The Girl in the Blue Beret

Inspired by a true story, this haunting novel by best-selling author Bobbie Ann Mason follows airline pilot Marshall Stone as he confronts his past and seeks the French Resistance members who saved him during World War II. After surviving the harrowing shootdown of his B-17 bomber in 1944, Marshall returns to France in 1980, revisiting the memories of fear and heroism. He encounters the spirited girl in the blue beret who helped him escape, uncovering not only the depth of their connection but also the profound suffering endured by those he once knew. This beautifully woven narrative explores themes of love, war, and the possibility of second chances.