Mary, Anne, Iris and tough little Effie form a formidable group when, in 1939, they join the FANYs, or more precisely the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, euphemistically calling themselves 'The Glory Girls'. However, the glory they dreamed of is short-lived as their unit moves from the London blitz to occupied France. Forbidden love, betrayal and tragedy stalk them and as their personal courage is tried - and sometimes found lacking - survival seems to depend largely on luck. This is especially so for Mary. As a Special Operations Executive, and with very little training, she is sent behind enemy lines in a desperate attempt to save the lives of men in a safe house under Nazi threat. And now her only contact has been murdered by the Gestapo...
June Gadsby was born in Felling, Tyne & Wear. Her first love has always been writing, though she is also an accomplished artist. She loves to cook, read and listen to music. She currently lives in south-west France with her photographer husband, Brian, and her miniature Yorkshire terrier. Her previous novels also published by Robert Hale include When Tomorrow Comes, The Jealous Land and To the Ends of the Earth...
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Gastos de envío:
EUR 9,43
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers. Nº de ref. del artículo: wbb0023370023
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Stephen White Books, Bradford, Reino Unido
hardcover. Condición: Good. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. With Dust Cover. Quick dispatch from UK seller. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0000483625
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles