The storytelling by Anna in A Letter from Pearl Harbor is so lifelike, I thought it was an autobiographical novel or that I was one of the ladies friends! I loved how she connected Ashleigh with Lili but you'll have to tag it to find out how. You will need tissues!

4.5 stars that I will gladly round up to 5

The Letter from Pearl Harbor is a gripping story that will take you one an emotional journey that you soon won't forget.

The story is a dual time line . Robyn and Ashleigh are on a treasure hunt that their Grandmother Ginny left for them that tells the story of her life.

The story starts in Pearl Harbor just before the bombing.

What a wonderful idea. I wish I had paid closer attention to my grandparents story thus I loved the concept .

It was quite the journey for the sisters and for Ginny.

I love the point of view of the war in the Pacific.

The pages turned quickly as you follow the sisters as they get to know themselves and their Grandmother.

This is my first Anna Stuart book but not my last: I am a fan.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for a heartwarming read.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a dual-time line and it was set during 1941. The descriptions of the plane’s bombing Pearl Harbour were vivid. I enjoyed the present day treasure hunt and was desperate for the two girls to find all the clues. It was sad at times but, still very enjoyable. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

1941, Pearl Harbor: On the morning of December seventh, Ginny is flying her little yellow plane above the sparkling seas when she spots an unknown aircraft closing in on her. She recognises the red symbol of the Japanese fighter planes almost too late. Somehow she manages to land unscathed but the choices she is forced to make, have tragic consequences.

2019, Pearl Harbor: Heartbroken Robyn Harris is reeling from the death of the strong, determined grandmother who raised her. Her only comfort is a letter written in Ginny's distinctive hand which details a treasure hunt.

When Ginny McAllister dies, she leaves granddaughters Ashleigh and Robyn a treasure hunt to solve on Oahu, Hawaii. Ashley is in a wheelchair after a cycling accident and she's rather bitter about it. Ginny wants to tell them about her time at Pearl Harbor and leaves them a trail of letters that will reveal a tragic secret.

There are many historical facts intertwined into this well written book. A story of bravery, sacrifice, love, family and friendship. The story held my attention throughout.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #AnnaStuart for my ARC of #ALetterFromPearlHarbor in exchange for an honest review.

This is probably the first case I can remember where I LOVED the storyline, the plot, the setting, and the flow of a book but couldn't have cared any less for the actual characters. I loved the set up, the scavenger hunt, and the back and forth pacing of this book but had no connection to the characters, which was unfortunate because this book could have been a 5 star for me!

This story of family secrets and service moves between 2019 and WWII and between the UK and Hawaii, Ashleigh and Robyn loved their Granny Ginny and he treasure hunts she made for them when they were children. Sadly, she's died but she left one last hunt- this one on Hawaii that will tell them the story of her activities during WWII and the secret she kept for all the years after. I liked her story (to be honest) more than the 2019 one but that latter is distinguished by Ashleigh, in particular, who is in a wheelchair after and accident. She's angry but ...well, no spoilers. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. It's a good read for fans of historical fiction.

The Treasure Hunt

A very emotional and heartwarming story of a grandmother and her two granddaughters. Robyn and her sister Ashleigh. The two sisters do not get along, but both are at their Grandmother Ginny's bedside as she gives them her last wishes for the two of them to return to Hawaii together and solve a treasure hunt that she has set up for them. The Treasure hunt will tell them the story of her life and reveal a secret from WWII and her time as a pilot that she cannot bear to tell them in person.

This is a hard sell for the girls , especially since Ashleigh is confined to a wheelchair which makes it more difficult not only for the journey but for the treasure hunt as well. They remember the treasure hunts their grandmother set up for them as children in the past. Intrigued by what her story might hold and out of the love for their grandmother they set out together to solve the mystery of the treasure hunt and learn the story their grandmother has set out for them.

As they follow the clues Ginny as set out for them, they learn more about themselves and about each other. Of course with two young women romance follows for both of them. Misunderstandings and finally the love of sisters, and the finding of their grandmother Ginney's life and secrets bring them together as sisters.

This is a dual story line story, it is the heartbreaking story of Ginny and her secret she has kept and lived with throughout her life. Her love of being a pilot and the secret that almost ended her career as one. Ginny's story will keep you on the edge of your seat as you have a front seat look at the bombing of Pearl Harbor and how it might have felt to be in the middle of it. The story of Ginny and her best friend and how they worked through the tragic event that followed Pearl Harbor.

