{"product_id":"girls-of-bomber-command","title":"Girls of Bomber Command","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWith an enemy in their midst, can they still protect their fighters in the skies?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePearl\u003c\/b\u003e has given up on her dreams of being a journalist after being denied a promotion because of her gender. Joining the WAAF as a radio telephone operator for Bomber Command, Pearl''s new job at RAF Fenthorpe serves two purposes  providing an income for her grandmother, and keeping a close eye on her younger sister, \u003cb\u003eThea\u003c\/b\u003e, an instrument repairer at another Lincolnshire bomber station.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePearl befriends Met WAAF \u003cb\u003eJenny\u003c\/b\u003e as well as Australian pilot \u003cb\u003eGreg\u003c\/b\u003e, who she guides home safely during an emergency. Pearl''s journalism background doesn''t go to waste, however  a series of thefts from pilots rekindles her investigative fire and she is soon caught up in the mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when all signs point to the perpetrator being her sister, she finds herself up against the clock to prove her sister''s innocence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA captivating and heartwarming WWII saga for fans of Daisy Styles and Johanna Bell.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Girls of Bomber Command\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e''I absolutely adored \u003ci\u003eThe Girls of Bomber Command\u003c\/i\u003e. It''s \u003cb\u003ea real page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e and a wonderful mix of love, loss, friendship, action and romance. There were parts of the book that \u003cb\u003ehad me on the edge of my seat\u003c\/b\u003e for all kinds of reasons!'' Johanna Bell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''What a read! \u003cb\u003eFast-paced, exciting and superbly researched\u003c\/b\u003e, this story brings World War II to life'' Lesley Eames\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''When I was asked to read Vicki Beeby''s new book, I jumped at the chance! \u003ci\u003eThe Girls of Bomber Command\u003c\/i\u003e is an exceptional tale that had me on the first page. \u003cb\u003eReaders will delight in period details, a tight and pacy plot, and beautifully flawed characters.\u003c\/b\u003e I couldn''t stop reading!'' Andie Newton, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''\u003cb\u003eAnother brilliant WW2 saga from the queen herself\u003c\/b\u003e. Loved this book and hoping for more from the Bomber Girls. Fantastic read.''  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Vicki Beeby has done it again! \u003cb\u003eAn enthralling read\u003c\/b\u003e. The author''s notes on the research undertaken to inspire and also to make this story authentic were fascinating. \u003cb\u003eI can''t wait for the next book\u003c\/b\u003e.''  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''There''s a couple of wartime authors that I always read as soon as they have a new book out and Vicki Beeby is one of them! \u003cb\u003eShe writes the most perfect wartime stories\u003c\/b\u003e.''  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''A well-researched and well-written book All in all a thoroughly good read  which \u003cb\u003eactually brought me to tears at one point  a sign of a good book\u003c\/b\u003e.''  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''\u003cb\u003eWhat a great start to a new series\u003c\/b\u003e!''  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57487899230581,"sku":"9781804365601","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804365601.jpg?v=1786355120","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/girls-of-bomber-command","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}