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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction
Jennifer Haraldsson Sherman is now a Wife and Mother. She is
also an Army Nurse serving in the Washington, DC area. With Vietnam
heating up, she is uncomfortable thinking of the young Americans
who will be going there to fight and die. She feels an obligation
to once again serve her country, but she knows she will have to get
the approval of her family first.
In Eastern Germany, Jennifer's old flame, Otto Bruner, is
working hard for German reunification. He has to be careful,
though, as his bosses in East Germany believe Communism is the way
to go. Underneath, Otto strongly disagrees. One only has to compare
the standard of living between East and West Germany to know that
Otto's secret feelings are correct.
In this fascinating and hair-raising story, the author lays out
the many challenges that are inherent in one of the most exciting
periods in the history of the United States. As he did with
previous novels in the series, the author ties the challenges faced
by the leading characters with the most powerful people of the era.
The novel includes U.S. Presidents from John F. Kennedy to George
Herman Walker Bush. The result is a thriller with many twists and
turns which brings the key surviving characters together in what
can truly be considered the end of an era. This book is a must-read
for all those who love a gripping story.
Sam Michael is having bad dreams; his sleep has been agitated
and interrupted in the weeks leading up to his fiftieth birthday.
On that day, however, tragedy strikes, and a freak accident leaves
Sam in a comatose state. To the people who love him, he sleeps
peacefully. For Sam, the state of unconsciousness is anything but
restful.Sam is the victim of a relentless incubus. This monstrous
creature forces Sam's dreaming mind into a parallel universe. He
may have fallen into a coma at the age of fifty in 1995, but his
mind has been transported to Vietnam in 1965. Sam must now survive
a horrific war he thought he once escaped; worse, in the dream, he
is wounded.In order to awaken and return home, Sam must complete an
unknown mission. But the shock of being caught up in this war
leaves him spinning, however, and he feels unable to finish his
task. A journey must be taken, a place discovered, and a mystery
solved. The ruthless incubus would keep Sam in its power forever,
but Sam's life is in his grasp, if only he can escape the war a
second time.
A heartwarming read from Rosie Clarke's bestselling Mulberry Lane
series.LONDON 1949 Peggy is once more torn two ways and can only
hope that a reunion with her Mulberry Lane family and friends at
Christmas can help resolve her problems. Her eldest daughter Janet
is desperately unhappy and fears her husband is having an affair,
whilst her youngest daughter Fay has been talent-spotted to train
as a figure skater back in London. Peggy is faced with the dilemma
of moving her family back to London to pursue her daughter's
destiny. But will everyone be happy with this? Praise for the
Mulberry Lane series: 'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke
is up there with some of the best in the business' Bookish
Jottings. 'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example
of its genre' That Thing She Reads. 'This is wonderful historical
fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived
on your street' 'Absolutely loved this latest instalment and
revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another great story of love and
heartache' What readers are saying about A Reunion at Mulberry
Lane: 'I just adore this book series and was delighted to read this
one.' 'What I loved about this book was the emotional sense of
comfort, good people facing sometimes-difficult challenges and
trying to do the right and kind thing with positive results.'
'Another wonderful book in this lovely series.' 'This is another
definite five star read for me, I absolutely adore this author's
work. This is a great read and quite possibly one of my
favourites.' 'Another fantastic book in this series, just like
checking in with old friends'
From The Times bestselling author of The Other Mrs Walker -
Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year 2017 - comes Mary
Paulson-Ellis's second stunning historical mystery, The Inheritance
of Solomon Farthing. Solomon knew that he had one advantage. A pawn
ticket belonging to a dead man tucked into his top pocket - the
only clue to the truth . . . An old soldier dies alone in his
Edinburgh nursing home. No known relatives, and no Will to enact.
Just a pawn ticket found amongst his belongings, and fifty thousand
pounds in used notes sewn into the lining of his burial suit . . .
