The Airline Girl: An utterly emotional, uplifting and inspiring post-WW2 story

By Lizzie Page

Audrey dreams of a life of adventure, even as she plans for a future as a homemaker. But when an unexpected opportunity promises a world of new experiences, will Audrey grab it with both hands - or stick to the path she's always been on...?

England, 1947: In the rubble-filled streets of post-war London, nineteen-year-old Audrey is devastated to lose her job when the men return from war. But her mum needs her more than ever since she was injured in the bombings, and her beloved fianc Martin wants her to focus on building their life together, so her future seems set.

Yet Audrey can't help but wonder if there's more to life than keeping a home and raising a family. And when she hears about a chance to train as one of England's first airline stewardesses, her heart leaps. The problem is, Martin doesn't want his wife working, and the airline itself insists that no married women need apply...

But there's still a year until the wedding and Audrey's mum insists she must seize the opportunity of a lifetime. And while hiding her engagement from her new bosses and the women training alongside her feels shameful, it's nothing compared to the joy and pride she feels in the skies.

So when Martin insists they bring the wedding forward, her heart cracks at the idea of giving up her new life to be firmly grounded in London. She has a choice to make. Abandon her dreams and accept the future she always thought would be hers - or make a decision that will change her life forever...?

An inspiring, hopeful yet heart-breaking historical novel that will have you reaching for the tissues while encouraging you to go after your heart's desires. Perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Shirley Dickson and Sandy Taylor.

Readers are loving The Airline Girl:

'Oh wow, heartbreaking... Fills you with so much emotion... Fantastic.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

'Gorgeous... I loved every second of my time between these pages... Bright, inspiring and immersive.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

'Excellent... A warm, feel-good book you won't want to put down.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

'Wonderful ... Thoroughly impressed... Right up my alley... A fantastic five-star read ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

'Honestly loved... Kept me hooked throughout... A great read ' narin_reads, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

'Emotional and inspiring... Definitely one to add to your reading list.' What Louise Reads

'I loved... A lovely novel and more to come, so I am beyond thrilled.' Stamperlady50, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 180550617X
• ISBN13: 9781805506171
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Bookouture
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"