‘Under A Sky On Fire’ by Suzanne Kelman a historical fiction story set during the Blitz in World War II. The book revolves around three very different women, who meet and become firm friends.
They are all doing their bit for the war, Julia, her husband is a soldier fighting in the war. They have two children who are being sent to the Cotswolds for their safety. Diana works on the Barrage balloons, who comes from Birmingham. Finally Lizzie, a young woman who has moved away from her Aunt and Uncle in Scotland and who is keeping her own secret while working in the work effort spotting planes during missions. It is while on these missions she meets a pilot called Jack and she falls in love. She is certain that she will lose him if he ever discovers the secret that drew her to London in the first place.
Suzanne Kelman has created a very real story of the brave women who played their part in the Second World War and the hardships they faced at this time. We are witness to the fighting spirit of everyone on the Home Front. Their spirit may diminish but it will never be extinguished is the message I get from this book.
I loved getting to know these three brave women but Lizzie was the one that pulled at the heartstrings, her reason for being in London initially leads to her never stopping in her search and makes this a very emotional story. I was proud of this woman who never gives up, she is the British spirit personified.
A book about love, loss and the tenacity of the women in these times. I was on the edge of tears in parts of this book it affected me that much. A touching story that will stay with me, especially when I think of my own grandmother who lived through this time also.
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the copy of the book for me to write my review today.
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