Barbara's War books in order

Barbara's War is an eight-book WWII series by Fenella J. Miller following Barbara through wartime Britain, a relationship with a pilot, and the long years of the conflict's aftermath.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Barbara’s War 2012 Fenella J. Miller Buy
2 The Middle Years 2014 Fenella J. Miller Buy
3 A Dilemma for the Pilot’s Girl / The Resolution 2014 Fenella J. Miller Buy
4 The Pilot’s Story / A Long Way Back 2020 Fenella J. Miller Buy
5 A Second Chance for the Pilot’s Girl 2020 Fenella J. Miller Buy
6 The Resolution 2014 Fenella J. Miller Buy
7 A Long Way Back 2020 Fenella J. Miller Buy
8 The Conclusion 2020 Fenella J. Miller Buy

Barbara’s War is Fenella J. Miller’s longest-running WWII saga, following its heroine from the opening of the conflict through the difficult years that follow. The first book, published in 2012, introduces Barbara and the man she loves, a pilot whose dangerous work shapes the whole series. The Middle Years and subsequent volumes track the relationship as the war grinds on and circumstances change.

The series has an unusual publishing history. Several books appeared in combined editions, with titles like A Dilemma for the Pilot’s Girl / The Resolution and The Pilot’s Story / A Long Way Back collecting earlier material in new formats. This means readers may encounter the same story under different titles depending on where they buy. The reading order table on this page lists all eight entries as they appear in the database.

Miller keeps the focus personal throughout, on daily life under wartime pressure rather than military strategy. The emotional arc across eight books gives the series more room to develop than her shorter WWII collections, and Barbara remains a consistent presence from the first book to The Conclusion in 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Barbara's War series?

There are eight books in the Barbara’s War series, published between 2012 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Barbara's War series?

The first book in the Barbara’s War series is Barbara’s War, published in 2012.

What is the Barbara's War series about?

The Barbara’s War series follows its heroine through life in wartime Britain, her relationship with a RAF pilot, and the challenges that come after the war ends. The eight books span from the early years of the conflict through to its resolution and aftermath, tracing personal loss, resilience, and hope.

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