The
Yankee Years Books 1-3
By
Dianne
Ascroft
After
the Allied troops arrived in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland during the
Second World War, life in the quiet, rural county would never be the same
again.
The Shadow Ally
June
1941: When Ruth Corey finds a letter her journalist beau, Harry
Coalter, has written, revealing details of the secret construction of an
American flying-boat base, she fears it could destroy America’s neutrality and
land him in serious trouble. The letter must not be posted. She enlists the
help of attractive Italian-American civilian contractor Frank Long to help her
stop Harry. Can Ruth safeguard this military secret and protect her beau?
Acts of Sabotage
December
1941: After the attack on Pearl Harbour, the new American flying-boat
base must be ready when the first US troops arrive on Northern Ireland’s
shores. But, despite Frank’s best efforts, religious conflict within the
workforce and thefts on the construction site threaten to scupper the project. Frank
confides his worries to Ruth and the pair devise a plan to catch the thieves. Can
they stop these acts of sabotage and then what does the future hold for them?
Keeping Her Pledge
June
1942: Pearl Grainger’s life is much more exciting since the
Allied troops arrived but she is unprepared for the harsh reality of war, and
her RCAF boyfriend is determined to protect her from it. Can Pearl keep her
pledge to do her bit for the war effort without losing the man she loves?
Links for Purchase
About the author
Dianne Ascroft writes historical and contemporary fiction, often with an
Irish connection. Her series The Yankee Years is a collection of Short
Reads and novels set in World War II Northern Ireland. After the Allied troops
arrived in this outlying part of Great Britain, life there would never be the
same again. The series brings those heady, fleeting years to life again,
in thrilling and romantic tales of the era.
Her other writing includes a ghost tale inspired by the famous
Coonian ghost, An Unbidden Visitor; a short story collection, Dancing
Shadows, Tramping Hooves, and an historical novel, Hitler and Mars Bars
Useful Links
Website: www.dianneascroft.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DianneAscroftwriter
Twitter: www.twitter.com/DianneAscroft
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