The Librarian Spy

A librarian who is a spy set in World War II? I was sold from the beginning. In The Librarian Spy Ava exchanges her job at the Library of Congress where she is an expert at microfilming for a U.S military post in Portugal using the same skills. While microfilming newspapers and other documents from throughout Europe, Ava not only becomes familiar with the plight of many Jewish people trying desperately to leave Europe but also stumbles upon a coded plea for help in a French Resistance newspaper.

Author Madeline Martin does a wonderful job of intertwining two unique stories. The two stories unfold simultaneously involving two entirely different sets of characters and seem completely unrelated. Alternating between the two story lines causes the story to be a bit slow at the beginning, When the two stories intersect, the characters work together to accomplish their mission over different countries and in some cases without meeting in person. Their clandestine work using top of the line World War II era technology combined with their persistence and strong female characters provides a wonderfully, entertaining yet poignant work.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complementary copy of this book via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Wedding Dress Sewing Circle

Jennifer Ryan's newest book The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle is an enjoyable, satisfying read. Set in World War 2 England, the book centers specifically on three women who are tied together in numerous ways but most significantly through mending and making over a wedding dress. While initially quite different in personality and outlook, the three main characters all grow significantly during the six months time frame of the book. The war, and particularly the clothing rations, play into the story line by providing the context and backdrop for the story which focuses on the hardships of those at home. With an emphasis on a wedding dress, there is definitely some romance involved and some definite twists and turns.

Recommended for high school and up. A great, fun summer vacation read. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading her toher titles.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle from Random House Publishing--Ballantine Books via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Winter Rose

Last year I discovered Melanie Dobson who has written numerous books. Several, but not all of the books, have been World War II fiction and individuals who read my blog frequently know that I rarely pass up WW2 books. Her most recent book The Winter Rose combines the WW2 genre with timeslip into a unique and well-developed story. I so appreciated how Dobson demonstrates that the events of World War 2 and the experiences of people who were caught in this horror continue to impact people and the world today. In brief, Dobson creates a marvelous story involving Jewish refugess children who end up in America, throws in a love story, and adds in a mystery in the form of a family drama which extends to the modern day. Dobson also shows how the problems of one generation can be passed to the next generation but that those problems do not define who someone is or how they will live their lives. With all of these different strands taking place, Dobson manages to weave an immensely satisfying and enjoyable story that demonstrates the power of God's love to transcend circumstances.

I received a complemtary copy of The Winter Rose from Tyndale House via NetGalley. I am not required to provide a positive review.

The Clockmaker's Wife

The Clockmaker's Wife by Daisy Wood is a split time novel involving three generations of women in one family. WW II London during the blitz figures heavily into the story causing the main character and her baby daughter to be evacuated to her parent's home. Her husband, the clockmaker, stays behind caring for the clock in the Palace of Westminster often referred to as Big Ben. In contemporary times, the main character's granddaughter is trying to discover the truth about the grandmother she never knew. This story lends itself well to the split time genre as clues found in the contemporary story set the stage for the WW II story.

Combining the horrors of the blitz and the famed English stiff upper lip,The Clockmaker's Wife provides an excellent look at the interplay of loyalty to family versus loyalty to country. The strife that can exist between children and step-mothers and siblings plays into the story as well. All in all, an excellent addition to the burgeoning genre of WW II historical novels.

I received a complementary copy of The Clockmaker's Wife from NetGalley.

The Librarian of Saint-Malo

World War II--Check!

A librarian?--Check!

