The Woman with the Map

As you all know WW2 based books are one of my favourite genres and I practically devour every one that I read and this little beauty was devoured with equal measure. I have not read Jan Casey before and I can honestly say I totally love her style. This book is highly descriptive, which made a great......more

This interesting historical book was a dual time-line. It starts in 1941 and then jumps to 1974. I found this a very enjoyable book as it dealt with women who risked their lives during the blitz to rescue bombed out people and deliver messages to the wardens whilst bombs were falling. Most of the ti......more

Anybody who knows me well, knows that not only am I a book geek but I am also a history nerd, with a particular interest in the Second World War. I also love discovering new authors. I read the synopsis of ‘The Woman With The Map’ and it certainly sounded like just my kind of read. I was spot on too......more

Jan Casey’s The Woman with the Map is a complex, immersing and fascinating historical novel of love, loss and courage. It’s 1941 and the Second World War continues to rage on. Determined to do her bit for king and country, Joyce Cooper joined the Civil Defence where she works tirelessly to assist the......more

I have one purpose when I read World War 2 historical fiction. I want to know what my relatives went through in order to survive. I want to know what it was like as doodlebugs buzzed overhead. I want to know what it is like to look up and see a Jerry parachuting into the neighborhood. I want to unde......more