Secrets in the Sky: Aviatrix adventures and the Great War in the air

An early Aviatrix Adventure spanning World War One! Perfect for fans of Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, Rebecca Mascull, Derek Robinson and Sebastian Faulks.

Can a budding female pilot soar through the glass ceiling…?

Hertfordshire, 1912

After a nomadic childhood, life changes for Ayda De Corsi as she settles at Lord Bound’s Hertfordshire estate. There she finds a friend in his star gazing younger son, Adam, but when a collection of flying machines is secretly stored on the estate, Ayda is taught to fly and quickly discovers her passion.

When war breaks out, Adam joins the RFC, and Ayda heads to London on the promise of a secret civilian role as Britain’s only female dispatch pilot. But in this mad, misogynistic world, not everyone is happy, and someone is going to great lengths to see her fail. Life for Ayda will change again when she encounters the enigmatic but flawed ace, Major Rick Randal, as he prepares his elite Squadron for combat.

For across the Channel, a brutal war is unfolding. Aces are falling fast as ‘Bloody April’ decimates the RFC.

In this war to end all wars, can they turn things around?

The story of war in the air is told through the eyes of this remarkable aviatrix who becomes the inspiration for the next generation of female flyers.

Can Ayda and Adam survive the war? Will Ayda manage to make her mark?

Or are the odds stacked against this daring aviatrix…? 

A poignant yet pacy adventure filled read, discover the real secrets in the sky during this fascinating but troubled time in history.

SECRETS IN THE SKY is a thrilling aviation adventure set before, during and after the First World War. Steeped in science and innovation, the story of war from the air is seen from a woman’s point of view at the start of the 20th century.

‘For Parsons, authenticity is paramount. A beautiful balance between romance and adventure, satisfying for lovers of both genres’ - Historical Novel Society