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    The Hangar Dance
    The Hangar Dance
    The Hangar Dance
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    The Hangar Dance

    By Catherine E. Chapman

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    Sylvie is a girl who longs to be a woman. When her friend Betty invites her to a dance at the local airfield, where a US squadron is based, she knows she has to go, even if it means lying to her parents.

    Upon meeting Jack, a young American airman, life becomes even more complicated.

    A World War II romance, set in Norfolk, rural England.

    "Short and sweet story about love, innocence and loss," (Review, May 2013).

    "An insight into a young girl's heart as she falls for a soldier. Her mind-set felt true to the era and compassion develops quickly between reader and character," (Goodreads review).

    "In the latter days of the Second World War, Sylvia is thrilled to be invited to the hangar dance held by the US squadron now based near her Norfolk home. Her parents are less than happy about it, so she sneaks out, determined to see the glitz and glamour of the US and escape the grind of the war years. She never plans to fall in love. ‘The Hangar Dance’ is a short and touching romance that nonetheless develops its characters and world fully in the short space of time we see them. Jack, Bradley, Mitzi and especially Sylvia, come to life on the page in this bittersweet story left deliberately open-ended," (4 star press review by Bookangel, January 2016.)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCatherine E. Chapman
    Release dateJan 22, 2013
    ISBN9781301080588
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    Catherine E. Chapman

    I write women's fiction and historical and contemporary romance. My longer works have been described as accessible character fiction; they are often humorous.For tasters of my writing, five short stories are available to download for free from Smashwords & their retailers.Many thanks to all who have reviewed, recommended and rated my books; I really appreciate feedback from readers.My seven short historical romances, set in periods ranging from Medieval times to the Twentieth Century, are available, digitally and in print, in one volume, 'Collected Romances.' My full-length historical romances include 'Miss Millie's Groom,' a subtle romance set during the Great War, and 'The Knight's Falconess,' a sensual Medieval romance.'The Laird's Right-Hand Lady,' a contemporary romance set in the Scottish Highlands, and 'Art & Grace,' a novel set in Regency England, are amongst my most recent publications on Smashwords. Some of my books and stories are available as Audiobooks from Google Play and other retailers.

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      The Hangar Dance - Catherine E. Chapman

      ~THE HANGAR DANCE~

      By Catherine E. Chapman

      Published by Catherine E. Chapman at Smashwords

      Copyright 2013 Catherine E. Chapman

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      THE HANGAR DANCE

      Sylvie had been invited to a dance at the airfield. It’s going to be so exciting, her friend Betty had promised. It’s a US Forces’ band so it’ll be just like being in America!

      Just like being in America so long as neither of them spoke in their broad Norfolk accents, Sylvie thought. Just like being in America so long as she could fix the hem of her one good dress in time. Just like being in America so long as Father didn’t find out.

      Sylvie was desperate to go to the dance. She’d been asked to dances by Betty before. She shuddered remembering the scenes that followed her final request to Mother to be allowed to go with Betty: Sylvie sat out on the stairs on tenterhooks, while Mother broached the subject with Father; hearing him react to the suggestion with horror. Do you want her ending up like that Marion, a good-for-nothing good-time-girl? Father’s words still rang in Sylvie’s ears. That wasn’t the first time she’d asked but it was the first time she’d heard his response – it was the last time she’d asked.

      And those dances had been nothing like this. They had just been local dances with English boys. She’d been envious of Betty’s reports of them all the same. She had to go. Going was the biggest problem. But

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