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"Do you realize that you've been intruding in what is acknowledged to be the most dangerous side of war? Believe me, had the men in that building known that you were there and were watching them, they would have - er - disposed of you without the slightest compunction."
"Oh, I realize all that," agreed Worrals. "What about it? Quite a lot of people are risking their lives in this war. Is there any reason why we should be exceptions?"
In this book, Worrals and Frecks of the WAAF get entangled in espionage, help out the French Resistance, and organize a spectacular rescue. This all comes about after Worrals notices a leaf stuck to the undercarriage of a plane, a leaf from a plant that doesn't grow anywhere the plane has supposedly been, and proceeds to make a Sherlock Holmes-worthy set of deductions and investigations. She pulls on a single thread, and all sorts of things come up with it. Accompanied by the loyal Frecks, Worrals pursues a spy, makes a dramatic forced landing, and ends up the official leader of an extremely dramatic rescue behind enemy lines.
There's about two pages' worth of Worrals being courted by fellow pilot Bill; Frecks threatens to bail out of the plane if such goings-on continue. Bill is fine - he particularly endeared himself to me by giving an exhausted and emotionally drained Worrals a much-needed packet of raisins, and assuring her that everyone collapses to some degree at the end of a mission - but Frecks is right there.
The series continues to blend very exciting adventure with atmospheric settings and fascinating little glimpses into ordinary life during WWII. Worrals and Frecks get trapped in a nightclub with the spy they're tailing when air raid sirens sound, and have to continue to dodge him inside; most people continue dancing. Why not? They're in the same amount of danger whether they dance or not.
You can download a free ebook at The Faded Page.
If you want a paper copy, there's a reprint edition available. Unfortunately, it's been given absolutely hideous new illustrations.
"Oh, I realize all that," agreed Worrals. "What about it? Quite a lot of people are risking their lives in this war. Is there any reason why we should be exceptions?"
In this book, Worrals and Frecks of the WAAF get entangled in espionage, help out the French Resistance, and organize a spectacular rescue. This all comes about after Worrals notices a leaf stuck to the undercarriage of a plane, a leaf from a plant that doesn't grow anywhere the plane has supposedly been, and proceeds to make a Sherlock Holmes-worthy set of deductions and investigations. She pulls on a single thread, and all sorts of things come up with it. Accompanied by the loyal Frecks, Worrals pursues a spy, makes a dramatic forced landing, and ends up the official leader of an extremely dramatic rescue behind enemy lines.
There's about two pages' worth of Worrals being courted by fellow pilot Bill; Frecks threatens to bail out of the plane if such goings-on continue. Bill is fine - he particularly endeared himself to me by giving an exhausted and emotionally drained Worrals a much-needed packet of raisins, and assuring her that everyone collapses to some degree at the end of a mission - but Frecks is right there.
The series continues to blend very exciting adventure with atmospheric settings and fascinating little glimpses into ordinary life during WWII. Worrals and Frecks get trapped in a nightclub with the spy they're tailing when air raid sirens sound, and have to continue to dodge him inside; most people continue dancing. Why not? They're in the same amount of danger whether they dance or not.
You can download a free ebook at The Faded Page.
If you want a paper copy, there's a reprint edition available. Unfortunately, it's been given absolutely hideous new illustrations.
