‘I was drawn into the lives of the diverse cast of characters and got caught up in the story of Elsie’s transatlantic challenge – oh, that last scene! It beautifully captures the sensibilities and emerging challenges of the late 1920s. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.’ Caroline Scott, author of The Photographer of the Lost

‘This book is utterly captivating : steeped in historical fact, the author also weaves a moving tale of family and friendship, of adventure and the challenges of life between the two world wars. The characters in the book are wonderfully rounded and I know they will stay with me.’ Sue Lawrence, author of Lady’s Rock

‘This is a novel about sisterhood, frayed ambition and affairs of the heart.’ Scottish Field

‘One of the Paris Peacemakers series, this fictional account of part of this remarkable woman’s life shines a light on interwar conditions. From the shipyards and the tenements of Glasgow to the fascism of Mussolini’s Italy, the story brings home the impact of rebuilding after the Great War, and the life of an incredible woman!’ Alan Cassady-Bishop for the Historical Novel Society.

‘The Endeavour of Elsie Mackay is another brilliant historical novel from Flora Johnston. It revisits some of the characters from The Paris Peacemakers and shows what life is like for them in the late 1920s…. Elsie Mackay is a terrific character who was in fact a real historical figure and what a remarkable woman she was. She had ambitions to be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic and was determined to achieve this in the face of great opposition from many sides including her own family… Flora Johnston weaves many other issues of the day into the narrative such as the rise of fascism in Italy, the beginning of widespread access to contraception and how controversial that was, improving working conditions in industrial settings and more. It makes for a fully rounded and compelling read. Another fantastic and often moving work of historical fiction from Flora Johnston. I am looking forward to reading more about these women and in particular following Corran on what looks like is going to be quite an adventure.’ The Portobello Book Blog