{"product_id":"bobbys-war","title":"Bobby's War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the RNA romantic saga award 2021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring and uplifting tale of women on the home front, for fans of Molly Green and Vicki Beeby. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A gripping series. I've loved every one' Rosie Goodwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's 1942 and Bobby Hollis has joined the Air Transport Auxiliary in a team known as the 'glamour girls' - amazing women who pilot aircraft all around the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBobby always wanted to escape life on the family farm and the ATA seemed like the perfect opportunity for her. But there's always something standing in her way. Like a demanding father, who wants to marry her off to a rich man. And the family secrets that threaten to engulf everything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Bobby navigates her way through life, and love, she has to learn that controlling a huge, four-engined bomber might just be easier than controlling her own life . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'What a brilliant read! Shirley Mann has given such a well-researched and comprehensive picture of the lives of the courageous women of the ATA, and Bobby is a wonderful heroine. Brave, clever and opinionated, I absolutely loved spending time with her.' Ginny Bell, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dover Cafe at War  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Shirley Mann has given us in Bobby Hollis an inspiration. Plucky and resourceful as she delivers her WW2 aircraft, Bobby is exactly the sort of person you'd want at your side in real life today. This is a perfect read when all you want to do is curl up to enjoy a lovely novel. Brava!' Kitty Danton, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Evacuee Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Rich in period detail, nostalgia, intrigue, romance and the realities of life in a perilous and unpredictable corner of the home front, \u003ci\u003eBobby's War\u003c\/i\u003e is a saga full of history, heart and our proud national heritage.' \u003ci\u003eLancashire Evening Post  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss Shirley Mann's other books in the collection on inspiring war-time women - \u003ci\u003eLily's War\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHannah's War, Bridget's War \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMaggie's War.\u003c\/i\u003e Available now. And pre-order \u003ci\u003eFaith's War\u003c\/i\u003e, coming 2026.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- - - - - - - - - - - - - \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders love \u003ci\u003eBobby's War\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I loved this book. \u003cb\u003eA fabulous read\u003c\/b\u003e.' Netgalley reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'If you love family sagas based in the war, \u003cb\u003ethis is the book for you\u003c\/b\u003e.' Netgalley reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'An\u003cb\u003e emotional journey \u003c\/b\u003ethroughout.' Netgalley reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLily's War\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'[The story] read so true to me and \u003cb\u003eI really didn't want to put it  down\u003c\/b\u003e . . .  It may be fiction but those things could, and did, happen.'  Vera  Morgan, wartime WAAF\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'An impeccably  researched and\u003cb\u003e uplifting  story of love, loss and courage\u003c\/b\u003e: a heartwarming  read that will  captivate all those who love a good war story.' Clare  Harvey, author of  \u003ci\u003eThe Gunner Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003ewonderful, inspiring story\u003c\/b\u003e. I can't wait to read more from Shirley Mann.' Sheila Newberry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zaffre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54219689754968,"sku":"9781838772222","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781838772222.jpg?v=1765344636","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/bobbys-war","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}