Her Last Flight audiobook

I love reading about the early days of aviation and have enjoyed other novels by this author so it isn't a big surprise I enjoyed this one. Out of the books I have read by Beatriz Williams this one is actually my favorite. The setting of Hawaii for most of the plot helped contribute to this overall relaxing feel I had while reading. In 1947, Janey Everett travels to the island of Kauai in search for answers. She wants to find info about Sam Mallory, an aviation pioneer. Janey has tracked down a women named Irene Lindquist. Janey has strong suspicions Irene used to go by the last name of Foster. And well, Irene Foster was Sam Mallory's flying partner back in the day. At first Irene Lindquist denies everything, but slowly divulges details about her flying career and her personal relationships.This book can be considered historical fiction but the author used her creative side when it comes to the characters and story. Some things were inspired by real life people and events, while others were a result of the writer's imagination. It is obvious Beatriz Williams conducted a bit of research on the early days of aviation and I think she came up with an interesting story. This was a great book to sit back and unwind with after a hectic day. There really is something to be said about these easy, breezy reads and how they can help recharge your batteries. The story follows Janey and Irene and they were both strong female characters. And yes, you will most likely have a hunch at where the story is going, but it still is neat to watch it unfold.Definitely recommend to all the historical fiction fans who need a break from World War 2 based stories.

In 1947, Janey Everett is a girl who doesn’t like to be in one place for too long, she’s a busy war correspondent and talented photographer. Janey arrives in Hawaii determined to find out what happened to aviation pioneer and dare devil Sam Mallory. He was flying a plane for the loyalist forces during the Spanish Civil War, he disappeared 10 years ago and no one has seen or heard from him since. She believes the one person who might know what really happened to Sam is his ex student and co pilot Irene Foster? They were much more than good friends and Irene also disappeared in 1937 during an around the world flight organized by her rich husband George Morrow and why did she marry him when she really loved Sam?Using her detective skills Janey discovers Irene Foster might be alive and now goes by the name Irene Lindquist? A female pilot who’s running a tourist business flying people around the Hawaiian Islands, she’s married and has two children. Janey is smart, she has done her research, she’s checked something’s out for herself and she has one ace up her sleeve. Despite denying she doesn’t know Sam Mallory Irene goes rather quiet when Janey mentions a plane has recently been discovered in the Spanish desert, they think its Sam’s and a skeleton was found at the scene.What are the chances of two pilots who know each other; both disappearing around the same time in unusual circumstances and maybe flying really is a dangerous occupation! Irene Lindquist has some scars on one side of her face, Janey is pretty sure that Irene Foster didn’t and it adds to the mystery.Janey and Irene are very similar they are strong minded women who worked in male dominant occupations, despite life's knock backs, difficult childhoods, both succeeded and are very determined women. As you continue to read the story it has so many twists and turns, and you really have no idea how it will end or if Irene Foster and Sam Mallory are alive?I really enjoyed reading Her Last Flight; it has everything in one incredible and interesting story, love, romance, suspense, intrigue, deception and a mystery. It’s the best book I have read this year, five big stars from me and I highly recommend reading it. I have shared my review on Edelweiss, Goodreads, Twitter, Australian Amazon, Kobo, Facebook and my blog. https://karrenreadsbooks.blogspot.com/

4.5 Beautiful Stars!This was so beautifully done with threads that were interwoven and knitted together so well that most of it I didn't even see coming. I absolutely loved the historical details about planes and those brave pilots that really laid the foundation for flight today from both women and men alike. Truly an engaging story that kept me eagerly turning the pages as each story unfolded over time. And thought this wasn't about Amelia, I can totally see the similarities in these two characters and the whatifs of everything that happened on her fateful last flight.*ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*

