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Elizabeth Wein

Elizabeth Wein

  • 5 stars across 18 books
Elizabeth Wein was born in New York, and grew up in England, Jamaica and Pennsylvania. She is married with two children and now lives in Perth, Scotland. Elizabeth is a member of the Ninety-Nines, the International Organization of Women Pilots. She was awarded the Scottish Aero Club's Watson Cup for best student pilot in 2003 and it was her love of flying that partly inspired the idea for 'Code Name Verity'. 'Rose Under Fire' is the sequel to her widely acclaimed title.
14th May 2020

The Enigma Game

Windyedge Airfield, Scotland. World War II. Louisa Adair, newly orphaned and shunned for her mixed-race heritage, has ... MoreThe Enigma Game

(10 reviews) Review
6th February 2012

Code Name Verity

This is an award-winning and bestselling tale of friendship and courage. Only in wartime could a stalwart lass from Manc... MoreCode Name Verity

(3 reviews) Review
4th March 2021

The Last Hawk

Nazi Germany is a dangerous place for a girl with a stammer - and although her father tries to keep her safe, Ingrid can... MoreThe Last Hawk

(2 reviews) Review
3rd June 2013

Rose Under Fire

The thrilling story of one young ATA pilot's unforgettable journey through World War Two. This is Rose Under Fire. Rose ... MoreRose Under Fire

(1 review) Review
4th May 2017

The Pearl Thief

From the internationally acclaimed bestselling author of Code Name Verity comes a stunning new story of pearls, love and... MoreThe Pearl Thief

(1 review) Review
4th September 2019

White Eagles

Summer 1939. With Europe on the brink of war, eighteen-year-old Kristina Tomiak has been called up to join the White Eag... MoreWhite Eagles

(1 review) Review
16th March 2023

Stateless

A group of young pilots face intrigue and sabotage in a race around Europe in this thrilling murder mystery, from the be... MoreStateless

(1 review) Review
1st July 2003

Winter Prince

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26th February 2015

Rose Under Fire

'Oh God! All those months of not being able to write! Of not being allowed to write. Knowing I'd be shot if I were caugh... MoreRose Under Fire

(0 reviews) Review
1st September 1993

The Winter Prince

Medraut, the bitter, illegitimate son of King Artos, is tempted into joining Morgause, the king's treacherous sister, in... MoreThe Winter Prince

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