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Don''t miss the next sweeping historical novel from Corin Burnside. An utterly heart-wrenching and unputdownable novel about love, loss and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Lorna Cook and Kathryn Hughes. 1940: growing up on a farm, Bella Gardner loves nothing more than getting her hands dirty - but her one true dream is to become a pilot. When war breaks out, she immediately signs up for the ATAs, annoyed that she can''t become a fighter pilot, but keen to do something for the war effort. But when her brother gets involved in a tragic accident, Bella must make a decision that changes the course of her life forever. 2013: archaeologist Jenny is excited when she is told about a Spitfire crash down in Plymouth, but is shocked when she discovers that the body of the pilot is still inside the plane. Trying to avoid her own demons, Jenny sets out to solve the mystery of the missing pilot - and discovers that the answer might lie a lot closer to home... Praise for Corin Burnside: '' Five stars for this very accomplished debut , with characters that will pull your heartstrings and an intriguing mystery that made me rush through the chapters.'' NetGalley reviewer, ''A beautiful romance ... Loved it!'' NetGalley reviewer, ''I was completely swept up in this epic story of love, loss and adventure ... I hugely recommend this debut!'' NetGalley reviewer, '' So well written and meticulously researched ... The characters were really believable and I found it easy to picture the story in my head.'' NetGalley reviewer, ''I feel like I have lost a group of friends after finishing this book... a great storyline to devour .'' NetGalley reviewer, ''A well written and captivating story .'' NetGalley reviewer, ...
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Corin Burnside
