again faced with mysteries to solve, and personal tragedies to face. Blackmail is the least of their problems, as peril mounts and they find themselves in grave danger.
They were an interesting group of women, and I found that I wanted to read more about them. The camaraderie between them was inspiring. MW Arnold captured the intense relationships and friendships that are part of war. His chatty style allows the reader to feel a part of the group, as they live day to day with war and the losses that entails.
MW Arnold also managed to weave this group friendship with a mystery. I liked it and I liked them. They were a very diverse set of women, each with their own skills and challenges in life. An enjoyable read.
I was given this ARC to review.
They were an interesting group of women, and I found that I wanted to read more about them. The camaraderie between them was inspiring. MW Arnold captured the intense relationships and friendships that are part of war. His chatty style allows the reader to feel a part of the group, as they live day to day with war and the losses that entails.
MW Arnold also managed to weave this group friendship with a mystery. I liked it and I liked them. They were a very diverse set of women, each with their own skills and challenges in life. An enjoyable read.
I was given this ARC to review.
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