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![]() Keine Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. This book about 2 elderly women who served in WWII was fun and interesting. Penny, now 97, was in FANY - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, and her sister Josephine, now 99, served as a WREN - Women's Royal Naval Service. The book starts with the women being awarded the Légion d’honneur medal for their service, but then gives their back story as well. It follows their young lives, their service during the war, the loves they had, the secrets they lived and kept, and the current time in their lives. There is also a jewel heist story and a hostage situation. It is quite an adventure. Told in multiple timelines, we follow two spirited nonagenarian sisters who are Britain's most treasured WWII veterans. With elements of comedy, mystery, and espionage, this is also a captivating blend of historical fiction with a dash of romance. While entertaining, the plot's complexity sometimes overwhelms. But amidst the chaos, I love how their great-nephew Archie's love and devotion for them shines through. This book is full of love and laughter. It will keep you guessing what trouble these sisters will cause next! keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Meet the Williamson sisters, Britain's most treasured World War II veterans. Now in their nineties, Josephine and Penny are in demand, popping up at commemorative events all over the country. Despite their age, they're in great form -- sprightly and sparky, and always in search of their next "excitement." This time it's a trip to Paris to receive the Legion d'honneur, accompanied by their devoted great-nephew, Archie. Keen historian Archie believes his great aunts had minor roles in the Women's Royal Navy and the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, but that's only half the story. There's a reason sweet Auntie Penny can dispatch a would-be mugger with a brolly. This trip to Paris is not what it seems either. Scandal and crime have quietly trailed the sisters since the war. Now armed with new information about an old adversary, these much decorated (but admittedly ancient) veterans intend to settle scores, avenge lost friends, and pull off one last heist before the curtain comes down on their illustrious careers. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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I thought it started out kind of silly, but I began to enjoy it more once the story reverted to the sisters’ wartime experiences. In addition to the backstory of the war years, this ultimately charming novel included a mystery, as well as some romance, and an exciting current day drama during the last few chapters.
Aunties Penney and Josephine were endearing, and it was refreshing to have the nonagenarian sisters portrayed as feisty, clever, and still sharp instead of the stereotypical doddering biddies.
If you’re looking for a light, entertaining read with quirky characters, war-time secrets, cocktails, and a happy ending, this is the book for you. (