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Virgin Flight (A Women in War Historical Romance Book 2) Kindle Edition

by E.V. Bancroft (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 336 ratings

Can love triumph in the battle between duty and desire?
Beryl Jenkinson is a young dreamer determined to break free. Though bound to her family’s garage, her heart dreams of taking flight with Attagirls, the brave women piloting planes across the nation to play a vital role in the war effort.

Odette de Lavigne embodies the allure of a World War Two pin-up girl: glamorous, seductive, and a masterful pilot. But beneath her carefree demeanour lies a poignant secret.

Their destinies collide when Odette literally crashes into Beryl’s life, sparking a blaze of passion and an enduring infatuation. Fate reunites them at the ATA, but can love conquer the clash between duty and enchanting desire?

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    A Women in War Historical Romance
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  5. Publication date
    December 1, 2023
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About the Author

E.V. Bancroft always wanted to write when she grew up. Despite that, she had a career's worth of numbers as an accountant. Now her debut novel has won a Golden Crown Literary Award, maybe she's grown up at last. E.V. lives near Bristol, England with her daughter and neurotic cat.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CKJWQZ45
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Butterworth Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 829 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1915009265
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ A Women in War Historical Romance
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 336 ratings

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E.V. Bancroft always wanted to be a writer when she grew up. Despite that she had a career's worth of numbers as an accountant. Her debut novel, Warm Pearls and Paper Cranes won the Golden Crown Literary Society (Goldie). Her third novel, Green For Love will be published on 1 June 2023 and she's working on her fourth. Maybe she's grown up, at last?

She lives near Bristol, England with her daughter and neurotic cat.

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1. What book had the most significant impact on your life?

Brene Brown books – probably “the power of vulnerability”

2. If you found out the world was ending in a year, how would you spend your time?

Spending time with friends and family… and writing!

3. If you could have a second chance at one event in your life, what would you choose?

Doing an off-road driving competition in Morocco. It was exhausting, frightening and exhilarating.

4. If you could choose to be any animal, what animal would you choose to be?

An elephant. They are so loyal and intelligent.

5. If you could tell your younger self any one thing, what would it be?

Believe in yourself. Accept your doubts and fear and do it anyway. And have fun!

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Customers find the book's story captivating and beautifully written, with well-developed characters. They appreciate its historical accuracy, with one customer noting the well-done description of the period, and another highlighting its combination of women's history. Customers describe the book as readable and emotionally engaging, with one review mentioning it had them "writhing for more."

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19 customers mention "Story quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's story captivating and beautifully written, describing it as a great love story that holds their interest throughout.

"...that given the content, and timeframe a slow build is absolutely appropriate to the plot line. That makes all of the difference to me...." Read more

"...feelings of Beryl and Odette are revealed throughout, with wonderfully described flights, friendships, fear, loves, dream and hope taking center..." Read more

"Beautifully written story on finding love during a time when many lives are being lost. Can't recommend this book enough." Read more

"...even though this is neither and grab my attention and kept me interested the whole way through...." Read more

13 customers mention "Readability"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with one customer noting it's amazing from beginning to end, while another mentions it's a great joy to read.

"...Virgin Flight divinely captures it all in a remarkable, personal, and realistic fashion...." Read more

"...Thank you for the amazing read" Read more

"...It’s a great story and you’ll even learn a lot reading it. I recommended for everybody." Read more

"This is a sappy romance novel and I absolutely loved it. It was such fun to read I read it in one sitting. Excellent debut." Read more

8 customers mention "Character development"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer noting the intense emotions they share.

"...is mild, what actually makes it elevated spicy is the intense feelings the characters share...." Read more

"...The main character was fleshed out very well. The author had you invested in the story from the start...." Read more

"...This book was well written and edited. The characters were well developed and I could not put the book down." Read more

"...The characters were solid and the story captivating!" Read more

6 customers mention "Historical accuracy"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the historical elements of the book, with one customer noting the well-done descriptions of the period and another highlighting the combination of women's history.

"...is a wonderful combination of a rare genres —- it’s both sapphic and historical. It’s set in Britain during the years of WWII...." Read more

"I love the combination of history- women’s history in the larger history of the war and love. The characters were solid and the story captivating!" Read more

"...If you enjoy well rounded, diverse characters and some history this book is for you. The supporting characters are enjoyed just as much as the main...." Read more

"...It was obvious E.V. Bancroft wrote this story with great research and tender love...." Read more

6 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one mentioning they read it in one sitting.

"This had me almost punching the air with frustration. It is a very well written and beautiful slow burn and had me writhing for more...." Read more

"...This book was well written and edited. The characters were well developed and I could not put the book down." Read more

"Excellent writing and descriptions of action set the stage for this slow burn romance...." Read more

"...It was such fun to read I read it in one sitting. Excellent debut." Read more

3 customers mention "Emotional content"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional content of the book, with one review noting it evokes strong feelings throughout, while another mentions it has no feigned angst.