A story as suspenseful, beautiful and breathtaking as those first remarkable flights into the sky. SUMMARYJaney Everett is a photographer and war correspondent in 1947. She is on a mission to write a biography of the forgotten aviation pioneer Sam Mallory, who joined the loyalist forces in the Spanish Civil War and never returned. Janey is in Hawaii to track down Irene Lindquist, the owner of a local island-hopping airline, whom she believes might really be the legendary Irene Foster, who was Mallory’s flying partner. Foster’s disappearance during a round-the-world flight in 1937 remains one of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries. Mrs. Lindquist denies any connection to Foster. But Janey informs her that the wreck of Sam Mallory’s airplane has recently been discovered in a Spanish desert. Piece by piece, the details of Foster’s life emerge: from the beginnings of her flying career in Southern California, to her complicated relationship with Mallory, to the collapse of her marriage to her career manager and publicist, George Morrow.As Irene spins her tale to its searing conclusion, Janey’s past also come to light. The duel between the two women takes a heart-stopping turn. Can we ever come to terms with the loss of those we love, and the lives we might have lived?REVIEWWhat if America Earhart had survived? What would her story have been? The author notes this book was not intended as veiled biography or theory of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance. Instead it’s a suspenseful and fascinating fictional story featuring two strong-willed women and the perseverance to get what they want in life. HER LAST FLIGHT is so captivating, I had to keep reminding myself that this a work of fiction. Author, Beatriz Williams had me when Janey finds a long lost plane, crashed in the desert surrounding Bardenas Reales, Spain. From there you can’t stop reading because every chapter leaves you on the edge of your seat with a careful ascent to a stunning conclusion. I loved the the way that Irene’s and Sam’s story in the years 1928 to 1937 was brilliantly told thru skillfully-crafted book excepts written by Janey. One of my favorite things was the organization of the chapters blending the past into the present days of the 1947 and alternating between Irene and Janey quests. The organization propels you through the story with a ride as breath-taking as those first flights into the sky Williams writing magically transports us to another time, the years when aviation was still new, exhilarating, and fascinating. Both Janey and Irene are well developed characters; strong, independent women well ahead of their time. They are just another of my favorite things about this book. Williams passion is historical fiction and she does it well. She lives with her husband and four children in Connecticut where she divides her time between writing and laundry. She is the bestselling author of 11 novels recently including The Glass Ocean and The Golden Hour. Thanks to LibraryThing for an advance reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Publisher William MorrowPublished June 30, 2020 Review www.bluestockingreviews.com

4.5 very strong stars! Beatriz William was brilliant when it came to writing Her Last Flight. This novel was loosely based on Amelia Earhart and her disappearance. I listened to the audio CD that was masterfully read by Cassandra Campbell. Beatriz Williams used a dual time frame to tell this story. Her Last Flight was an engaging and intriguing story that provided lots of twists along the way. I particularly enjoyed the ending since I didn’t see it coming. All the characters were well developed and believable. The female characters, in particular, were strong, independent and courageous. Her Last Flight began in 1947 when Janey Everett, a photojournalist and war correspondent, found what she believed to be the bones of Sam Mallory, a re-known pilot in an abandoned and wrecked aircraft somewhere in the Spanish desert. Janey Everett’s curiosity about Sam Mallory and his disappearance became a compulsive curiosity to her. She was determined to find out all about Sam Mallory and write a biography about this sensational pilot. Janey wanted to discover everything about Sam Mallory’s life and that included his involvement with the elusive female pilot, Irene Foster. Foster had also disappeared after her last solo flight but Janey had been given a tip about Irene Foster’s whereabouts and so she found herself traveling to a small fishing village located on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. A woman by the name of Irene Lindquist resided there and Janey had a strong feeling that Irene Lindquist and Irene Foster were one and the same. Janey knew that Sam Mallory had taught Irene to fly and that she had become his flying partner. After that Sam and Irene each led their own spectacular flights. Foster had disappeared after she brilliantly circumnavigated the globe. No one had ever discovered where she disappeared to. When Janey first approached Irene, she was reluctant to talk to her. Irene slowly came around and revealed the details about her distinguished flying career and her relationship with Sam Mallory to Janey. I am a big fan of Beatriz Williams’ books and Her Last Flight was no exception. It was masterfully written and featured strong , dominant, courageous and determined women. It was about love, family, trust and adventure. For me, the ending was unexpected and very satisfying. Cassandra Campbell’s narration really brought this story to life for me. I highly recommend this book.

