A Girl's Own War

The arrival of an English pilot and a German baron in a small Irish town leads to unexpected chaos in A Girl's Own War.

In A Girl's Own War, the story unfolds in a rundown town in neutral southern Ireland at the onset of World War II. Mary Collins, an ex-convent girl with dreams of Hollywood, finds herself entangled in a humorous yet perilous situation when an English pilot and a German baron arrive in town. Both men, desperate and in need of each other’s help, must navigate their conflicting loyalties while avoiding the scrutiny of nationalist factions eager to impose their will. The stakes are high, and survival becomes a comic battle that tests their wits and resolve.

As the plot thickens, the reader learns that Flight Lieutenant Oliver Carmichael and Baron Julius von Stulpnagel were once living side by side in Berlin, trying to sell forged paintings. Their unexpected appearance in Ballingore raises questions about their intentions and how Mary Collins and her spirited friend Niamh Slattery fit into their plans. The story cleverly intertwines elements of farce with the realities of wartime, creating a narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

A Girl's Own War brilliantly captures the essence of an Ealing Studios comedy, filled with slapstick humor and engaging characters. The interactions between the characters are lively and filled with wit, making for a delightful read that transports the audience to a unique historical moment while exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and the absurdities of war.