I was sold on The Librarian of Saint-Malo before I even opened the book as it combines one of my favorite time periods for historical fiction and it's about a librarian! Beyond those characteristics, it was written by Mario Escobar whose other books I have enjoyed. However, the story of Jocelyn Ferrec is unique among the glutted World War II genre. While involved to some extent in the French resistance movement and definitely doing her part against the Nazi invaders, Jocelyn's efforts focus on saving the literature and the history of the world through her town's library. We often forget the censorship that occurred during this time period and the numerous works that have been lost or were for a time period unavailable. Jocelyn's efforts to save the books causes her to interact with numerous individuals and those encounters may surprise you. In addition to a moving World War II novel, The Librarian of Saint-Malo reminds readers of the illnesses and other life difficulties that people of this time period faced. These issues are difficult by themselves, but when combined with an invading army and life being turned totally upside down become completely overwhelming. This book will cause you to wonder if you would have the strength and will to survive these trials.

I received a complementary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley. I was not required to provide a positive review.

The Women of Chateau Lafayette

Stephanie Dray provides a three-way split-time novel incorporating World War I, World War II, and the time of the American and French revolutions all connected through Lafayette's childhood home in her new work The Women of Chateau Lafayette.

While the name Lafayette is not unfamiliar, I had not read or studied much about his life beyond his service in the American Revolution. While his wife, Adrienne, has a more prominent role in this book, reading about their family and their contributions to French history have increased my desire to learn more about him. The characters featured in the World War I and World War II sections, who are fascinating characters many of whom also are based on historical figures, look to Adrienne Lafayette as a role model and for inspiration. There is almost a sense of "What would Adrienne do?" among the women in the later sections. In addition to the typical tension that occurs in a war novel, particularly one which involves World War II and the danger involved in hiding Jewish children, there is also a bit of mystery involving one of the main characters, Marthe, and her origins.

Dray does a marvelous job of intertwining the characters and the story particularly from World War I and World War II. As the reader jumps between time periods, Dray provides connecting points to help see where the characters and events intersect. These connections made the relatively brief time period between the two wars seem become even more apparent. The Women of Chateau Lafayette is very well-researched as evidenced by the remarkable details Dray includes as well as the extremely detailed Author's Note. Overall an excellent novel

I received a complementary copy of The Women of Chateau Lafayette from Berkley Publishing Group. All opinions are my own.

The Rose Code

Author Kate Quinn's newest book The Rose Code immerses readers into Bletchley Park and the many individuals who worked on decoding messages during World War II. Their tireless work helped to secure the victory for the Allied forces. While their work was immensely important to the war effort, these individuals were also fighting many battles of their own. Quinn masterfully depicts these battles.

The Rose Code focuses on three women from vastly different backgrounds who work at Bletchley Park in various roles and room together. Their stories intertwine along with the stories of the gentleman with whom they are involved and their families. Quinn tells part of the story in 1947 in the two week leading up to the Royal Wedding of then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. She then returns to Bletchley Park where the bulk of the story takes place during the war. However, the story does lead up to an event that takes place in 1947. Not to spoil the story but Prince Phillip does have a substantial role throughout the book which makes this book of particular interest to viewers of The Crown. As the story progresses, there is a mystery involved and several plot twists that keep the reader engaged until the very end.

Quinn does a spectacular job of developing the the three main characters and the separate story lines of each character that become inseparably intertwined due to their work at Bletchley Park. In addition the historical research and attention to detail is impeccable. Quinn also includes information demonstrating how the addition of women to the work force and the changing social mores impact the characters and England as a whole. While focusing primarily on the three women, this is a war novel and as such there is some mild language and references to sexuality. All in all an enjoyable look at an often overlooked aspect of World War II.

I received a complementary copy of this book from William Morrow Paperbacks via NetGalley. I am not required to provide a positive review.

POW Camp in Minnesota?

When one thinks of World War II, most often you think of Europe or the Pacific theatre. One rarely thinks about the POW camps that were right here in the United States. Things We Didn't Say, a debut novel by Amy Lynn Green published by Bethany House, focuses on just such a POW camp set in Minnesota.

