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Rebecca Mascull's third novel, "The Wild Air", tells the story of Della Dobbs -- a young woman growing up on the east Lincolnshire coastal town of Cleethorpes, in the early years of the twentieth century -- a time when manned flight was still very much in its formative phase. Introduced to the idea of flying by her somewhat eccentric aunt, Della becomes obsessed with aviation at a young age and begins to harbour dreams of perhaps one day learning to fly herself. In pursuing this dream, however, it quickly becomes apparent that however difficult the act of piloting an aircraft might be, it is as nothing compared to the task of overcoming male attitudes to the notion of a woman at the controls of a machine which surely God intended only men to fly, and the prejudices which bar her from even entering the cockpit.

"The Wild Air" is an uplifting and heartening tale of an indomitable spirit (mixed with some sheer bloody-mindedness) in a world stacked against her that will resonate still for many women today. The book is cleverly crafted, with rich, exhaustively researched historical and geographical detail making it almost impossible to tell where fact finishes and fiction takes over. It is also beautifully written, even managing to make having one's face chilled to the point of complete numbness whilst simultaneously being sprayed with a stinking, sticky layer of burnt engine oil sound romantic. If pushed to find anything to criticise in the book at all, I would probably point to the rather unlikely way some aspects of the plot conveniently fall out in the end, but overall, this can be readily overlooked and forgiven, as the book is quite nail-biting enough as it is, without any additional complications creeping in to delay its conclusion.

All in all, I strongly recommend this book to any would-be reader, whatever their gender and regardless of whether or not they have any interest in aviation, past or present. It is a cracking read from start to finish. And if you haven't come across Rebecca Mascull's writing before, do check out her earlier novels, "The Visitors" and "Song of the Sea Maid", which are equally worthy of your attention.


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The Wild Air Rebecca Mascull Books Reviews

A wonderful story about a girl's dream to fly. Set before and during WW 1 in England, the story follows Della as a teenage girl who is enthralled by aeroplanes and dreams to fly. Despite the prejudice she faces as a woman in the male dominated environment of aeroplanes, she persists courageously with her dream and becomes a pilot. Her story is one of hardship (both in her family life) and her desire to pursue her dreams, yet she overcomes both with grace and bravery. I took one star off as the ending is predictable.
I love Rebecca Mascull. She’s taken me to some fascinating places and introduced me to some fascinating people throughout history, but fresh off the boat with the female explorer Dawnay in her last novel, this novel takes the reader to new heights ( and yes pun is intended)

It’s a story of early aviation and the role of women within. The role of one woman – fictional but based on the greats who really pioneers in their field, is an amazing story of courage and determination. I felt each and every one of her heartbeats as she became even more excited about the possibility of flying. Her wonder at her first flight, fear, excitement and awe – I could feel it, taste it and live it with the exquisite writing and descriptions. I am in awe too of the research of this novel – jus enough to evoke the emotions of such an exciting and important time in our history but not so much that it overshadows the achievements and human side to the women who we now revere.

This secret world of the skies – was as much a wonder to me as it was to Della. I didn’t know anything about this subject nor the women who had made it possible but this is one fascinating history lesson. They should teach this book in schools and get the children to feel history – as THIS is what it must have felt like to live it. Della fights on two fronts – against the constraints of Edwardian society and against the male dominated world of aviation.
I was swept along by the story and did the loop de loop of emotions along with Della. Her story is one of hope and determination and that we can soar as far as we set our minds too. The world of aviation and the world seen from the sky, “this was the way to travel, above the flattened still earth” evokes the excitement of plane travel and the thrill of early exploration takes you along for the ride.

Once war starts however, everything changes. I held my breath at points and just hoped that Della would get through this – I had followed her this far I wasn’t going to be happy if this was the end! – That’s how immersed and captivated this book made me. I now have the urge to go on a flight as soon as possible – I’m going to have a new found respect for the genius involved in the pilots who have gone before.

I had fun putting the map of locations and the travel guide with this one - on thebooktrail.com
Rebecca Mascull's third novel, "The Wild Air", tells the story of Della Dobbs -- a young woman growing up on the east Lincolnshire coastal town of Cleethorpes, in the early years of the twentieth century -- a time when manned flight was still very much in its formative phase. Introduced to the idea of flying by her somewhat eccentric aunt, Della becomes obsessed with aviation at a young age and begins to harbour dreams of perhaps one day learning to fly herself. In pursuing this dream, however, it quickly becomes apparent that however difficult the act of piloting an aircraft might be, it is as nothing compared to the task of overcoming male attitudes to the notion of a woman at the controls of a machine which surely God intended only men to fly, and the prejudices which bar her from even entering the cockpit.

"The Wild Air" is an uplifting and heartening tale of an indomitable spirit (mixed with some sheer bloody-mindedness) in a world stacked against her that will resonate still for many women today. The book is cleverly crafted, with rich, exhaustively researched historical and geographical detail making it almost impossible to tell where fact finishes and fiction takes over. It is also beautifully written, even managing to make having one's face chilled to the point of complete numbness whilst simultaneously being sprayed with a stinking, sticky layer of burnt engine oil sound romantic. If pushed to find anything to criticise in the book at all, I would probably point to the rather unlikely way some aspects of the plot conveniently fall out in the end, but overall, this can be readily overlooked and forgiven, as the book is quite nail-biting enough as it is, without any additional complications creeping in to delay its conclusion.

All in all, I strongly recommend this book to any would-be reader, whatever their gender and regardless of whether or not they have any interest in aviation, past or present. It is a cracking read from start to finish. And if you haven't come across Rebecca Mascull's writing before, do check out her earlier novels, "The Visitors" and "Song of the Sea Maid", which are equally worthy of your attention.