WWII fiction based fact - The Posting by author Gillian Edwards Based on the incredible real life story of a WWII nurse who cared for prisoner of war camp survivors. 11 May 2026 The Posting, a compelling biographical narrative inspired by the life of the author's mother-in-law during the war. A rare female perspective on WWII, the novel is told in first person, following a young woman's journey from home front to active overseas service.