Estranged from her family since just after World War II, Mary Browning has spent her entire adult life hiding from her Jewish heritage. Now eighty-seven years old and a widow, she is haunted by a lifetime of secrets and fading memories of the family she left behind. Her one outlet is the writing group she’s presided over for a decade, but when a new member walks in–a fifteen year old girl who reminds her so much of her beloved sister Sarah–Mary is certain fate delivered Elyse Strickler to her for a reason.
She hires the serious-eyed teenager to type up her story of a daring female pilot during WWII who gambled everything for her dreams–and both their lives take flight in unexpected ways.
At times laugh-out-loud funny and at others heart-wrenching, this is a story of identity, betrayal, love, hope, and forgiveness.
GENRE: Women’s Commercial/Historical Fiction
PUBLISHER: William Morrow
RELEASE DATE: May 3, 2016
PAGES: 368
Maggie Leffler is an American novelist and a family medicine physician. A native of Columbia, Maryland, she graduated from University of Delaware and volunteered with Americorps before attending St. George’s University School of Medicine. She practices medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she lives with her husband and sons. The Secrets of Flight is her third novel.
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Maggie Leffler will be awarding a physical copy of The Secrets of Flight and another historical fiction title (US Only) to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
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This sounds really interesting. I enjoy reading books set in WWII, so I’m sure I would like it
Thanks for hosting on the tour & giveaway.
Thanks for hosting!
I’m loving the cover! And the synopsis is interesting. Thanks!
I love the cover too!!
This book sounds very interesting. I have added it to TBR list:)
I’m adding this one to my wish list! It sounds very interesting.
I’ve seen this one around. It looks really good.
I love that she hires a teen to type up her story. It is amazing how someone can mentor someone way younger than them.
I love historical novels and WW2 is my favorite era to read about.
This looks like such a great read! I love WWII fiction! And the cover is gorgeous!
This book sounds wonderful! I love historical fiction. Thanks for the spotlight and giveaway.
This is another new author to me. This book sure does sound like an interesting one! Thanks for this giveaway and introduction to this book.
i’m reading it right now and so far I’m really enjoying it!
This sounds like an intriguing novel! Is this based on fact? I’m curious!
I want to know that too! I’m reading it right now & really enjoying it so far!
I enjoy reading about women aviators! What adventures they must have…. 🙂
yes!
Ahhh … the summary shares just enough information to reel me in! Adding this to my wish list. Thanks for offering this giveaway!
doesn’t it sound great?!?
This book looks so good and exciting.. Thanks for the giveaway.
Marilyn
I’ve not read any books by this author but it does sound like a book I’d enjoy. Another book to add to my “want to read” list.
Lol
New-to-me author…yay! This books sounds intriguing, thanks for the chance!
Looks interesting. I really enjoy historical fiction. I’ll add it to my to-read list and keep my fingers crossed!
I enjoy reading WWII era books! This one sounds awesome! 🙂
Ohhh my gosh I SO need to read this book!
I love the cover of this book! Looks like a good one! 🙂
i love the cover too!