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A Wing and a Prayer (Broken Wings Book 1) Kindle Edition

by M W Arnold (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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When Betty Palmer's sister dies under suspicious circumstances whilst landing her Tiger Moth, Betty and three other women pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary in WWII England unite to discover who killed her and why.
Estranged from her family, Penny Blake wants simply to belong. American Doris Winter, running from a personal tragedy, yearns for a new start. Naturally shy Mary Whitworth-Baines struggles to fit in. Together though, they are a force to be reckoned with as they face the mystery that confronts them.

Against the backdrop of war, when ties of friendship are exceptionally strong, they strive to unravel the puzzle's complex threads, risking their lives as they seek justice for Betty's sister.

I felt as though I was part of the story myself and that’s down to the author’s very vivid and realistic storytelling. Ginger Book Geek blog – Top 1000 Reviewer

Reading M W Arnold has somehow restored my faith in my fellow humans and shown me that we can succeed if we work together and this is a much needed message in today’s world. A Wing and a Prayer is super stuff. It’s entertaining, warm and engaging. I loved it. Linda’s Book Bag blog – Top 1000 Reviewer

I’m delighted to see that this is the first in a series – I’m hooked and already looking forward to my return to Hamble and spending more time with the ladies of the ATA. Being Anne blog (Vine Voice)

I was totally engrossed in it and am very happy to realise that there will be more opportunities to catch up on these brave young ladies in future stories in this series - I can't wait to read them! – Splashes Into Books blog (Vine Voice)
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1940s; Family Saga; Historical Fiction; Historical Romance; Intrigue; Mystery; Romance; War
1940s; Family Saga; Historical Fiction; Historical Romance; Intrigue; Mystery; Romance; War
1940s; Family Saga; Historical Fiction; Historical Romance; Intrigue; Mystery; Romance; War

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Wild Blue Yonder is adelightful World War II story featuring a lovely cast of characters who reallydemonstrate the importance of true friendship...The author is clearly veryknowledgeable about the ATA, RAF, airplanes and women pilots, and I very much enjoyedfinding out more about these special ladies and the hard work they did. Christina Courtenay, Best Selling Author of the RunesHistorical series

I felt as though I was partof the story myself and that's down to the author's very vivid and realistic storytelling. Ginger Book Geek blog - Top1000 Reviewer

Reading M W Arnold has somehow restored my faithin my fellow humans and shown me that we can succeed if we work together andthis is a much needed message in today's world. A Wing and a Prayer is superstuff. It's entertaining, warm and engaging. I loved it. Linda's Book Bag blog - Top1000 Reviewer

I'm delighted to see that this is the first in aseries - I'm hooked and already looking forward to my return to Hamble andspending more time with the ladies of the ATA. Being Anne blog (Vine Voice)

I was totally engrossed in it and am very happy torealise that there will be more opportunities to catch up on these brave youngladies in future stories in this series - I can't wait to read them! - Splashes Into Books blog(VineVoice)

About the Author

Mick is a hopeless romantic who was born in England and spent fifteen years roaming around the world in the pay of HM Queen Elisabeth II in the Royal Air Force before putting down roots and realizing how much he missed the travel. This he's replaced some what with his writing, including reviewing books and supporting fellow saga and romance authors in promoting their novels.

He's the proud keeper of two Romanian Were-Cats, is mad on the music of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys, and enjoys the theatre and loving his Manchester-United-supporting wife.

Finally, Mick is a full member of the Romantic Novelists Association. A Wing and a Prayer will be his second published novel, and he is very proud to be welcomed into The Rose Garden.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08KTWTX8Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Wild Rose Press, Inc (November 9, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
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M W Arnold lives near Northampton, UK and is known to his family and friends as, Mick. He was in the Royal Air Force for 16 years, visiting many different countries and very much enjoying himself; thank you, Queen Elizabeth II. He began writing as these characters needed their own voices. For a few years now, he's been a member of the Romantic Novelists Association, a wonderful group of writers who've welcomed this bloke into their fold with open arms. He's active on Twitter and Instagram as @mick859.

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  • Barb
    5.0 out of 5 stars We'll Meet Again!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021
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    M.W. Arnold's A Wing and a Prayer intrigued me from the start as it shines a mirror on one of my favorite historical eras, WWII. And furthermore Arnold, a former RAF airman himself, introduces us to the ATA, the female volunteer pilots who delivered the planes to bases throughout England. I was particularly moved by a passage in which the ladies out for a walk watch as overhead British bombers fly in formations under a bomber's moon to bomb Germany. My dad, an RAF navigator was one of those airmen who flew Lancaster bombers.
    But tucked into this history lesson is mystery and murder. Penny, Mary, both Brits and Doris, an American meet when they are assigned to fly out of RAF Hamble base. These ladies reminded me of Nancy Drew and her pals Bess and George, my childhood fictional friends who were always up to their necks solving mysteries. Frequently compared to the British sleuth Miss Marple, Arnold's trio set out to solve the murder of their landlady, Betty's sister. A steady diet of fish and chips and tea and chatter fortifies the ladies as they meet a group of nefarious strangers. The passages of the ladies flying are written with a knowledge and skill that puts you right in the cockpit. By the end of the book, all the ladies have found the time for romance, too. This is the first book in a series so I know that the ladies and I will meet again.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars broken wings
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
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    While I enjoyed reading this book I felt it did drag in places.
    WWII is my favorite era for reading and I always glean more information about that era with each book. So in this sense this was a good book.
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  • Wendy
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Wing And A Prayer And A Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2021
    In Britain during World War II women pilots played a critical role in the Air Transport Auxiliary, a very dangerous endeavor, flying Spitfires and many other types of planes from factories to RAF squadrons. Author M.W. Arnold treats readers to a fictional glimpse into the lives of four ATA pilots thrown together to do their part in this war effort. Their skills are put to the test not only in the skies but on the ground as these women stumble into a deadly mystery right at their air field in England. It will require them to work together and pool their skills to uncover how another pilot was murdered, and by who. Their friendships grow, as does their determination to right this wrong. They move forward on A Wing And A Prayer despite their own peril, to find the killer and bring that cut-throat to justice.