The second story line is of Ginny's two granddaughter and how they learn to live, love and put behind them bad times and hurts as they follow Ginny's story. The learn to actually live and love and become who and what they always wanted to be and not what they had settled on.

This is a wonderful story of the power of love and forgiveness. It is also a story of the beautiful island of Hawaii, the sunsets, the ocean and the colorful scenes of cafes and hotels. You will absolutely fall in love with this book and the scene in which it is set.

I have enjoyed reading this book and I know that you will as well, I do recommend it.

Thanks to Anna Stuart, Bookouture, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review a complimentary copy of the book.

This is the second book I have read by Anna Stuart. The first one was The Secret Diary and I LOVED it! So, I was excited to read this new novel A letter from Pearl Harbor and I LOVED it just as much! She’s a new auto-buy author for me!

A Letter from Pearl Harbor is inspired by true events. It has a dual timeline that takes place during current day and back to the dreadful days around the attack on Pearl Harbor.

On her death bed, 98-yr-old Ginny has a dying wish for her granddaughters Robyn and Ashleigh. She leaves a trail of letters to send them on one last treasure hunt to unveil the secrets of her past. Although grieving, both granddaughters decide to work together to figure out this puzzle. Robyn follows the trail of letters to the island of Hawaii and what she finds is a lifetime of secrets that may just change their lives forever!!

This book has it all! Anna Stuart provided vivid details of historical events and weaved in love, loss, strength, heartbreak, and passion. It was a highly anticipated page-turner for me and I was not disappointed! I highly recommend this book. If you enjoyed The Alice Network or The Nightingale, this is a must-read for you!!

This dual timeline story will be one of my favorite books of 2021. Anna Stuart crafted a truly touching story full of history and secrets and life lessons.

Ginny McAllister’s last wish is for her granddaughters to go on one last treasure hunt and in doing so learn about their grandmother’s secret that she could never bring herself to tell them.

Ginny was in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, the day that Pearl Harbor was attacked. As a result, she decided to go to England to fly planes and ferry them where they needed to go for service members. Eventually the United States decided to allow women to fly and Ginny comes back stateside to do the same thing.

Ginny’s decision on a bad day lead to some life altering consequences and what she does with the result of her decision will have a lasting impact on many people.

When Ginny’s granddaughters discover their grandmother’s secret, they come to realize some things about themselves, leading to much needed healing in their own lives.

This book is such a fantastic story. With Pearl Harbor not being written about quite as often as other aspects of the war I was intrigued, Throw in a dual timeline and I am so glad I got to read an advanced copy.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Anna Stuart for the copy of this book in exchange for a review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

A treasure hunt that reveals letters all about history is a book I can get behind. That’s exactly what Anna Stuart delivered. Two granddaughters have lost their beloved grandmother, who was a pilot, but who left themwith an amazing backstory. It was intriguing to read the story, interspersed with American history, written by a British author. It was compelling, exciting, and sobering all at the same time. I really enjoyed this slice of integral WWII historical fiction,

When Ginny McAllister dies, she leaves a treasure hunt for her Granddaughters, Ashleigh and Robyn to complete. It’s not in England though, it’s in Oahu, Hawaii!

Ashleigh is in a wheelchair after riding her bike into a stationary vehicle, she is angry with everyone and everything.

Robyn works hard and loves hurdles, these are the loves of her life, she’s not interested in relationships.

The sisters have a difficult relationship, will they be able to work together to solve the clues of Granny Ginny’s treasure hunt?

The book is set in 1941 in Pearl Harbour and 2019. The timelines worked really well and made for a great fact filled book.

Having been to Oahu and walked along Waikiki Beach and taken a helicopter ride over Pearl Harbour, I was pleased to see so much attention to detail.

I found this to be an emotional book that caused a lump in my throat on a few occasions!

This is my first book by the author and most definitely not my last.

My thanks to NetGalley And Bookouture for an ARC copy in exchange for my honest review.

“A Letter from Pearl Harbor” by Anna Stuart is a dual-timeline book. The reader follows Ginny starting in 1941 and sisters (Ginny’s granddaughters) Robyn and Ashleigh in 2019.

