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Moral Fibre

Helena P. Schrader

Riding the icy, moonlit sky--

They took the war to Hitler.

Their chances of survival were less than fifty percent.

Their average age was 21.

This is the story of just one Lancaster skipper, his crew, and the woman he loved.

It is intended as a tribute to them all.

Christopher "Kit" Moran has earned his pilot's wings, but the greatest challenges still lie ahead: crewing up and returning to operations. Things aren't made easier by the fact that while still a flight engineer, he was posted LMF (Lacking in Moral Fibre) for refusing to fly after a raid on Berlin that killed his best friend and skipper. Nor does it help that he is in love with his dead friend's fiancé, who is not yet ready to become romantically involved again.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Cross Seas Press
  • Publish Date: Dec 1st, 2025
  • Pages: 436
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.90in - 6.00in - 1.00in - 1.50lb
  • EAN: 9781735313924
  • Categories: Historical - 20th Century - World War II & HolocaustChristian - HistoricalWar & Military

About the Author

Schrader, Helena P.: -

Helena P. Schrader is an established aviation author and expert on the Second World War. She earned a PhD in History (cum Laude) from the University of Hamburg with a ground-breaking dissertation on a leading member of the German Resistance to Hitler. Her non-fiction publications include "Sisters in Arms: The Women who Flew in WWII," "The Blockade Breakers: The Berlin Airlift," and "Codename Valkyrie: General Friederich Olbricht and the Plot against Hitler." In addition, Helena has published twenty historical novels and won numerous literary awards. Her novel on the Battle of Britain, "Where Eagles Never Flew," won the Hemingway Award for 20th Century Wartime Fiction and a Maincrest Media Award for Historical Fiction. RAF Battle of Britain ace Wing Commander Bob Doe called it "the best book" he had ever seen about the battle. He went on to say: "Refreshingly, it got it smack-on the way it was for us fighter pilots."

Praise for this book

"... a captivating tale about the heroism of those who fought during WWII. ... Schrader does an excellent job of creating fully realized secondary characters which makes the novel seem as though it is more fact than fiction. ... With a clear vision, she draws the reader in and keeps their attention throughout the entire novel. A perfect blend of history, romance, and inspiration, Moral Fibre reads as though it isn't fiction at all, but rather a mesmerizing look into the past." Maincrest Media

"Helena P. Schrader ... is a true master at delving into complex psychological dilemmas and emerging with a tantalizing, completely comprehensible tale of human frailty and strengths that blend into a unique experience for her readers." Tom Gauthier for Readers Favorites

"[The hero's] struggles, his life, and the romance he is continuously hoping and striving to have with the woman he loves hits you directly in the soul, but the addition of adventure and excitement makes you want to read cover-to-cover without ever having to put the book down....Helena Schrader's in-depth stories, fantastic characters, and ability to write an unforgettable tale makes her one of the best authors out there!" Feathered Quill

"The narrative follows both characters as they deal with the world of England in the final years of the war, not just professionally, but personally. ... The two narrative strands beautifully balance each other up to the book's climax. A richly textured, absorbing war tale that works equally well as a touching love story." Kirkus Reviews

"[Moral Fibre] takes the reader into the English psyche of [WWII], tapping the depths of human emotions, holding them up to the light, and revealing their concomitant beauty and ugliness in times of fear and crises. Before the war is over for Kit, he finds his inner strength, finds love, and learns the true meaning of sacrifice. ... A riveting read and highly recommended." Chanticleer Book Reviews

"With superb plotting, Schrader focuses on Kit's character development. ... Readers will find themselves engaged in the complexities, not only of Kit, but of the men in his bomber crew. ... The story is well-grounded in historical research and buttressed by Schrader's re-creation of actual battles, as well as a Historical Note and Glossary of RAF Terminology at novel's end. In all, this is an absorbing work sure to interest not only WWII buffs but anyone who enjoys historical fiction." Blue Ink Starred Review

"The style of the narrative beautifully combines ... the fear and courage of the airmen with the fortitude, dedication, and love of those left behind to create a story that is so much more than a straight war story. The thoughtful conversations between the members of Kit's crew and between Georgina's minister father and Kit were very much a highlight of the story from my perspective. ... I loved this book and place it extremely high on the list of books I have read this year. I can highly recommend this read." Grant Leishman for Readers' Favorite