Mary, Anne, Iris and tough little Effie form a formidable group when, in 1939, they join the FANYs, or more precisely the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, euphemistically calling themselves 'The Glory Girls'. However, the glory they dreamed of is short-lived as their unit moves from the London blitz to occupied France. Forbidden love, betrayal and tragedy stalk them and as their personal courage is tried - and sometimes found lacking - survival seems to depend largely on luck. This is especially so for Mary. As a Special Operations Executive, and with very little training, she is sent behind enemy lines in a desperate attempt to save the lives of men in a safe house under Nazi threat. And now her only contact has been murdered by the Gestapo...

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By Petra (I love to read and share my thoughts on what products I have been using) TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on 14 Jun. 2012

The Glory Girls by June Gadsby is one book which I loved to read and one which I would recommend to all lovers of historical fiction especially those interested in the Second World War. This author showed the true commitment of those young people who thought nothing of giving up everything they loved for the country they loved more than anything. It specially showed the true bravery of the wonderful group of women who were in service to their country namely FANY (First Aid Nursing Yeomanry), who have been in service from 1907 and actually are still in operation today.

I highly recommend The Glory Girls by June Gatsby as a brilliant read for all those readers who like me love reading fiction based around the era of the Second World War.