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The Call of the Wrens

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The Call of the Wrens Jenni L. Walsh Publication date: November 15, 2022 by Harper Muse Genre: Historical Fiction Rating: 5 👢👢👢👢👢 Summary:  Introducing the little-known story of the daring women who rode through war-torn Europe,   carrying secrets on their shoulders . . . 1917 England An orphan coming of age without a penny to her name, Marion joins the Women’s Royal Navy Service (the “Wrens”) as a motorcycle despatch rider on the Western Front, assigned to train and deliver carrier pigeons to the front line. Despite the hardships and constant threat of danger, Marion feels as if she finally belongs and that she has a purpose. Meanwhile, she and her childhood best friend, Eddie, dream of a future after the war—until tragedy strikes. 1936 England A society girl, Evelyn has overcome a childhood disability and has found her true passion in automobile racing. When England enters WWII, Evelyn sees an opportunity to use her skills as a despatch rider, but her par...