Heir Hunter, Solomon Farthing - down on his luck, until, perhaps,
now - is tipped off on this unexplained fortune. Armed with only
the deceased's name and the crumpled pawn ticket, he must find the
dead man's closest living relative if he is to get a cut of this
much-needed cash. But in trawling through the deceased's family
tree, Solomon uncovers a mystery that goes back to 1918 and a group
of eleven soldiers abandoned in a farmhouse billet in France in the
weeks leading up to the armistice. Set between contemporary
Edinburgh and the final brutal days of the First World War as the
soldiers await their orders, The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing
shows us how the debts of the present can never be settled unless
those of the past have been paid first . . .
'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose
yourself in another time and another place.' Lizzie Lane May 1940
There are new residents at Goodwill House - WAAF drivers Camilla
'Millie' Cunningham and Diane Forsyth, both eager to do their bit
for the war effort and excited to be helping the brave boys who
fly. And when Millie meets dashing and heroic Spitfire pilot Ted
Thorrington, they strike up an instant connection. But with Hitler
gaining more ground in Europe, there is danger brewing across the
Channel in Dunkirk and Ted is required to fly more and more
dangerous sorties, risking his life every time. With their hearts
and lives on the line, the courage of the girls in blue will be
tested like never before... Don't miss book two in the wonderful
new Goodwill House series by bestselling author Fenella J. Miller!
Praise for Fenella J. Miller: 'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J
Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another
place.' Lizzie Lane 'Engaging characters and setting which whisks
you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A great start to
what promises to be a fabulous series.' Jean Fullerton
If you love Katie Flynn and Pam Howes, you'll love Chrissie Walsh's
WWI story of love, loss and triumph!Kitty and Tom Conlon arrive in
Liverpool in July 1916 to claim the house Tom's great-uncle has
bequeathed him in his will. The move to England couldn't have come
at a better time. Dublin is in turmoil following the Easter
Uprising and Kitty's brother is now in prison. The house in Weaver
Street is all they hoped for, and after a shaky start with her new
neighbours, Kitty believes the world is her oyster. Until that is,
Tom is conscripted into the navy. With Tom away, it's up to Kitty
and the women of Weaver Street to get each other through the war.
Praise for Chrissie Walsh:'An authentic Yorkshire saga - you can
almost hear the clacking of the looms. Add a feisty mill girl,
determined to fight injustice, and you'll be reading through the
night' Alrene Hughes, on The Girl from the Mill. 'Full of joy,
sorrow and a big pinch of fun. I loved it' Elizabeth Gill, on The
Child from the Ash Pits 'A captivating story of family, relations
and the complexities of life. With truly heart-tugging moments that
make you shed a tear. The Child from the Ash Pits is everything a
good read should be' Diane Allen, on The Child from the Ash Pits
What readers say about Chrissie Walsh:'I could not fault any of
this book, as the author brings all the characters to life, its
such an interesting story that will engross readers all the way
through. Loved it.' 'Really well written and very enjoyable,
keeping the reader engrossed and gripped until the very last page.'
'Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was engrossed from start to
finish. Good strong characters, and strong storyline. Great author.
I recommend.' 'The author writes so descriptively about the
characters you feel you know them inside out. A brilliant read and
I can't wait for the next novel to be published.'
The greatest generation was a hardworking, strong, loving people
wanting what is now called "the American Dream." Each would be
propelled from their neighborhoods and slow-moving communities, a
safe haven that cloaked them and held them securely, into a world
war of destruction and death on December 7, 1941. America had been
awakened; Americans, a year earlier, saw and understood the evil
destined for this country was now killing other peoples of the
world.
These were to become a volunteer group of Americans assembled by
two countries, America and China, to be the first to defend an
innocent people. Today they are known as the famed AVG or American
Volunteer Group, the Flying Tigers. Their story is as vast as the
war itself; it touched those it affected with death and destruction
as it consumed everything in its path. Within the pages of this
book, the story of one pilot and one nurse will be revealed, from
when they volunteer, meet, fall in love, and marry while defending
and saving the babies, the parents, the citizens of China and
Burma. Pete and Jane maintained their beliefs of duty and honor and
sacrifice while they endured the horrors of war. Finding security
in each other's arms and a new spirit of love with each kiss,
keeping them hopeful the war would end soon.
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