Wings – Danielle Steel

Description

In Wings, Danielle Steel introduces Cassie O’Malley, a young woman whose passion for flying defies the expectations of her time. Growing up on her family’s farm near Chicago, Cassie dreams of soaring in the skies, but her father, a World War I veteran, believes that aviation is a man’s world and that his son should take the controls. However, Cassie’s red-haired determination and natural talent make her an unstoppable force.

As a child, she sneaks out to admire the planes resting under the moonlight, yearning to fly. With the help of her father’s junior partner, Nick “Stick” Galvin, a fellow war ace, Cassie learns the art of flying, despite her father’s objections. Nick becomes her confidant and mentor, helping her break barriers and pursue her dream.

Cassie’s talent catches the attention of California entrepreneur Desmon Williams, who invites her to break new records as a test pilot. As her fame grows, Cassie is thrust into the spotlight, but the attention soon becomes a double-edged sword. Pressured by both Desmon’s ambitions and the public’s expectations, Cassie embarks on a journey to break Amelia Earhart’s records, but she soon discovers that fame comes at a price.

As she faces the challenges of public scrutiny, personal sacrifice, and the risks of flight, Cassie learns to chart her own course, seeking true freedom in the skies. Wings is a captivating story of resilience, courage, and the search for identity, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world on the brink of war. It’s a tribute to those who dared to dream big and changed aviation forever.