1917 England
An orphan coming of age without a penny to her name, Marion joins the Women’s Royal Navy Service (the “Wrens”) as a motorcycle despatch rider on the Western Front, assigned to train and deliver carrier pigeons to the front line. Despite the hardships and constant threat of danger, Marion feels as if she finally belongs and that she has a purpose. Meanwhile, she and her childhood best friend, Eddie, dream of a future after the war—until tragedy strikes.
1936 England
A society girl, Evelyn has overcome a childhood disability and has found her true passion in automobile racing. When England enters WWII, Evelyn sees an opportunity to use her skills as a despatch rider, but her parents threaten to cut her off if she doesn’t start acting like a lady and marry the man they have chosen for her.
Meanwhile, a fellow Wren shows up at Marion’s door with an unwelcome call to return to her service.
Told in alternating narratives that converge in a single life-changing moment, The Call of the Wrens is a vivid, emotional saga of love, war, secrets, and resilience.
An orphan coming of age without a penny to her name, Marion joins the Women’s Royal Navy Service (the “Wrens”) as a motorcycle despatch rider on the Western Front, assigned to train and deliver carrier pigeons to the front line. Despite the hardships and constant threat of danger, Marion feels as if she finally belongs and that she has a purpose. Meanwhile, she and her childhood best friend, Eddie, dream of a future after the war—until tragedy strikes.
1936 England
A society girl, Evelyn has overcome a childhood disability and has found her true passion in automobile racing. When England enters WWII, Evelyn sees an opportunity to use her skills as a despatch rider, but her parents threaten to cut her off if she doesn’t start acting like a lady and marry the man they have chosen for her.
Meanwhile, a fellow Wren shows up at Marion’s door with an unwelcome call to return to her service.
Told in alternating narratives that converge in a single life-changing moment, The Call of the Wrens is a vivid, emotional saga of love, war, secrets, and resilience.
Kindle Edition, 400 pages
Published November 15th 2022
by Harper Muse
4/5 stars
The Call of the Wren is a refreshing look at not just WW1 but WW2 through the eyes of 2 young women. Marion, raised in an orphanage with no idea of her past or what the future holds. Jumping to 1936 Evelyn is the opposite with parents who lovingly provide and expect much from her. As England enters the war both do their part, risking much.
Suffice to say The Call of the Wrens is a story of strength & determination, love & loss and family. It's about how these two time periods connect and the secrets that come to light. For the history buffs, the Women's Royal Naval Service (aka Wrens) is showcased with the risks they took during both wars.
Jenni L Walsh is not a new author for me. I thoroughly enjoyed her books Becoming Bonnie (of Bonnie & Clyde fame) and Side by Side. So I knew to expect a wonderful story again.
My thanks to Harper Muse and Netgalley for a digital arc in exchange for a honest review.
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