"Captivating characters, skilled storytelling, and impeccable research.From a 1920s horse farm to the exciting world of women aviators, Stewart combines adventure, romance and faith in a truly compelling story."- Myra Johnson%2C author of When Clouds Roll By%2C historical fiction winner of the 2014 Christian Retailing Best Award
"Deftly written, with a keen eye toward history, Carla Stewart's latest is sure to delight!"- Lisa Wingate%2C national bestselling author of The Prayer Box and The Story Keeper "Rich and complex.In A FLYING AFFAIR, the world is just opening up to women aviators, and Stewart does a beautiful job of capturing the exhilaration and anxiety of the era."- Judy Christie%2C award-winning author of Wreath%2C A Girl "Romance, danger, rebellion, exploration.and it's all delivered with the intricate sensory details and historical research readers have come to expect from Stewart's work."- Julie Cantrell%2C New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of Into the Free and When Mountains Move "Compelling action scenes, clever dialogue, and believable characters add spice and depth to a multidimensional tale.The historical detail and vivid action scenes anchor an enjoyable story."- Publishers Weekly Stewart did her research and brings to attention a forgotten piece of history, the Women's National Air Derby."- RT Book Reviews The storyline is believable, and some of it is based on true events. "A well-written romance with characters willing to do what they need to achieve their dreams. But when Calista "Peach" Gilson, a charming Southern belle, becomes her rival both professionally and in love, Mittie must learn how to navigate her heart's romantic longings as well as the skies. Driven to succeed, Mittie will do whatever it takes to compete in the Women's National Air Derby alongside Amelia Earhart. But when handsome British aviator Bobby York offers her flying lessons, he is equally surprised-and beguiled-by Mittie's grit and talent. Mittie knows flying is the perfect focus for the soaring ambition and taste for adventure within her, and whenever she can slip away from her duties on her family's prosperous Kentucky horse farm, she heads to the airfield.Ĭonsidering their shared passion, it's no surprise that Ames begins to vie for Mittie's time. Louis, aviation fever is spreading across the country. It seems she's not the only one - with Charles Lindbergh making his victory tour in the Spirit of St. Ever since Mittie Humphreys agreed to join dashing barnstorming pilot Ames for a joyride in his airplane, her lifelong love of horses has been surpassed by one thing - a longing for the skies.
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