The Pilot's Girl

by Fenella J. Miller

Published 13 December 2023
The start of a gripping WWII series by bestselling author Fenella J. Miller

A story of courage and sacrifice during Britain's darkest days...

As war rages, Barbara Sinclair is desperate to escape her unhappy home life. And with the threat of German bombs ever present, Barbara reluctantly agrees to marry John, her childhood friend, who is leaving to join the RAF.

But an encounter with Alex Everton, a dashing Spitfire pilot, complicates matters for Barbara. With emotions running high, she begins to question whether she has made a terrible mistake.

With the constant threat of death all around her, Barbara must try to find a way to deal with the complexities of her difficult home life and her emotional relationships, too.

Has Barbara made the right choice and will she find her own place in a time of great upheaval?

A gripping and authentic tale of courage, duty and bravery, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Patricia McBride and Rosie Clarke.

Praise for Fenella J. Miller:

'Yet again, Fenella Miller has thrilled me with another of her historical stories. She brings alive a variety of emotions and weaves in facts relating to the era, all of which keep me reading into the small hours' Glynis Peters

'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another place' Lizzie Lane

'Engaging characters and setting which whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A fabulous series!' Jean Fullerton

'Loved every word of this book. Fenella is a great author and leaves her books with you wanting more. I can’t wait to read the next one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Please note: This book was originally published as Barbara's War.


Book two in Fenella J. Miller's gripping and emotional WWII series.

Will her secret destroy her chance at happiness?

The phony war is over and Hitler is beginning his rampage through Europe. But back home Barbara Sinclair has troubles of her own. With her wedding to Spitfire Pilot Alex Everton imminent, Barbara is worried about a secret she is keeping from her new husband – one that could ruin everything.

Determined to try and maintain some normality in her life, the wedding goes ahead, but Alex leaves almost immediately to continue fighting the Germans. Barbara fears for his safety and for the moment, her secret must wait…

But when bombs fall on Barbara’s new home, the war feels closer than ever. And Barbara realises that time could be running out for both of them…

A gripping and authentic tale of courage, duty and bravery, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Patricia McBride and Rosie Clarke.

Praise for Fenella J. Miller:

'Yet again, Fenella Miller has thrilled me with another of her historical stories in the Goodwill House saga series. She brings alive a variety of emotions and weaves in facts relating to the era, all of which keep me reading into the small hours' Glynis Peters

'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another place.' Lizzie Lane

'Engaging characters and setting which whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A fabulous series!' Jean Fullerton

Please note: This books was originally published as Barbara's War: The Middle years.


The next instalment in the gripping Pilot's Girl series from bestselling author Fenella J. Miller

March 1941

Recently married, Barbara should now be enjoying her life as a newlywed, but she is plagued by a secret that she must keep hidden if she wants to keep the family she loves.

But no one can keep a secret forever.

Barbara knows that if her new husband Alex, a Spitfire pilot, discovers her secret he would surely reject her and their marriage would be over. But when a tragedy almost rips the family apart and then Alex is posted abroad, Barbara has to learn to live without him sooner than she thought.

Will she ever find a happy resolution to the dilemma she faces?

A gripping and authentic tale of courage, duty and bravery, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Patricia McBride and Rosie Clarke.

Praise for Fenella J. Miller:

'Yet again, Fenella Miller has thrilled me with another of her historical stories. She brings alive a variety of emotions and weaves in facts relating to the era, all of which keep me reading into the small hours' Glynis Peters

'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another place' Lizzie Lane

'Engaging characters and setting which whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A fabulous series!' Jean Fullerton

'Loved every word of this book. Fenella is a great author and leaves her books with you wanting more. I can’t wait to read the next one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Please note: This book was originally published as Barbara's War: The Resolution.


Don't miss the brillaint next instalment in the Pilot's Girl series from bestselling author Fenella J. Miller.

January 1944

Heavily pregnant, Barbara is looking forward to welcoming her new baby. But with her husband Alex still away flying and fighting the Germans, she fears he will miss the arrival of his longed-for child.

But after the birth, Barbara is gripped with a terrible fear that she will lose her family completely – that this dreadful war will take everything from her.

As she spirals into a dark depression, she pushes everyone away and it seems as though she will lose everyone she loves after all.

Unless Barbara can find the courage to grab her second chance at happiness?

A gripping and authentic tale of courage, duty and bravery, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Patricia McBride and Rosie Clarke.

Praise for Fenella J. Miller:

'Yet again, Fenella Miller has thrilled me with another of her historical stories. She brings alive a variety of emotions and weaves in facts relating to the era, all of which keep me reading into the small hours' Glynis Peters

'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another place' Lizzie Lane

'Engaging characters and setting which whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A fabulous series!' Jean Fullerton

'Loved every word of this book. Fenella is a great author and leaves her books with you wanting more. I can’t wait to read the next one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Please Note: This book was originally published as Barbara's War: The Conclusion