# The Secrets of Flight: A Novel — Maggie Leffler Audiobook

The Secrets of Flight is Maggie Leffler’s historical-fiction novel in an unabridged English audiobook edition. Its story alternates between an elderly woman sharing her past and a World War II female pilot’s story, with a 15-year-old helping uncover family secrets.

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- Rating: 4.4 / 5
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## At a glance

- Alternates between Mary Browning’s present-day story and the account of a daring female pilot during World War II.
- Mary and teenager Elyse form an unlikely friendship as they uncover secrets tied to Mary’s estranged family.
- The audiobook is listed as unabridged and runs 10 hours and 33 minutes.

## Pros

- The unabridged format preserves the complete story in audio form.
- Its dual timelines connect a present-day family mystery with a World War II aviation story.

## Specifications

### Audiobook details
- Format: Audiobook
- Length: 10 hours and 33 minutes
- Edition: Unabridged
- Language: English
- Narrator: Barbara Caruso, see all
### Publication
- Author: Maggie Leffler
- Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
- Publication date: May 3 2016

## Before you buy

- The listing describes this as historical fiction and frames the pilot’s story around identity, family estrangement and second chances. The listing does not establish that the events are based on historical fact.

## A good fit for

- Listeners looking for an unabridged historical-fiction audiobook with a World War II storyline and family secrets.
- Readers interested in stories about intergenerational friendship, forgiveness and characters confronting the past.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the story as engaging, emotionally affecting and well crafted, with positive impressions of its characters and historical-fiction elements. Responses to the ending are mixed: some appreciate its surprise, while others feel it concludes abruptly. That divided reaction may matter to listeners who prefer a more fully resolved ending.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the story as engaging and its characters as well developed.
- Positive themes: Feedback also notes an emotional, heartwarming reading experience and appreciation of the historical-fiction setting.
- Mixed feedback: Opinions differ on the ending, with some welcoming its surprise and others finding it abrupt.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Secrets of Flight about?
Mary Browning, an elderly widow with a hidden past, asks teenager Elyse to type her story about a female pilot during World War II. The two grow close as they uncover family secrets.
### Is this audiobook abridged?
The listing identifies the audiobook as unabridged.
### How long is the audiobook, and who narrates it?
The listed listening length is 10 hours and 33 minutes, and the narrator is Barbara Caruso.

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