Green uses a series of letters written between the various characters to tell the story. This unique device serves the two-fold purpose of both moving the story forward and also creates the body of "evidence" when lead character Johanna Berglund is accused of treason. The bulk of the letters are between Johanna, who serves as a translator at a German POW camp in her hometown, and Peter Ito, a Japanese-American who is teaching Japanese to future intelligence officers. Johanna, whom one might describe as "too big for her britches," is frustrated at being back in her home town rather than at the university. Her frustration at being in her small town combined with treating the German POWs as human beings creates conflict between Johanna and others in her town. However, her true test is still to come. The last few chapters of the novel were quite tense as you wonder what will happen and if Johanna will be found guilty or not.

While published by a Christian publishing house, I found that Things We Didn't Say does not contain several of the hallmarks of Christian novels. Prayer is mentioned frequently, but given calls for prayer during war time and the time period that was not unusual. The events in the story do cause Johanna to re-embrace her childhood faith towards the end of the story but not in an overt manner. As such, this book could gain a larger audience than it might otherwise. Overall, I enjoyed the book and found it well-researched. Others who enjoy historical fiction will enjoy it as well.

I received a complementary copy of Things We Didn't Say via NetGalley from Bethany House. I'm not required to give a positive opinion.

World War II Journalist

I always enjoy a book with a strong female lead and Berlin Girl by Mandy Robotham is definitely that. From a masculine sounding name and being in a predominantly male profession, Georgie Young takes pre-World War II Berlin by storm. As a journalist, she has a front row seat on the political and social scene and tries to use this to help her readers back home understand the devastation about to take place. As she becomes personally involved with families in Berlin, Georgie takes actions that put her life and those of others at risk. While some aspects of Berlin Girl are typical of World War II fiction, Robotham definitely includes some twists and turns which keep the reader guessing until the very end. I definitely enjoyed the epilogues that portray the character continuing to pursue her career throughout her life. Robotham continues to create characters that have depth, interesting plot lines, and historical accuracy. An excellent addition to World War II fiction.

I received a complementary copy via NetGalley. I am not obligated to provide a positive review.

When We Were Young & Brave

When you think about World War II, often the atrocities that occurred in China and particularly to westerners who were living in China at the time don't cross our minds. However, during this time frame many individuals who were in living in China as diplomats, business people, and missionaries were rounded up and placed into internment camps by the Japanese. Many of the people placed in these camps were the children of these individuals who were attending boarding schools. When We Were Young & Brave by Hazel Gaynor turns the spotlight on a student and a teacher at Chefoo Inland Mission School to tell this story.

In alternating chapters, Nancy, the daugher of British missionaries, and Elspeth, her teacher and Girl Guide leader, tell the story of being at the Chefoo school beginning in December, 1941. The story follows them until their liberation by American soldiers in August 1945. Their experiences as prisoners beginning at their boarding school and then in two different internment camps will bring chills to the reader. The changing narrator provides the opportunity for Gaynor to show the experiences through the eyes of a child who by the end of the book becomes a teenager as well as an adult who is tasked in loco parentis with taking care of all these children in the absence of their parents. While not a specifically Christian book, as the main characters are affiliated with a mission school and the main character's parents are missionaries, some Christian themes and practices such as prayer and worship are mentioned simply because it was part of their life. Nothing about their horrific experiences is candy coated or glossed over. Readers will also note that a very famous British missionary to China has a substantial cameo appearance as well.

When We Were Young & Brave is an excellent addition to the often over-crowded field of World War II novels and a welcome addition as it highlights an aspect of the war that many forget or is unfamiliar. I was unfamiliar with author Hazel Gaynor and look forward to reading more of her works. Highly recommended for history buffs and those who enjoy works with strong female characters.

I received a complementary e-copy of this novel from William Morrow/Harper Collins via NetGalley. I was not required to provide a positive review.

The Prisoner's Wife

Recent reading has returned to World War II but with a definite twist! Typical World War II novels, generally focus on the horrors of concentration camps and more recently the resistance movement. The new book The Prisoner's Wife by Maggie Brookes briefly mentions the resistance but focuses instead of a different type of camp experience--German POW camp. However, this is not the only twist in this intriguing title. As you note this book is not titled The Prisoner, it's The Prisoner's Wife!

