The Flight of the Maidens

Set in the summer of 1946, this captivating novel follows the lives of three young women navigating the transition from school to university scholarships. Una Vane enjoys carefree bicycle rides with a local delivery boy, while Hetty Fallowes seeks independence from her well-meaning but overbearing mother. Meanwhile, Lieselotte Klein, a wartime refugee, confronts her past and discovers unexpected enchantment in her new life. Through their intertwined stories, the novel explores themes of growth, friendship, and resilience in a changing world.