The Listening Sky
The Listening Sky by Lesley Denny, published by Arrow Books in 1987, is a work of literature that explores the life of Eileen Howard during the tumultuous year of 1940. Seeking to escape her role as a third housemaid at Charnwood House, Eileen joins the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), driven by her intense feelings for Jonathan Pemberley, the heir to Charnwood. As she navigates her new environment, Eileen encounters women from diverse backgrounds, each with their own aspirations and challenges amid the backdrop of war.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of love, duty, and resilience during a time of conflict. The story presents the emotional landscape of Eileen and her companions as they confront the tragedies and triumphs that wartime brings. With a focus on themes of hope and personal growth, this edition spans 373 pages and is written in English, offering an immersive experience into the lives of women in wartime.
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It is 1940 and for Eileen Howard entering the WAAF is her means of escape escape from the shacklesof service as third housemaid at Charnwood House, and escape from a passion that burns fiercely within her her love for JonathanPemberley, Charnwood’s son and heir.Now thrown together with women from all walks of life, women with their own hopes and fears, anddreams, Eileen faces the tragedies and triumphs which only war can bring . . .’A moving result’ IRISH TIMES’Convincing wartime atmosphere and background’ YORKSHIRE POST
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