"...That makes all of the difference to me. There was no feigned angst, it was a natural and believable part of the storyline...." Read more

"...It is a very well written and beautiful slow burn and had me writhing for more...." Read more

"...I was made to feel very emotional throughout and appreciated every moment. Thank you." Read more

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  • JeanQueen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heightened Love
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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    This was a wonderfully told story. I am admittedly not a fan of the extremely slow burn, but this was certainly worth the wait. The actual plot is riveting enough that the reader enjoys the intensified slow build to the romance. What really sets this apart is that given the content, and timeframe a slow build is absolutely appropriate to the plot line. That makes all of the difference to me. There was no feigned angst, it was a natural and believable part of the storyline. However, what seals the deal is that although the spice level is mild, what actually makes it elevated spicy is the intense feelings the characters share. The author is gentle with the love scenes but she still doesn’t skimp out on the reader. It’s a deft hand that utilized and the story is made all the better for it. There are some poignant lines about what it means to be a woman who has agency in a time where women had none, and what it means to be a woman who loves a woman and claim that space. This was definitely one where I was sad to see the characters go, but they will remain in my memory.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.Slow Burn
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
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    The story was during the WWII, where they needed women to fly aircrafts. Beryl the main character was passionate about flying and when she was 16 she first met Odette who took her for a ride in her plane. That was all it took for Beryl to want to fly. but Joyce & Maize were their best friends. All flying planes and transferring stations so they could all stay together.

    Of course it was during at time where you could lose their jobs just for being gay. Odette having her heart broken in pieces before has closed it off. Beryl attracted to Odette was pushed away at every turn.

    The main character was fleshed out very well. The author had you invested in the story from the start.

    I will be looking for more books by the author.
    Thank you for immersing me in this story!
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  • MissLynn
    4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely, old fashioned romance
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
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    Virgin Flight is a historical novel of days past where same sex couples couldn’t be together openly for fear of losing loved ones and their livelihoods.

    But instead of getting the standard tired, tragic ending we get a romance - a HEA. How refreshing!
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  • Gabby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intimate and Universal Love Story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
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    It's hard to imagine what it was like when the world was at war and nobody knew what the outcome would be. It's equally difficult to recall how painful and secretive two women in love had to be during the same time. Virgin Flight divinely captures it all in a remarkable, personal, and realistic fashion. The private thoughts and feelings of Beryl and Odette are revealed throughout, with wonderfully described flights, friendships, fear, loves, dream and hope taking center stage. This was a remarkable tale, that can be understood from both a personal and universal perspective. A lot of fears, drama, romance, and tears (sad and joyous) are shared upon its pages.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024
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    Beautifully written story on finding love during a time when many lives are being lost. Can't recommend this book enough.
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  • Marti del she
    5.0 out of 5 stars slow burn
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
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    This had me almost punching the air with frustration. It is a very well written and beautiful slow burn and had me writhing for more. The fact that she had it so well done I felt like I was reading a wonderful movie. Thank you for the amazing read
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  • shadokat
    4.0 out of 5 stars great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
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    This book is a wonderful combination of a rare genres —- it’s both sapphic and historical.
    It’s set in Britain during the years of WWII.
    The two MCs want to help in the war effort but are struggling against misogyny for female pilots, in addition to having to hide their love from a public that would condemn it.
    Definitely recommend this book.
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  • tbd
    5.0 out of 5 stars love it 💕 q
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
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    I rarely say it, but I really love this book. I’m a historical novel guy and even though this is neither and grab my attention and kept me interested the whole way through. It’s a great story and you’ll even learn a lot reading it. I recommended for everybody.
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  • Hazel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
    Reviewed in Australia on December 2, 2023
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    I read this book in one sitting and enjoyed every word. Great characters and fantastic story line. It was a revelation on the work that women did during the war. The weaving of the live story completed the times.
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  • MULAC
    5.0 out of 5 stars slow burn throughout WW2
    Reviewed in France on January 10, 2024
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    I really enjoyed this book. The descriptions of the planes in flight are really good. No mistakes, which is rare in books with airplanes.
    A very slow burn between the main characters throughout the Second World War.
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  • D-M-W
    5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2024
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    Absolutely fantastic storyline. I loved reading this, It was captivating and just brilliant. I couldn't put it down.
    I definitely recommend this book. 💯
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  • Christine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, a great book
    Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2023
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    Virgin Flight was a great book. I didn't understand the importance of the ATA. Ferrying planes across England, Wales and Scotland. The women of ATA were brave.
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  • Stair
    5.0 out of 5 stars Emotionally engaging
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2024
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this atmospheric tale of love, danger and wartime challenges.
    It is well written AND well edited, which is great: full marks to the editor, or editing team.
    If anyone wants to read a similar tale of women doing the same type of job over the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, Silver Wings, by H. P. Munroe is another really engaging read.
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