When reading this book, it is important to keep in mind that it is based on a true story! This truly is one of those cases where the story is so wild, it must be true. I don't want to go into too many details here as it would give away the plot, but know that Brookes writes an absorbing book that peeks first into the lives of civilians left at home and then peels back the curtain on life in POW camps and particularly the Long March in 1945. Along the way there are many times where you wonder if the characters will survive.A highly recommended, wonderful book that provides a new look at the travesties of World War II. My only wish is that we knew more about what happens to this couple after the war ended.

A complementary copy of this book was provided via NetGalley in exchange for my honest feedback.

The Socialite

I had recently read several books by J'nell Ciesielski and found them enjoyable so when I had the opportunity to read her newest book The Socialite I jumped on the opportunity. Ciesielski's prior books were set during World War I and World War II. Her newest follows suit and is set during World War II in Paris. In a nutshell, you have two aristocratic sisters from Britain, a German officer, and a barkeeper who is involved in the resistance and tasked with making sure the sisters get home safely. Lots of tension exists between the sisters, between the two gentleman, and one sister and the barkeeper who try to deny their growing attraction.

All in all, I found The Socialite an enjoyable book that kept me engaged until the very end. However, in some ways it was a bit predictable--partially because I had read Ciesielski's other books and partially because you know how these books are going to turn out. But, there are some surprises that do keep you on your toes and surprise you until the very last page. I did notice that although published by Thomas Nelson, a Christian publishing house, there was no mention of God, church, or anything remotely religious or Christian about the book which is not typical of the Christian fiction genre. I did find that the book was very "clean" without any language or blatant sex. However, Ciesielski definitely indicates physical attraction between two main characters and one sister is definitely the mistress of the German officer. Being set in a war, some violence is present but not overly descriptive. The Socialite is a put your feet up, enjoyable, get lost in a good book story.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received The Socialite from Thomas Nelson Publishing via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

The German Heiress

The German Heiress by Anika Scott takes place just after World War II in Germany under British occupation. Centering on the story of Clara Falkenberg, The German Heiress brings in several other stories that all related to Clara's story and specifically to how she is being pursued for what she thinks are considered war crimes. The story follows her as she returns to her home city in attempts to find out what happened to friends and family members while being followed, living in abandoned buildings, and rummaging for what food she could find.

The story is quite engaging and you want to keep reading to find out what happens, particularly to some of the minor characters. Yet, as the story portrays someone who was a German capitalist who was benefiting from the war in many ways, I did not want to like the main character. The German Heiress demonstrates how so many people were caught in the middle or in the proverbial rock and hard place during an impossible situation. It also gives the stark depiction of how hard times were in Germany and all of Europe during the years immediately following the war. A thought provoking book with a bit of a cliff-hanger at the end.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received The German Heiress from Harper Collins Publishing via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

World War II, French Resistance, Woman Spy!

Code Name Helene is the most recent addition to World War II books that focus on the important work of women in the war effort. Not only is Code Name Helene a delightful peak into the French resistance, but it is based on the true story of "la souris blanche." I won't go into this true story much as I don't want to spoil the plot but know that author Ariel Lawhon did her research!

Code Name Helene tells the exciting story of Nancy Wake from her first interactions with Nazis in the mid-1903s to her first innocent involvement in the Reistance to becoming a full-fledged British SOE working with the French Resistance and helping to end the war. Nancy, who goes by several different code names throughout the book, is a truly enjoyable and likeable character. She has definite flaws but is also a "girl next door" type who does whatever it takes to get the job done. Lawhon does a wonderful job of creating several contrasting characters who act as foils to Nancy. Lawhon also employs flashbacks to gradually unfold the back story of how Nancy became part of the Resistance and what happens to her beloved husband while simultaneously telling the story of her work with the French Resistance during the last year of World War II.

