Ops Room Girls

Step into the tumultuous world of 1939 with "Ops Room Girls" by Vicki Beeby. This captivating novel follows Evie Bishop, a working-class girl who, after receiving a scholarship to study mathematics at Oxford, experiences life-altering tragedy. Determined to carve out a new path for herself, Evie joins the Women's Auxiliary Air Force as an Ops Room plotter, fully committed to contributing to the war effort. Posted at a fighter station on the picturesque Sussex Coast, she forms a strong bond with her fellow WAAFs: the shy May and the flirtatious Jess. Together, they navigate the complexities of earning respect in a male-dominated environment while juggling personal challenges and budding romances. With 368 pages of engaging narrative, Vicki Beeby's "Ops Room Girls" is a compelling tale of friendship, resilience, and the quest for identity amidst the chaos of war. Published in 2020, this book is a must-read for anyone intrigued by stories of courage and camaraderie.