wartime-secrecy

In this chapter, Polly and Eileen grapple with the consequences of their time-travel actions during the London Blitz, worrying about the ripple effects on people like Mike, Marjorie, and others involved in the war effort. Mike's journey to Bletchley Park raises concerns about potential disruptions to critical wartime secrets, while Polly struggles with anxiety over historical discrepancies and the absence of the retrieval team. The chapter also interweaves the tension of a theatrical rehearsal amid the backdrop of wartime air raids, highlighting the characters' attempts to maintain normalcy.

Lieutenant Mary Kent arrives late at the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry post in Dulwich, Surrey, after delays caused by the D-Day invasion and transportation difficulties. She finds the post deserted except for Lieutenant Fairchild, who introduces her to the routines, slang, and social dynamics of the post, including the naming of ambulances and the shortage of supplies. The chapter highlights the tension and anticipation as the post prepares for the incoming V-1 rocket attacks, with references to wartime secrecy, class distinctions, and the pressures on women serving in support roles.

In this chapter, Mary arrives at Dulwich, Surrey, shortly after D-Day, and experiences the dissonance between the ongoing war and the seemingly normal social life of the FANYs. She grapples with the secrecy around the V-1 rocket attacks and the reality of war casualties while preparing to transport wounded soldiers from Dover. The chapter highlights the tension between hope for a swift end to the war and the grim realities faced by medical and transport units.