The extraordinary years of World War II unfold through the eyes of three people, who confront challenges and opportunities they had not imagined.Louise Mitchell learned to fly when she was 19, but for 11 years, she has done little more than give people rides at a small airfield near Sioux City, Iowa. Then a letter arrives with news that a squadron of women pilots is being formed to deliver planes for the Army.Tom Clark has worked for Franklin Roosevelt for more than a decade. As the threat of war looms, he becomes the eyes and ears of the president on a variety of missions. Anne Wilson, a beautiful and brilliant journalist, returns from defeated France to take a job with the Washington Post and resumes her romance with Tom. They are discussing their future together when the news of Pearl Harbor arrives.In this carefully researched novel, we meet numerous historical figures, including Claire Chennault of the Flying Tigers, and Nancy Love, leader of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron. A thoroughly enjoyable way to absorb history! "...weaves the history of World War II in a fresh, new way..." -- Nancy Parrish, WASP on the Web "An engaging and entertaining novel." -- Emily Balestrini, Aerogirl.com "weaves the history of WWII in a fresh new way...and makes it seem almost as if 'you are there.'" -- Wings Across America - WASP on the Web An engaging and entertaining novel. -- Aerogirl.com Ken Libbey has a Ph.D. from Syracuse University and taught at the University of Cincinnati. Now living in Atlanta, this is his first novel after many years of writing nonfiction. A sequel entitled Midnight in Prague is underway. Used Book in Good Condition