{"product_id":"ops-room-girls","title":"Ops Room Girls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for the RNA Romantic Saga of the Year Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Evie's dreams come crashing down, she's determined to still make something of herself in these trying times \u003cp\u003eIt is 1939 and working class \u003cb\u003eEvie Bishop\u003c\/b\u003e has received a scholarship to study mathematics at Oxford when tragedy turns her life upside down. Evie must seek a new future for herself and, inspired to contribute to the war effort, joins the Women's Auxiliary Air Force as an Ops Room plotter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePosted to a fighter station on the Sussex Coast, Evie befriends two other WAAFs  shy, awkward \u003cb\u003eMay\u003c\/b\u003e and flirty, glamorous \u003cb\u003eJess\u003c\/b\u003e. Faced with earning the approval of strict officers and finding their way in a male dominated world, the three girls band together to overcome challenges, navigate new romances and keep their pilots safe in the skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the German bombers seem to know more than they should about the base's operations, and soon Evie, May and Jess are caught up in a world more dangerous than they ever imagined\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans of Daisy Styles, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Ops Room Girls\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A fabulous tale of courage, comradeship and romance.' Glynis Peters, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Orphan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A lovely book. Vicki Beeby is a saga author to watch.' Margaret Dickinson, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e Top Ten bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Full of excitement, energy and romance, this story kept me turning the pages eagerly.' Lesley Eames, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Brighton Guest House Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An exceptional historical saga about young women forging new paths in an uncertain world at war... rich with historical detail, and a must read for historical fiction fans.' Andie Newton, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl I Left Behind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An utter joy to read, from the first page to the last. I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone with a liking for strong characters, a taste for danger, and a deeply romantic soul.' Terri Nixon, author of \u003ci\u003ePenhaligon's Gift\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Entertaining from beginning to end. I can't recommend it highly enough.' Gemma Jackson, bestselling author of the \u003ci\u003eIvy Rose\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canelo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54218090479960,"sku":"9781800320918","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781800320918_8ae8d676-37ca-4947-8d2a-60bf91f3a09d.jpg?v=1780380949","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/ops-room-girls","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}