Daisy's Wars by Meg Henderson - unread

New (unread) book, s/c,  Pub; Harper Collins 2006 389 pgs.

'Growing up in a family whose only interest is her older sister, a precociously talented singer, Daisy learns early on how to cope with disappointment and rejections. Strikingly attractive, Daisy is determined to break free and live life on her own terms. Then a despicable act of violence gives her no choice but to leave home. The WAAFs want recruits and Daisy, full of anticipation and trepidation, signs up. Now she can be the person she's always wanted to be - but who exactly is that?

Through the dangers of the war, the raids, the heightened camaraderie, the emotional tension, Daisey comes to realise that she need not put up a front as a good-time girl or an ice-queen. But by then it's too late for the one pilot who almost broke through her reserve.....'  

'Keep the hankies nearby for this truely beautiful bittersweet story of love, loss and the indomitable woman who refuses to be broken.'   Scottish Daily Record.