Ginny was at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked in 1941. Unlike other novels with females as a main character at Pearl Harbor on the day of the attack, Ginny was a pilot - not a nurse. That alone was enough for me to pick up this book - WWII female flyers are being discovered in historical fiction, but books about them are still rare. The reader follows Ginny through surviving the attack on Pearl Harbor, then going to England to fly planes to different bases, then to Texas. Ginny’s story isn’t always easy to read, but the historical research that went into her characterization should be applauded.

Robyn and Ashleigh are reunited as their grandmother Ginny is dying in England. Ginny has one last “treasure hunt” for her granddaughters to do - in order to learn more about Ginny’s life. While I appreciated learning more about Hawaii’s history, at times both the “family is important, don’t be estranged” and romance slants seemed forced - to the point where I started skimming the modern story in order to return to Ginny’s. I’ll note that I’m probably in the minority regarding that, but since this is an honest opinion, I feel I should note it.

I did like that this book did not shy away from difficult topics - war, discrimination, death, guilt, and living with disabilities. And, again, I appreciated the historical research (and do encourage readers to read the Author’s Note). This book was a mostly enjoyable read (see note above) and if the reader doesn't know much about WWII female pilots, it's a great introduction to the issues they faced, along with a huge nod to Jacqueline Cochran.

Thank you to the publisher Bookoture and Netgalley for gifting me a copy of "A Letter from Pearl Harbor" by Anna Stuart. If you love historical fiction with female leads, well researched historical elements, and of course, letters this novel has all that and much more. Read on for a brief - spoiler free! -- synopsis and review. Available where books are sold November 2021.

It's 1941 when Ginny and her brother Jack, both skilled aviators, arrive in beautifully sunny Pearl Harbor. In just a few months a surprise attack by the Japanese will results in numerous casualties and act as a catalyst for Roosevelt to bring the U.S. into the second World War. And for Ginny's part in it. When decades later, Ginny leaves one final treasure hunt for her granddaughters Ashleigh and Robyn the sisters are confronted with the mirror of their grandmother's life against their own.

The first question we always ask ourselves here: Is this a book about letters? Or, is it a book which has letters in it. This is gold star approved as a Book About Letters. Told through letters written by 'Granny Ginny' about her younger war-time days, the plot is revealed slowly and with great flourish. However, if you're not a fan of novels told entirely in letters -- think "Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Society" or the nonfiction "84 Charring Cross Road" -- you'll enjoy the balance between narrative and epistolary style exposition in "A Letter from Pearl Harbor".

Bouncing between England and Hawaii and different timeliness, characters, and plot points this novel is a testament to a big package in a bite size wrapper. Stuart is a skilled writer, "A Letter from Pearl Harbor" her third foray into the historical fiction realm with other novels "The Berlin Zookeeper" and "The Secret Diary" among others for readers to discover.

You can tell Stuart clocked some serious hours in the research department on this novel, which earns it a big thumbs up from Flea Market H.Q. There are elements of the story that seem so almost plucked from make-believe that Stuart explains in her note at the end of the novel that nope, the first female pilots for the U.S. Government did have to pretend they were basketball players and yes, the only van available to transport them to base was a massive red and white musicians one. Details like that differentiate a historical fiction book from a fiction book, in my opinion and I salute Stuart for her work to tell a compelling story with flawed and redeemed characters, succinctly and well.

Many thanks to author Anna Stuart and to NetGalley for the ARC copy of A Letter From Pearl Harbor. This is my honest review of the book.

Sisters Robyn and Ashley are heartbroken after the death of their beloved grandmother Ginny. As Ginny used to organize elaborate treasure hunts for the girls when they were young, nearing her death, she organized the most elaborate treasure hunt of all, in which she slowly uncovers bits of her past in Honolulu as one of the few auxiliary female pilots for the US Airforce during WW2.

I found Ginny's story to be thrilling - mostly because it was inspired by real women and real events. The whole treasure hunt storyline I found to be really over the top and not at all believable, which was a real shame because I'm sure I would have enjoyed the story much more if it was packaged in a different way.

Still, an enjoyable and interesting read. Extra points for dealing with the hard topic of coping with disability.

A Letter from Pearl Harbor is a dual timeline historical fiction from Anna Stuart that takes readers from current day back to the tragic days around the attack on Pearl Harbor. I stayed up way past my bedtime finishing this book. It has strong women, romance, a little mystery and family connections all thrown in. As her dying wish, 98-year-old Virginia (Ginny) has one last treasure hunt for her granddaughters, Robyn and Ashleigh. This time though it’s a treasure hunt to reveal her most tragic secret.