There is so much to enjoy about this book! As it is set in the middle of the war and in France, there is certainly a good deal of cursing (Merdre!) and drinking, but it's war. Reading about the deprivations and hardships of Resistance fighters and everyday people during the war made our minor quarantine issues seem minute in comparison. Code Name Helene definitely deserves to be added to your to read pile.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received Code Name Helene from Doubleday via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Children of the Stars

Children of the Stars by Mario Escobar is an incredibly well-researched novel that pulls back the curtains on a lesser-told story of World War II involving Jews who escaped to Argentina. This novel, originally written and published in Spain, has just been released in English.

As the title suggest, this novel focuses on children--particularly Jacob and Moses Stein. Their story begins the day that Parisian Jews were rounded up to the Velodrome where these boys outsmart the Nazis and French Gendarmes. Knowing they want to find their parents who had already left Paris in hopes of finding their way to safety, Jacob and Moses embark on a trip throughout France. Following the trail of their parents, they encounter numerous kind individuals who assist them on their journey as well as numerous incidents where they out-maneuver individuals set on capturing them. Their journey takes them through the little known Le Chambon-Sur-Lignon, a French village where Protestant Christians actively hid many Jewish refugees and helped them to safety. Jacob and Moses' journey extends beyond France to reunite with their parents in Argentina.

Children of the Stars is told primarily from the viewpoint of Jacob Stein, the older brother. In addition to their harrowing journey, the story depicts his growth from a child to becoming a young adult. The responsibilities he took on of caring for his younger brother and seeking his parents, combined with the travesties of war, forced him to grow up quickly. While not hiding the atrocities of war, Children of the Stars does not include gratuitous adult situations.

Most of the time when I spy a World War II book, I'm going to read it although I often find the writing and coverage to be inconsistent and some topics to be overdone. Children of the Stars by Mario Escobar definitely does not fall into this category and needs to find a place on your to-be-read list. Appropriate for teens and could even be used as a read-aloud for middle-school students.

I was provided a complementary digital copy from NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishers. I am not required to give a positive opinion and all opinions are my own.

Newest Maggie Hope Mystery!

I have previously read and enjoyed books in the Maggie Hope Mystery Series, so when the newest release in the series The King's Justice by Susan Elia MacNeal became available I knew I wanted to read it right away and am glad I did.

The King's Justice find Maggie in London where a previous criminal whom she had helped to capture has just been sentenced to death. Maggie has officially stepped away from her previous spy roles and is instead employed to detonate bombs in London. Doing so, she becomes acquainted with a number of individuals called "Britalians" who are British citizens of Italian descent and a number of individuals who are conscientious objectors. I had not previously realized that the Britalians were treated poorly and many put in "camps" similar to how the British treated Germans who were living in Great Britian during the War and how the U.S. treated Japanese and German Americans. While not working as a spy, Maggie still had many contacts in the spy and police world and becomes pulled into a new investigation involving a new serial killer. MacNeal does a marvelous job of drawing several different threads together into one coherent story and drawing in background information from the previous books in the series. She also leaves a cliffhanger so that you know book 10 is coming!

While previous books in the series benefited from being read in order, but if you hopped it you could follow along, I would not recommend reading The King's Justice if you have not read the other books. There are many allusions and references to previous experiences Maggie had and not being familiar with those would diminish enjoyment of this book. I even found that enough time had passed since reading the previous books that a refresher of the most recent books would have been helpful. I would encourage individuals who have read previous Maggie Hope books to read this one as soon as possible. If you have not you become acquainted with Maggie Hope, I hope you will read these exciting and well-written spy novels as soon as possible.

I received a complementary copy of The King's Justice from NetGalley. I was not required to provide a positive option and all opinions are my own.

