{"product_id":"9781785769375","title":"Lily's War : An uplifting World War II saga of women on the homefront by an RNA winning author by Shirley Mann","description":"An uplifting and inspiring World War II saga for readers of Molly Green and Vicki Beeby. 'A gripping series. I've loved every one' Rosie Goodwin1942, ManchesterWorld War Two is in full swing and Lily Mullins is determined to do her  bit for the war effort. Her friends and sweetheart have all joined up  and Lily's sure there must be a role for her that goes further than  knitting socks for the troops! When she decides to volunteer for  the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, Lily soon discovers that she has a  talent as a wireless operator. Helped along the way by a special gang of  girls, she finds strengths she didn't know she had and realises that  the safety of the country might just be in her hands . . . Meanwhile,  Danny is determined to marry Lily, but his letters home  become more  and more distant. Will a long separation mean the end of  their love  story?An uplifting and inspiring novel of women on the home front. Don't miss Bobby's War, Hannah's War and Bridget's War, available now. And pre-order Maggie's War, coming 2025. - - - - -   '[The story] read so true to me and I really didn't want to put it down  . . . It may be fiction but those things could, and did, happen.' Vera  Morgan, wartime WAAF  'An impeccably researched  and uplifting story of love, loss and courage: a heartwarming read that  will captivate all those who love a good war story.' Clare Harvey,  author of The Gunner Girl'A wonderful, inspiring story. I can't wait to read more from Shirley Mann.' Sheila Newberry'I found this book hard to put down and it resonates with me still.' Katie Hutton, author of The Gypsy Bride\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305419288949,"sku":"9781785769375","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781785769375.jpg?v=1762797423","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781785769375","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}