A Song at Twilight [Paperback]

Lilian Harry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2007

It is 1943 and the quiet of Harrowbeer, in Devon, is disrupted by increased activity at the nearly airfield, built at the beginning of the War. Among the squadrons moving in are pilots from Britain, Canada, and Poland. The airfield, with its noise and its population, has a massive impact on the peaceful villages nearby—an impact that will affect some inhabitants for the rest of their lives. Alison, married to a pilot and newly pregnant, soon makes friends with the locals, particularly with May, who finds herself caught up in the life of the RAF, watching and waiting as the pilots and crew carry out their dangerous missions. Then, on the night when Alison's baby is born, her husband is reported missing and Alison and May find themselves facing a dilemma all too familiar to the wives and sweethearts of those who flew the Spitfires, Hurricanes, and other aircraft to protect their country during this time of war.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A riveting read, full of heartache, tensionand the sheer resilience of folk during the Second World War' NEWS LETTER --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Lilian Harry's other titles include The Bells of Burracombe, A Song at Twilight, Storm Over Burracombe, A Stranger in Burracombe, and Under the Apple Tree.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Orion Publishing (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752881256
• ISBN-13: 978-0752881256
• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 4.5 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,288,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hi,I am Lilian Harry and am delighted to welcome you to my Author Central page. I've been writing for a long time now, under the name Donna Baker as well as Lilian Harry, and most of my books are classed as 'historical novels', including those set during the Second World War (which is slightly hurtful, since I remember it....) I grew up near Portsmouth in Hampshire, have lived in Devon, Herefordshire and the Lake District (my favourite place!) and am now back in Devon on the edge of Dartmoor, where I am out every day walking my miniature schnauzer. Apart from writing, I ring bells, take part in amateur dramatics, go to concerts, theatre etc, read and play bridge - but only with very tolerant, forgiving people who like me a lot. (Or on the computer!) I would like to be cloned so that I can do all these things simultaneously.