From the lush green Berkshire’s polo fields, through the ardours of military helicopter training, to the white heat of flying combat missions in the Middle East, Charles’s journey is a riveting tale of privilege, peril and profound personal transformation.

Raised amidst the traditions of English upper-class society, Charles’s life takes an unexpected turn when he embarks on a forbidden, intoxicating affair. This passionate relationship not only challenges societal norms but also ignites a deeply personal awakening that defines his transition into manhood.

Then as a combat helicopter pilot in the Royal Air Force, Charles faces the brutal realities of war and harrowing experiences that still live with him to this day.

Trigger warning: This book contains game bird shooting and fox hunting content, references to suicide, PTSD, and explicit sexual content.

My Thoughts:

When reading this book I didn’t know what to expect. I had seen that this is a true story of a Englishman who has written about his wealthy life but I could never imagined what he had gone through. Going from playing polo to flying in a military helicopter, this man sure is a busy. I particularly enjoyed the parts where we learn about military helicopter training as I knew very little about what was involved and found it riveting. When he starts flying for the Royal Air Force I could not believe what this man and other men in the same boat went through no wonder he has PTSD now. It was a rollercoaster journey I went on reading this book and there are some trigger warnings to this book but do not be put off as it is a very compelling and honest read. One I will never forget. Thank you for writing this book and sharing your experiences.

I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.

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