Lady Flyer by Heather B. Moore

 

Based on a true story and set against the backdrop of WWII, a young woman’s love of flying becomes an epic fight for identity and equality.

In the quiet town of Houghton, Michigan, sixteen-year-old Nancy Harkness discovers a passion that ignites her heart in ways she never expected. The arrival of barnstormer pilots brings more than just the thrill of their daring stunts; it brings the promise of adventure. Nancy vows she will be a pilot someday.

Years later, as the dark clouds of World War II gather on the horizon, Nancy’s dreams take a new and daring turn. With unwavering determination, she envisions a squadron of female pilots. Yet, her path is far from clear. The male-dominated world of aviation pushes back, determined to keep women out of the skies.

But Nancy isn’t alone in her quest for equality. Jackie Cochran, a formidable aviatrix and Nancy’s rival, has her own dreams and ambitions for women in aviation. As they both navigate the turbulent skies of a nation at war, their destinies intertwine in a story of rivalry, respect, and competition.

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About The Author

 

Her ancient era historicals and thrillers are written under pen name H.B. Moore. She writes historical women's fiction, romance and inspirational non-fiction under Heather B. Moore, and . . . speculative fiction under Jane Redd. This can all be confusing, so her kids just call her Mom. Heather attended Cairo American College in Egypt and the Anglican School of Jerusalem in Israel. Despite failing her high school AP English exam, Heather persevered and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in something other than English.

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Literary honors: 2020 Goodreads Choice Award Semi-Finalist, Foreword 2020 INDIES Finalist, ALA Best New Books - September 2020, 6-time Best of State Recipient for Best in Literary Arts, 2019 Maggie Award Winner, 6-time Whitney Award Winner, and 2-time Golden Quill Award Winner.

 

My Review

 This is a fictional read, but so well researched. We begin with Nancy Harkness as a sixteen year old, and with the flame that ignites in her for flying.
We are there as she blossoms from a young woman to adult hood, through losses and tragedy. I did love that at the end we were given updates on her life.
There is also a synopsis of each chapter in the back of the book.
We are given a beautiful love story, but the main focus is how much this woman did for other women, especially in the flight industry. Not uncommon now to see women pilots, but there was so much prejudice, and I'm shaking my head at the odd beliefs some of these powerful men had.
A great story to get lost in, and wanting to see how the filled the needs during WWII.
I enjoy books by this author she does a wonderful and thorough job!
I received this book through the Publisher Shadow Mountain, and was not required to give a positive review.