HER LAST FLIGHT is another beautifully detailed book telling the story of two pilots, Irene Lindquist and Sam Mallory. It is also about Janey Everett, a war correspondent/photojournalist, who is trying to get the story of Sam Mallory out of Irene who has hidden herself from the public.The book smoo

Oh Beatriz Williams you sneaky devil!! Williams has hit it out of the park (again) with Her Last Flight. The more I read this author, the more I appreciate her novels and if you are a historical fiction lover you really can't go wrong with any of her books. I loved this book immediately and it was incredibly good on audio. The narrator for the audiobook is Cassandra Campbell and I was incredibly impressed with her skills. Her Last Flight switches back and forth in between excerpts of Janey Everett's book about Sam Mallory and Janey's firsthand viewpoint. This kept the pace moving pretty quickly for me, even though the book was a slow burn overall (as most historical fiction is). The plot is very complex and there are a couple of reveals that I didn't see coming at all. I love the way Williams can weave a plot and different characters together to create nothing short of a masterpiece. It is also very obvious that she spent a lot of time researching this book and it was fascinating to read about women in flight.I love how immersive Williams' writing is, and once again I felt like I was right there in the book. So much so that it felt like the story was fact rather than fiction. I also loved the strong female characters depicted in this book. Janey and Irene are two of my favorite characters, and there is nothing more empowering than reading about women that don't cower in what would be considered a man's job. Highly recommend Her Last Flight for the historical fiction lovers and readers who already appreciate this author, with the audio being especially amazing! Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an advance review copy of this book, all opinions and thoughts are my own.

My first Beatriz Williams and definitely not my last! The narrative voice in this book was pitch perfect and I loved Williams's vulnerable, imperfect and slightly messy characters. Throw in female pilots, a beautiful love story, a compelling dual narrative and you have a book that was hard to put down and one of my fave reads so far this year.

Her Last Flight by Beatriz Williams is a compelling story that undoubtedly makes you think about Amelia Earhart. The novel is filled with some great historical details as well as aviation details all the while keeping you flipping the pages about all the unanswered questions. I think it's an interesting reimagining of Amelia's life and her disappearance. Also, the details surrounding aviation were also really fascinating, and of course I loved the Hawaiian setting and other tropical settings as well as the details regarding surfing.

Holy book hangover can I give more than 5 stars?!? Loved, loved, loved. Beautifully written! Characters I’ll never forget. I love Beatriz williams and all of her books but I was absolutely blown away by this story. HER LAST FLIGHT is historical fiction, inspired by Amelia Earhart. It is not a fictionalized biography but the inspiration is there. I’ve always loved historical fiction because to me it allows me to escape my daily life fully: the year, the place everything. This book was in a word OUTSTANDING. Full of love and surprises. I cried. I laughed. I fell in love with a book boyfriend. I cheered and celebrated strong women. And I gasped at many parts. This is a nearly 400 page book that flowed and you don’t want to put down because you are so invested and for me lost in the story. I loved every page and will be recommending this to EVERYONE on its release date of July 7. This book is so special. Thank you to Beatriz for sending me a signed copy (won from a giveaway she did on her page!) I am very sad I won’t be able to tell you how much this story touched me in person at Expo this year but will be keeping my eye out for a tour. The characters of Irene, Sam and Janey will stay with me forever!

This terrific novel is a great example of historical fiction done with seemingly no effort. There's no grandstanding of facts, no waving around the culture of another time. There's just a gripping story (actually, two of them), in flawless prose, that conjures another era wonderfully vividly. Imagine a story based in part on a character like Amelia Earhart, and a parallel narrative that is as poignant and wartorn as The English Patient. Pepper it with sharp dialogue between two smart (and smarting) women. It bodes for a great read. I loved the passages about flying, I enjoyed the setting of Hawaii, but my favorite part was the sad-as-can-be story about thwarted love with Velazquez. Treat yourself. If you start this book, prepare to get lost in it.

