Published: Jan. 11, 2011
Words: 70298 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook short description

A historical mystery that takes place in a defense plant. Although fictional, the well-researched book offers a glimpse into the lives of women who served at home during World War II, Rosie the Riveters, and sheds some light on the seldom told stories of the women who ferried military planes from plants to air bases around the country—Women Airforce Service Pilots—WASP.

Extended description

In July 1944 A member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots struggles to land her A-24 dive bomber whose engine suddenly burst into flames. A week later another pilot's life is threatened when the rudder cables of a BT-13 training plane snap mid flight. The plane goes into a deadly spin and she prepares to jump, only to discover her canopy is jammed. Are these accidents the result of sabotage or mechanical failure? The work of Nazi sympathizers or washed out US Army pilots?

Tags

world war ii, wwii, homefront, wasp, women airforce service pilots, rosie the riveter, women in wwii

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The Woman in the Wing
For the majority of 'Rosie the Riveters' employed at defense plants, the work offers little in the way of excitement. That isn't true for Char Mercer and Ellie Frazier, who find their jobs at the factory anything but dull. Char, a grounded pilot, and Ellie, a cryptographer for the FBI, pose as riveters as they try to uncover Nazi agents.

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Review by: Dar Mil on April 19, 2011 :
Not my usual genre; I enjoyed it just the same. Jean Sheldon sends the reader back to a time when women were becoming more than housewives. The unfortunate truth shows that for all the ground we thought we had gained, much has fallen away.

The story has a build up of excitement and intrigue. Trying to figure out who the bad guys/women are, the reader is caught up in mystery.

My reason for giving it less than four stars is the dialogue. It seemed awkward at times. And maybe it was just me, but I found keeping track of who's who confusing all the way to the end. Maybe that is due to the lack of military training on my part. I need to understand ranking. So someone who has studied that may have better luck in reading this. Even still the story kept me interested.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Rick Beetham on April 01, 2011 :
This is a great little spy mystery wrapped up around the trials and tribulations and challenges of women serving in the WASP during WWII.

It's not a heavy read, and is somewhat of a page turner (although not seat of the pants.)

Jean Sheldon does a great job of mixing historical situations with fiction while at the same time gives the reader an insight into the challenges that women faced who wished to serve.

Highly recommended!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Susan France on March 31, 2011 :
Great Book!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: jrostowsky on March 29, 2011 :
I loved the book. I love the whole genre of military air battles mixed in with a little history as well (aka Clancy, Cussler, Giffin, etc). This book was a nice change of pace to see when technology wasn't so advanced when flying planes and to learn about the history of what WASP did for the US back in WWII. Layer in the mystery involving the Nazi spys and you get 5 stars from me! I too would love to read the next book!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Connie Smith on March 29, 2011 : (no rating)
Where's the second book! I really enjoyed the book. A reminder of the work that the women did during the war and the negative reactions and consequences. Great read and wonderful characters.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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