The year is 1938 and Austria has been annexed by Nazi Germany.
Klaus Lehner plays first violin for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. He has no idea of the upheaval and pain Nazi Germany is about to bring into his life.
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The Witch of the Breton Woods by Jennifer Ivy Walker is a historical romance that transports readers into the middle of WW2, just before the Battle of Brittany. The story follows the journey of a young woman who is persecuted for her healing abilities and the injured American paratrooper who “falls” into her care.
The Witch of the Breton Woods by Jennifer Ivy Walker | $25 Gift Card | Intriguing! | #BookReview #HistorialRomance #WW2 #FrenchResistance @GoddessFish @WildRosePress @JenniferIvyWalkerAuthor @BohemienneIvy
The extraordinary coming-of-age saga of a talented, young, biracial jazz singer who perfects her craft on two continents during the volatile 1930s and ’40s despite appalling circumstances.
Tayvie’s Story by Mim Eichmann | Book 3 of the A Sparrow Alone Trilogy| $20 Gift Card Available | #StandAlone #Jazz #WWII #EarlyJazz #StrongWomen | @GoddessFish @EichmannMim @Mim.Eichmann
“The Promise of Unbroken Straw” by Ken Steele is a poignant coming-of-age tale. It follows Paul, a young man grappling with the demands of a struggling farm, the impact of war, and the mystery of his mother’s death. His journey from rags to riches, sparked by an unexpected financial windfall, tests him to his core. As he navigates through his tumultuous adolescence and into an unfulfilled adulthood, Paul seeks redemption and reconciliation with the ghosts of his past.
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“Mama Dida: My Road to Canada” is a poignant memoir that beautifully captures the story of Ekaterina Teohari, a courageous Romanian grandmother, and her resolute journey towards securing a better life for her family. Written by Leonida Teohari, this memoir delves into the remarkable tale of Mama Dida’s unyielding determination to protect her loved ones amid the tumultuous backdrop of World War 2 and the socio-political upheavals in Romania.
#WorldWar2 #Memoir #NonFiction #Romania
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From the author of The Pilot’s Daughter and The Final Hunt comes a thrilling, suspense-driven mystery set in World War II-era Seattle, Only One Lie by Audrey J. Cole.
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Seattle, 1942. News of the war is interrupted by the kidnapping of young Max Ellis, heir to the wealthiest banking family on the west coast. When the boy’s parents comply with the ransom demands, the kidnapper is found dead, and Max remains missing.
This is a gripping historical fiction/mystery/thriller you don’t want to miss!
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Fabyan Place: Two WWII GIs Fight to Survive and Overcome Racial Strife as POWS by Peter Angus | Giveaway, Review, & Author Interview A book blog tour from iRead Book Tours. Thank you to the author, publisher, & Lauren at iRead for providing me with the information for this tour. Book Details ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase Links […]
The Wars Between Us (The Olason Chronicles Book 3) by J.A. Boulet | Review, $15 Giveaway, Excerpt
With action-packed adrenaline and steamy love scenes, The Wars Between Us will keep you gripped to your seat on a ride of addiction, unwavering love, and the fight to stay alive during WWII.
When Destiny Calls by Tricia McGill | Review & Giveaway
From one crazy period in history to another. Whisked by some unseen force from the Covid-19 ridden world of 2020 in Australia, to an equally horrific time in the past, carer Chloe Simpson finds herself in North London during the Blitz of 1940. Could be that Chloe became too immersed in the stories related to her by Minnie, a woman in the Australian nursing home where she cares for elderly people.
Nellie’s Heartbreak by Rosie Clarke
Nellie’s Heartbreak is a wonderfully written pre-WW2 saga depicting the changing of class separation and life struggles.
Poor Nellie, ill-treated by her mother for her entire life, is sent into service on her 15th birthday. Once she settles into her new life, she begins to find a measure of peace. Unfortunately, it doesn’t last.
