Then World War II strengthened its grip and she found herself posted back to the island - a stark contrast to the exciting streets of the capital. But, tasked with managing Rushen Camp, a women's internment camp, she realises that the war can be just as dangerous on an island in the middle of the Irish Sea as in the centre of a big city.
A moving and dramatic World War II land girl saga by the author of Lily's War and Bobby's War. - - - - - - Praise for Shirley Mann:'What a brilliant read .
It may be fiction but those things could, and did, happen.' Vera Morgan, wartime WAAF 'An impeccably researched and uplifting story of love, loss and courage: a heartwarming read that will captivate all those who love a good war story.' Clare Harvey, author of The Gunner Girl'A wonderful, inspiring story.
An uplifting and inspiring World War II saga for readers of Nancy Revell and Annie Groves. 1942, Manchester World War Two is in full swing and Lily Mullins is determined to do her bit for the war effort. '[The story] read so true to me and I really didn't want to put it down .