Fly The Plane, Maddie.

[redbrunja]

I think Code Name Verity has ruined me for all other WWII romances because each time I try to read a novel set in WWII - novels that come with recommendations! - I am terribly, terribly disappointed.

Anyone have recommendations for good WWII romantic adventure novels?

Things I like:

• Ladies having agency and being active both within the narrative and within the world they're living in.
• Attractive gentleman who like ladies with agency.
• Actions! Adventure! Air raids! Passion! Longing!

Things I don't like:

• "romantic heroes" who have to be convinced that the heroine is his equal.
• the author's religious beliefs dripping from every page.

Comments

[purple_bug.livejournal.com]

Probably not exactly what you're looking for, but have you read The Night Watch by Sarah Waters? It's sadder than you'd probably like from a WWII romance, and it kinda goes in reverse chronological order, but I really enjoyed it. Cos Sarah Waters writes brilliantly.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

That looks sad but good... and a lesbian ambulance driver? I'm intrigued.