    Each of these main characters has her own compelling reasons for joining the ATA force. Some are running away from a past, but all are committed to this cause which is greater than herself. Fascinating that one of them is an American, Doris. She's not only adjusting to the challenges of her assignments, she is learning about life in Britain. Three cheers for fish and chips! Due to a funny series of events, three of the women end up meeting fellow pilot Betty and boarding at her place. That's where they discover the events that took place a few months earlier and led to the death of Betty's sister. Suspicions grow as more is learned about that final plane landing, and as surprises about her sister's life surface.

    Sparks fly over other people that the women meet, including romantic interests that are as unique as each of their personalities. The passion of this setting filled with imminent danger intensifies all emotions of friendship, love, and dedication. These tenacious women work hard for their cause, and for each other. Their delightful personalities and little quirks are so much fun to read about. The humor in this novel is laugh out loud.

    A Wing And A Prayer is the first book in the Broken Wing series by author M. W. Arnold, who tells such a wonderful story that includes sweet humor and fun, but also great intensity and suspense. The characters jump off the page to include you in their adventures. The author's research is impressive, and so very skillfully woven into the fiction. Interest in the real life pilots may spur you to learn more as you wait for the sequel. You'll marvel at the many insights this British author provides in this exciting and fun work of historical mystery fiction.
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  • Peggy Chambers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Historical fiction of female pilots in WWII
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2021
    Having been a pilot in the Royal Air Force himself for 16 years, the author knows about aviation and planes. This fun romp through World War II ATA female pilots makes war seem like more fun than it probably was. But the characters were genuine, and I especially liked Bobby the dog. He often saved the day. This Miss Marple style murder mystery is sure to please and I look forward to the next two novels.
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  • dwillis
    3.0 out of 5 stars WWII meets Agatha Christie
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020
    WWII fiction meets Agatha Christie in A Wing and a Prayer by M W Arnold. An electric group of ladies with varied pasts meet while serving with the ATA in England during WWII. When they find out Betty's sister died under mysterious circumstances, the girls work to find her killer. With the help of the local newspaper woman, her cub reporter and dog, the girls uncover not only a murder but a black market enterprise.

    I was allowed to read this on #netgalley. It has recently been released.
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  • SR Avid Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was expecting and thoroughly enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021
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    I was expecting some kind of historical story of women’s role during World War II and it was but with little historical emphasis. The book is truly along the lines of an Agatha Christie novel, a bit comical and cute with some romance intertwined with the mystery.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Eager for Wild Blue Yonder
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2021
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    Really enjoyed. I was eager to go straight to the next book. Though I do not normally go for romance, this book harbour substance and intrigue.
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  • Lanky Lady
    5.0 out of 5 stars A light-hearted WWII read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2021
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    What a lovely, lively bunch the women of the Air Transport Auxillary Mystery Club are in this novel by M W Arnold! Set in 1942, it’s said to be the first in a series so there’s lots more fun and mysteries to solve. In this one, the group of friends are anxious to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding Betty’s twin sister’s death. Originally dismissed as an accident, Betty is convinced that her sister was killed and the gang, all fancying themselves as Miss Marples, decide to have a go at finding the real motive behind her death. I liked Arnold’s light but witty style and it made for easy reading for someone who isn’t a big fan of mystery novels. His research was exceptional and I got a real feel for what the ATA was all about. I was also amazed to learn that it was a voluntary unit not a military one. Brave, brave women!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2024
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    Excellent series first read from this author
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  • keatsie
    3.0 out of 5 stars more mystery and research would have improved this story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2022
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    A WW2 murder mystery set in Hamble amongst the women of the ATA. The story was gentle, very much in the Miss Marple style with lots of tea, biscuits and fish and chip suppers, not to mention love affairs. I’m not averse to a gentle mystery, but the plot felt a touch on the thin side, and it was disappointing to have no clues to unravel as everything was laid out almost from the outset. I’d hoped for more of the history of the ATA but found very little and hearing Hamble repeatedly called a town rather than the village it is, even now, was distracting. More research and more mystery would have made this a much more enjoyable read.
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  • mrs s a holt
    5.0 out of 5 stars It’s great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2024
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    Brilliant read
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