WW II set in London

The Whispers of War by Julia Kelly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When thinking about World War II, many people think of the internment camps where many Americans of Japanese and German descent were sent. Not being as familiar with British history, we often don't think about the trials that Germans living in Britain faced during this time period. The Whispers of War brings this aspect to the forefront. Author Julia Kelly sets the stage by having Samantha, the Canadian granddaughter of one of the characters, come to London to visit her grandmother's best friend and fulfill her grandmother's dying wish. Here for the first time she learns of her grandmother's story.

Three young women of very different backgrounds and social status became inseparable friends while attending boarding school in Great Britain. Their friendship continued as they participate in the work force at the outbreak of World War II. They instantly find themselves in the midst of trying circumstances as one of the three is of German descent and thus under suspicion, one works for the homeland department, and other other is a paid matchmaker. Throughout the book, they experience numerous trials that forge and even tighter bond between the women. All in all a delightful story that depicts a different aspect of World War II and demonstrates the tight bonds of friendship.

I received an ARC via NetGalley.

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All the Ways We Said Goodbye

All the Ways We Said Goodbye by Beatriz Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

All the Ways We Said Goodbye is a three-way split-time novel written by three different authors Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White. This particular book ties the stories of three women who lived during World War I, World War II, and the 1960s. The three women are connected to each other through a variety of ways but I can't tell you more as that would ruin the story. The authors do a marvelous job of connecting the three stories so that the overall story continuously unfolds providing more information about the connections between the characters and so that it is one over-arching story. The book also provides a wonderful glimpse at the horrors of war for those who lived through it and for those who help others pick up the pieces afterwards.

I received an ARC via NetGalley and was not required to provide a positive review.

World War II in Venice

The Secret Messenger by Mandy Robotham provides a new twist on novels about resistance fighters during World War II. While recently I have read and enjoyed novels about the resistance set in Germany and France, this particular novel is set in Venice. In addition to a new setting and the added twist of Fascists and Nazis, there is also a split time aspect which makes this novel most enjoyable.

Stella has a day job as a typist in the local Nazi office which allows her to collect intelligence information. Outside of work, she is active in the local resistance efforts--particularly in helping to publish an underground newspaper and pass messages. Significant to the story is her typewriter which has a distinctive dropped letter e. As required in any good World War II novel, there are love interests and numerous times when Stella is nearly caught.

In modern day, Luisa find her grandmother Stella's typewriter and a box of papers while cleaning out her deceased mother's attic in England. Knowing that her mother and grandmother did not have a good relationship, Luisa sets out to find the truth of her grandmother's background. She is particularly perplexed by two pictures of her grandmother with gentlemen--one labeled "C" and the other "Geo." Luisa travels to Venice on a off-chance she might find someone who can shed light on the pictures and her family history.

The Secret Messenger has exactly the right mix of intrigue regarding the resistance movement, combined with a background romance regarding the two gentleman in Stella's life that is not resolved until the end of the book. Luisa's desire to learn more about her grandmother provides a nice backdrop to unfold the story and provides some extra twists to the plot. This marvelous and highly recommended story on a little known aspect of World War II is already an international bestseller!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received The Secret Messenger via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

The Last Collection

The Last Collection: A Novel of Elsa Schiaparelli and Coco Chanel by Jeanne Mackin caught my attention as a novel set in Paris during the years leading up and at the beginning of World War II. Although familar with the name Coco Chanel I did not know much about her and had never heard of Schiaparelli so I thought I'd read it.

If you really enjoy fashion and want to read of the rivalry between these two famous Parisian fashion designers, you may find The Last Collection interesting. The idea of so many women having excess millions to spend on clothes in this manner simply boggles my mind and was interesting in that regard. It was also interesting to learn about the influence they had over French and world culture. Beyond the fashion industry angle, this book focuses on Lily and several individuals she meets through her brother, his mistress, and the fashion designers. The plot meanders quite a bit. While Lily does have a romantic interest, their relationship is not the focus of the story. I did not find this book as enjoyable as many others I have read recently although it does depict pre-war France nicely. I would encourage readers to check this one out at the library rather than purchase their own copy if they are looking for something to read.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received The Last Collection via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.