Janey Everett, an accomplished photographer and war correspondent, is visiting the gorgeous island of Kauai. While here, she hopes to research and write her book on Sam Mallory, a famous aviator who went off to fight in the Spanish Civil War and was never seen again. While on Kauai, Janey hopes to find Irene Lindquist, who she believes is the one-and-only Irene Foster, who was once Mallory's flight student as well as eventual flight partner turned lover. Irene has been hiding out from the world, but Janey hopes to track her down and have her answer some questions about Sam's illustrious life. Except the problem is that Irene Lindquist might not be the famous Irene Foster, who flew around the world in 1937, but then went missing. Janey has a hunch though and hopes to get some answers. The fact that Sam's plane was finally found in a Spanish desert will hopefully intrigue her and get her to open up. Her Last Flight by Beatriz Williams is a compelling story that undoubtedly makes you think about Amelia Earhart. The novel is filled with some great historical details as well as aviation details all the while keeping you flipping the pages about all the unanswered questions.Read the rest of my review here:http://www.confessionsofabookaddict.c...

This book was such a great escape read and Beatriz Williams continues to be one of my absolute favorite authors in the Historical Fiction genre. In HER LAST FLIGHT, Williams takes us on a journey full of mystery, intrigue, deception and romance. We meet Janey Everett in 1947, writing about the mysterious disappearance of Sam Mallory. her investigative skills leads her to Irene Lindquist, who runs the local flying tours in Kauai, HI. Janey soon discovers the mystery behind the elusive Irene Foster, Mallory’s flight partner. As the story is unraveled, the mystery is revealed in just the right time, through this beautifully told story in dual timelines. The writing is beautiful, impeccable, and addicting. This very well researched novel was a phenomenal read for me. Rich in detail and true to the time, this book was very hard to put down. I really enjoyed this!

Her Last Flight by Beatriz Williams is an amazing historical fiction gem that alternates between two female characters in two different timelines ( 1947ish with Janey Everett and late 1920s-1937 with Irene Foster/Lindquist).The author gives the reader insight into both strong, fierce, and fiery women in each alternating chapter and weaves an intricate and intriguing story where the reader learns all about both Irene and Janey through their upbringing, background, passions, failures, flaws, triumphs, and harrowing journeys to “land” them both where they are at the culmination of their paths to the final, and stunning conclusion. Though these women seem to be very different at first, as one reads the tale impressively woven by Ms Williams, we learn that they are more similar and have far more in common by the way of the charismatic, charming, imperfect yet somehow perfect, and undeniably fascinating Sam Mallory pilot and daredevil extraordinaire. The plot (which the reader can read from the synopsis itself) is unique and fascinating. I loved learning more about planes, aerodynamics, some of the history of aviation and its progress into mainstream media during the 30s-40s. I also truly enjoyed reading the subject matter regarding the female role, introduction, and brake throughs into this male dominated field. I have a soft spot for seeing strong women that are determined to overcome the mountains and barriers to be able to access and succeed in fields that were originally “off limits” to women. This book has it all: romance, history, family, loyalty, love, gut-wrenching losses, and perseverance to overcome any obstacles. Despite their faults, I found I was drawn to Janey and Irene and actually loved them both more because of it all. I rooted for them, I shed tears, and I smiled at the amazing twist and positivity perfect ending. I was riveted to this book from page 1 all the way to the perfect end. Nothing else could have possibly fit as well as this was truly a satisfying ending. This book most definitely receives 5/5 stars. I have been a huge fan of Ms Williams from the beginning, and this latest novel did not disappoint. You will truly enjoy it!Thank NG and William Morrow/ Harper Collins for this ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion. I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon and B&N accounts upon publication. Thank you again!

Unique, entertaining and enjoyable!! I found this story so fascinating and it felt so real and Beatriz does a fantastic job transporting the reader to another time. After a few chapters to get into the story, wow, you are left with quite the page Turner. I can tell that alot of research went into this story. Such a beautifully written book!! So good!!! In 1947, photographer and war correspondent Janey Everett is investigating about Sam Mallory who was a war pilot/aviator gone missing, to write a book. She finds the location of his plane that crashed in 1937 while aiding loyalists in the Spanish civil war. Janey finds Sam's co-pilot Irene whom also went missing, and was also believed to be his lover. Irene doesn't want to speak, until she is told of the remains of the plane that Janey found. Janey and Irene are two strong woman, who's lives are intertwined while unraveling the mystery of Sam's disappearance. Told in two timelines, one by Irene in 1928, and the other by Janey in 1947, and perfectly done!! Highly recommend,!!Thank you to the publisher for my gifted copy to review!!