Walking on Hidden Wings - by Rachel Scott McDaniel (Paperback)

About the Book

"Walking on Hidden Wings is a historical romance set in the 1920s and highlights the daring adventures of a New York City socialite who exchanges her glittering gowns for a pair of coveralls and pilot goggles. Disguised as a flamboyant barnstormer, she travels throughout rural New York in hopes of unearthing clues behind her husband's murder. A gentleman linked to her past unexpectedly appears with information that shines a haunting light on everything she once accepted as truth. Danger pursues as she hunts for answers that stretch from grave to sky"--

Book Synopsis

"A tangled web, a sleuthing adventure, a rekindled romance . . . Walking on Hidden Wings has it all." --Rachel Fordham, author of The Letter Tree
Geneva Ashcroft Hayes's marriage to a newspaper mogul might have been arranged, but the New York socialite is devastated when her husband's plane crashes a few short months after their nuptials. When the authorities suspect murder, Geneva sets out on a wild mission to find his killer--and to prove it wasn't her!
When mysterious notes surface pointing to Geneva's guilt in his death, they only strengthen her resolve. She has little to go on except for a detective friend's cryptic list of locations connected to her dead spouse. When the friend also disappears, she trades her sparkling gowns for coveralls and pilot goggles.
Armed with a new name and career as a wingwalker and barnstormer, she travels from town to town in hopes of unearthing clues and locating her missing friend. But Geneva discovers that her past may not belong to her . . . what she once believed as truth may be nothing more than lies and deception.
"Fans of intelligent mysteries, butterfly-inducing romance, and the Roaring Twenties, prepare yourselves--Walking on Hidden Wings will sweep you away to the skies! McDaniel's lyrical prose is a delight, and readers will be fascinated by the daring beginnings of aviation. A true gem." --Joanna Barker, author of A Heart Worth Stealing

Review Quotes

"A mesmerizing read set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties and early aviation, McDaniel's newest offering brims with mystery and romance but most of all with forgiveness and grace. Lovers of history-soaked stories, marriages of convenience, and romantic suspense will delight in McDaniel's latest endeavor."--Susan L. Tuttle, author of the Treasures of Halstead Manor series (1/19/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"A tangled web, a sleuthing adventure, a rekindled romance . . . Walking on Hidden Wings has it all. Grab a copy and get cozy because you're going to want to read one more chapter."--Rachel Fordham, author of The Letter Tree (1/19/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"Compulsively readable, Walking on Hidden Wings has all the twists and turns of an aviation act, with all the intrigue too. Rachel Scott McDaniel proves herself once again as a master of her genre in this story that's filled with romance, history, and dangerous secrets. The witty banter between characters is guaranteed to make you swoon. I couldn't put it down!"--Ashley Clark, acclaimed author of the Heirloom Secrets series (1/19/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"Fans of intelligent mysteries, butterfly-inducing romance, and the Roaring Twenties, prepare yourselves--Walking on Hidden Wings will sweep you away to the skies! McDaniel's lyrical prose is a delight, and readers will be fascinated by the daring beginnings of aviation. A true gem."--Joanna Barker, author of A Heart Worth Stealing (1/19/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"McDaniel takes to the skies for an exciting 1920s historical that mixes love, murder accusations, and dangerous aerial feats. . . . [and] cleverly braids dual timelines. . . . [The] gutsy heroine and acrobatic plot will keep readers on the edge of their seat."-- "Publishers Weekly" (1/19/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"Rachel Scott McDaniel brilliantly transports her readers to the 1920s in this novel full of secrets, faith, and romance. Twists and turns abound throughout this intriguing mystery as the heroine leaves her glittering life behind, disguises herself as an aviatrix, and searches for clues about her husband's murder. Impossible to put down, this book left me in awe, inspired, and wanting to read the story again."--Rebekah Millet, award-winning author of Julia Monroe Begins Again (1/19/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"Walking on Hidden Wings swept me up in the 1920s world of glitter and intrigue. With mystery, betrayal, and forgiveness, Rachel Scott McDaniel takes readers on a beautiful journey of learning what it means to love, and of the sacrifices we make for those we hold dear. This is a book I'll be thinking about for a long time to come."--Heidi Kimball, author of Where the Stars Meet the Sea (1/19/2024 12:00:00 AM)