Under a Sky on Fire

A Gripping and Utterly Heartbreaking WW2 Historical Novel

De: Suzanne Kelman

Narrado por: Alison Campbell

In the middle of the road, the child stood wearing a blue flannel nightie, her feet bare and dirt-splattered. Her blonde flyaway hair was golden, aglow from the fires that lit her up from behind. Stumbling over, Lizzie reached her side. The little girl's eyes were closed, her palms facing upwards. If she’d been in church, you would have thought she was praying.

September 1940, London

As the German Luftwaffe begin a terrifying bombing campaign that will come to be known as the Blitz, thousands are evacuated to safety. But Lizzie Mackenzie finds herself heading toward London.

She knows she must help in the war effort. But she has another reason for leaving the security of her Scottish village: the illegitimate child she gave up for adoption nearly five years before is somewhere in the city. And - as the bombs rain down - she will stop at nothing to find her and make sure her little girl is safe.

Then she finds herself trapped in a dark theatre during a bombing raid, where she meets Pilot Officer Jack Henson. Against all her instincts, she falls in love. But what chance is there for that love to flourish? Because if he discovers the secret shame of her past, he may never forgive her. And with Jack facing the enemy every day in the sky, and Lizzie’s job guiding pilots into battle - life and love has never felt so fragile.

Until a chance encounter with a little orphaned girl changes everything, forcing Lizzie to ask herself what truly matters. Because, in the darkest days of war, every life counts. And - when tragedy strikes - saving one child’s life might just give Lizzie a reason to survive....

An unforgettable story about sacrifice, love, and heartbreak set in World War Two London during the Blitz. If you liked All the Light We Cannot See, My Name Is Eva, and A Fire Sparkling, you will love Under a Sky on Fire.

Praise for Suzanne Kelman:

"Oh my goodness! Evocatively unsettling yet hauntingly beautiful.... the story is incredibly powerful.... I read this book with bated breath. I cried, I grieved and I hoped.... I was left both heartbroken and satisfied. Suzanne Kelman...has floored me with this book." (Robin Loves Reading)

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Too many tears for me

This is a book about friendship first and foremost not really that much factual information about WW2. I found it a bit melodramatic for my taste. I liked Kelman’s other WW2 books better.

Not bad, not fantastic

story is good, but feels maybe juvenile in its develipment? I am not quite sure how to put into words what it is about it. good if you could pick up on a sàle, but not worth the credit I used.

Women in the war!

Loved this book as it tells the story of WWII from the women in the WAF. every chapter had me longing for more.

Excellent story and narration

Loved this story and following the characters. The narrator should get 10 stars. Loved the Scottish accent. I will look at more stories from this author.

Slow to start

Overall I enjoyed this book. It was slow to start and at times I found myself daydreaming. About halfway through it picked up. I would recommend

London Blitz & Women Defenders

This excellent story was clearly based on through historical research, and a very well written original novel. The talented narrator, Alison Campbell, made variations in her British accent, which added many colorful characters to the realistic drama that unfolded. I so totally enjoyed Under a Sky on Fire, I immediately starting searching for my next Suzanne Kelman Audible novel.

I love this

These are such heartfelt stories. The narration is superb and makes you feel the emotion of each character.

Couldn’t stop listening

Was wonderful even if so very sad at times. Made me really consider what it would have been like to live through the Blitz

I laughed and cried! 💜

What a beautiful story! If you love WWII love stories, this book is definitely for you. I also loved this narrator, her accents helped paint such a wonderful picture of these people's lives through the war. A must read!

Women supporting each other

The only reason the performance doesn't get 5 stars is because Lizzie's Scottish accent is too thick in places, especially when she is on the train heading to London. The first time I tried to listen to this story I gave up on it.

I really enjoyed the friendships of the three woman. It showed London's strength during the blitz.

The most interesting parts were the jobs the women where doing while the men were off fighting. They held their families together and did what up until that time had been considered men's work.