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Oban, Scotland, World War II. A signal station overlooked the Firth of Lorne. Every passing shop, from the Morag Jane to the Duke of York, was challenged and identified. Stephanie volunteered for signalling to 'free a man for the Fleet'. Like all trainee Wrens at HMS Cabbala, she hoped for a posting to Portsmouth. But the Navy sent her to the Highlands, and a life of incredible harshness.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I originally got this book as I am interested in morse code and signalling and was hoping to get an insight into its use. Although there are some interesting details I was very soon engrossed in an excellent factual story told in a humorous and lucid manner by Miss Batstone. It is very rare that I get so addicted to a book but this one is a winner - I just couldn't put down. I was transported to the cold wet signal station near Oban (Scotland) where the wrens communicated with sailors off shore by lamp and flag and put up with terrible wartime living conditions. Some messages were often of personal nature - definitely not approved of by the admiralty!
This is a great and very easy read _._ m0cuq
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Not only is this book historically facinating, its also incredibly well written and entertaining. It captures the spirit of the times through which Stephanie lived and survived. The story tells of a plucky london girl who has her heart bent on becoming a visual signaller. Despite the naysayers, she becomes one of the best on sea or shore. She scratches out an existence in the harshness of the highlands, taking comfort in her friends, her dreams of romance and her own skill with the lamps. Her characaterisation is vivid and at times hilarious, and you can see the scottish scenery unfold in her prose. I couldn't put it down. Interested in the period or not, I would recommend it to anyone.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book when I was researching for a novel and I needed some background detail about the everyday lives of wren signallers. In no time at all I was drawn compellingly into a world that existed several years before I was born. The description and characterisations are superb,and I felt that I knew some of the characters personally and cared very much about them. I also found the book ideal for my original purpose.
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Beautifully written, wonderfully engaging
Of my collection of Wren books this is my clear favourite. The style of the book is almost like fiction, rather than factual, yet the author manages to make what is clearly factual... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Jessica Gardner
i live in the signal station she was stationed at
this is a very interesting book. ww2, its about the experiences of a lady who joined the naval wrens "to free a man for the fleet" i see by other reviews theres plenty of detail. Read more
Published 9 days ago by lookoutleo
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