As one of the first female pilots of WW2, Ginny is unforgiving in the air. She saw the Japanese fighter pilots begin their attack on Pearl Harbor. Everything changed once she was on the ground. Her life took a different trajectory as she fought with many other women to become official military pilots. She found herself in England flying planes around and when she wasn’t in the air, finding love. Once again though, everything changed after another tragic event.

After her death, Robyn and Ashleigh must found out what the secret their grandmother hid from them. Back in Hawaii, Ginny sets them out one clue at a time. However, each of them have a past of their own that they are still battling against. Together, they not only have to figure out the last Ginny treasure hunt, but they must figure out how to work together again.

The author did such a great job weaving in so many historical details. She gives a great explanation of the main characters at the end (which I always appreciate it as it saves me some googling!). If you enjoy historical fiction with strong, passionate women, this book will be for you! Look for it on November 5th!

Thank you @Netgalley and @booktoture for the ARC in exchange for my unbiased review.

Emotional, well written and with a special sort of rawness. I'll definitely keep an eye on future works from Anna Stuart

This is the second book I have read by Anna Stuart and I have loved them both, duel time line telling the story from Ginnys side and also following her granddaughters Ashley and Robyn
Ginny has not long left for this world and sets a treasure hunt for her granddaughters to do once she has passed to find out a secret she couldn't tell them, as we set off to Hawaii to start the hunt Robyn and Ashley must overcome their problems to come together to solve each clue
Absolutely loved this book and really didn't want to put it down , we meet some of Ginnys friends from her past and learn about her time in pearl harbour as a pilot
Wonderfully written as usual would rate higher if I could
Highly recommend this author

This book is a mixture of historical fiction and contemporary fiction for me.

Virginia or Ginny scenes are interesting fore as you see at first an older sick lady who knows her time on Earth is at an end. The flashbacks where you see her as a younger lady who is a pilot was amazing. I found her intriguing and wishing I could really meet this lady as her stories and experiences would have been so amazing to hear first hand.

Robyn is a bit hard at times but she has a good heart and is trying her best.

Ashleigh is another one that seems harsh at times but as the book goes on you see her open up more and you can see what type of person she really will be.

There is much action in this book showing piloting but really working on the characters who become very dear to me.

The setting takes place in so many different areas including Hawaii and England and Texas. It shows such skill to be able to write about many places. The descriptions of Hawaii really make me want to get there one day so I can visit some of these amazing places.

It feels very real as they show what Women went through in that time period who wished to serve their country in honour. It shows how far we have come but also how far we still have to go.

The book was very emotional as well and it was so well written. I think that is why I loved it so much. The characters were flawed but they also were great people at the end of the day. They grew a lot throughout this book which is a great sign.

This is a dual time line story that covers the period during World War two in Pearl Harbour and England.. It is a poignant story of courage and resilience in the face of adversity, love, laughter, loss and tears. I loved everything about this well written and researched book, especially the explanations of the history of the book at the end. . Thanks to the author, Netgalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read this amazing book.

Soar thru the skies over Hawaii with this great new novel by Anna Stuart.

Ginny Harris knows that her time left in life is short. At 98, she’s been through a lot. One of the first female pilots to take to the skies, she has lots of stories to tell her granddaughters, Ashleigh and Robyn and she has told them many. What she hasn’t told them is much about her time in Hawaii in 1941. So as one final request, she sends her granddaughters on a treasure hunt in Hawaii. Through a series of letters left in treasure chests all over the islands, she recounts her days in Hawaii and what she did immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. She has one story left to tell them and this was the only way she could do it. The girls are introduced to people and places that were near and dear to their grandmother. In learning more about her, they discover things about themselves which are treasures they didn’t find in the chests. This is a beautiful dual timeline story about determination, bravery, sacrifice, friendship, family and love.

I LOVED this story. While the main characters were fictitious, most of the secondary characters where real people who left their marks during WWII. The author delivers the timeline of this story as accurately as she can and she provides a bit of cliff notes in her notes at the end so be sure to stick around for those even after you’ve finished the last sentence of the story. The characters of Ginny, Robyn and Ashleigh are extremely well written. It was super easy to become invested in them and that made the book one I couldn’t put down.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Anna Stuart for early access to this amazing story. I’ll be forever grateful for the history lesson!