Can hope be found in the depths of war?

July 1942. Newlywed Bobby Atherton has barely had time to experience married life with her airman husband Charlie before war separates them. Bobby must return to her work as an Air Force plotter while Charlie recovers from a devastating injury in Silverdale, leaving them only the odd snatched moment together.

But it isn't only war forcing them apart. Bobby must face the challenge of marriage to a man mentally and physically scarred by his experiences - very different from the man she fell in love with. With her sister Lilian soon to give birth, Bobby is also haunted by the knowledge that Charlie's injury means they may never be blessed with a child of their own.

Nevertheless, Bobby finds friendship and cheer with her fellow WAAFs. She gets involved with an entertainment troupe, using her writing skills to lift the camp's spirits.

And when Charlie resumes operational flying, Bobby's role as a WAAF plotter becomes a matter of life and death. Can the couple survive the war and heal the rift between them?

An inspirational and emotional historical romance, set in World War Two. If you like Maggie Mason or Diane Allen, you'll love this.

The next book in the Made in Yorkshire series will be published in Spring 2026 - don't miss it!

Readers LOVE the Made in Yorkshire series:

'I loved every moment of this book and found it hard to put down. The characters came to life in front of my eyes.' Reader Review

'There are real echoes of All Creatures Great and Small in this story...I loved it.' Reader Review

'LOVED IT!!!...My heart ached when reading this... A lovely story, full of heart and home. I didn't want it to end...' Reader Review

'The life and times of a wartime Yorkshire village and its people shine through, authentic, realistic and charming, and Bobby is a highly likeable heroine with ambition and heart.' Reader Review

'The descriptions of the countryside are so descriptive and beautiful. Bobby's devotion to her community is commendable and heartwarming.' Reader Review

'I loved every page and was sorry when I turned the last page...A five-star read.' Reader Review

'This is a brilliant story and so cleverly written; Bobby has all the attributes we want to see in a modern heroine, but the story is firmly rooted in the past.' Reader Review

About the Author
Betty Firth grew up in rural West Yorkshire in the UK, right in the heart of Bronte country... and she's still there. After graduating from Durham University with a degree in English Literature, she dallied with living in cities including London, Nottingham and Cambridge, but eventually came back with her own romantic hero in tow to her beloved Dales.


Book Information
ISBN 9781804369678
Author Betty Firth
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Canelo Hera
Publisher Canelo
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 23mm