The Great War shakes the world of a spirited young woman and the brave British pilot she loves, taking her from London to her family’s magnificent country estate, and sending him into the war-torn skies over France.
Penny Ramsey has always considered Highland Hall her home, but when Britain becomes involved in World War One she travels to London to assist her sister Kate with the eight orphan children she and her husband Jon have taken into their home. Doing her part for the war effort takes priority over Penny’s dreams of romance until she meets Alex Goodwin, a Royal Naval Air Service pilot in training.
Alex is determined to prove his worth and do his part to defend his country. Knowing he is heading off for the dangerous assignment of chasing Zeppelins across the front line in France, he feels it’s unwise to form any romantic attachments. But he can’t help admiring the pretty, warmhearted Penny and wondering what it would be like to find her waiting when he returns home from the war.
As Penny writes to Alex, their friendship blossoms, and she becomes his tie to home and normalcy as he faces the hardships war. But being an RNAS pilot means confronting the enemy, and the fallout form those experiences push Alex beyond Penny’s reach. Can God mend the brokenness left by the losses of war? Will faith and forgiveness bring them together again?
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Summary
Penelope Ramsey is nursing a disappointed heart when she inadvertently meets a handsome aviator, Lieutenant Alexander Goodwin, while he convalesces at a London hospital following a training accident. The year is 1915 and England is poised to endure the ravages of war on their home front. Penny\'s own brother-in-law, Dr. Jon Foster, is already working hours of overtime serving as a physician for the myriads of wounded soldiers returning home. Coincidentally, Lt. Goodwin is a childhood friend of Dr. Foster, and is invited to spend his brief remaining leave time in their London home. After the city suddenly becomes quite dangerous, the large Foster family prepares to take refuge at the Ramsey\'s sprawling country estate, Highland Hall. Reluctantly, Alex and Penny issue timid good-byes, promising to nourish their newly formed friendship through written correspondences. Alex Goodwin is passionate about flying; after becoming a national hero for his bravery, he tragically loses aspects of his life that once seemed very important to him. When the one person who has become most dear attempts to hurdle his emotional walls, Alex nearly drives her away. Determinedly, Penny\'s sweet spirit, remarkable faith, and unconditional love prove to be stronger than any enemy that Alex ever faced on or off the battlefield; could he dare to dream again and could that dream possibly include her? This beautifully written conclusion to Turansky\'s \"Daughters of Highland Hall\" series skillfully incorporates characters from each story, using a fascinating historical backdrop to portray the bravery, courage and honor of those who so selflessly supported the banner of freedom. It was a pleasure to read with its subtle array of twist and turns, with plenty of captivating moments from beginning to end. I received an advance copy of this book from the author, in exchange for my honest opinion.