This one goes out to all my Historical Fiction readers, looking for somethin new to add to their summer reading list. It's a heartfelt story spanning a time of war, and yet there are moments of hope, moments of happiness, and moments of love to be cherished along the way. Curious? Let's dive between the pages of today's book of choice...
by
Glynis Peters
9780008492410
One More Chapter | Harper 360
About the book...
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but does nothing to heal the pain of spending every minute waiting to hear the worst…
As the Second World War rages on, nurse Kitty Pattison’s life takes a nomadic turn as her work with the Red Cross sees her traversing the country, moving from post to post.
With her best friends Jo and Trixie also scattered across the UK, and her soldier sweetheart Michael off on the continent undertaking medical missions he can’t discuss, the war takes its toll and long days are followed by sleepless nights interrupted only by nightmares of what she’s seen on the wards.
Now, Kitty’s hopes rise and fall with the arrival of the post – the only thing that keeps her connected to her aunt and uncle, her dear friends, and her Michael – and every moment spent with those she loves is held dear, because each one could be the last…
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This book has a myriad of genres slung at it, but while it has some romantic elements, I wouldn't call it a Romance in the usual sense, more a romance of life.
Kitty is a stalwart woman. Resourceful, kind hearted, able to think on her feet, and the last to turn away a weary soul...she's sent camp to camp to station throughout the bloody war. Grant it, she's not the only one, but her journey is the one we're most involved in, therefore I can't help but feel the most for her. She lost out on the chance to have a family. She lost out on the chance to enjoy a traditional marriage or courtship. She lost out on the chance to simply have a night out with the girls without a care in the world. She lost out on the chance to grow up in a world where her biggest worry was who to go with, or what to wear. Now, before you get completely maudlin, she never truly felt sorry for herself, and that, my dear readers, is what brings us through the tough times as well. She gained skills and experience she might never have. She learned just how far she was willing to go for those she loved. She explored the capacity of her heart to forgive, as well as learn from past mistakes. She shared the good times as they came, and pushed through the bad times that kept coming. She was a remarkable woman, and the lives she touched, as well as those that touched hers in turn, left their mark for better or worse.
A great pick for Historical Fiction fans as well as Women's Fiction fans. I must warn you though, it's not all sunshine and roses, and despite a good end, I can't say it didn't rip my heart out a few times along the way...so yeah, tissues should be in reach!
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About the author...
Glynis Peters is a British author. She lives by the sea in Essex with her husband of forty-plus years. They have three adult children, and Glynis is a retired NHS nurse.
When not writing she enjoys fishing with her husband, cross-stitch, and playing with her granddaughters who live nearby. Her son lives with his family in Vancouver, Canada, and Glynis loves nothing more than visiting them.
Her first WWII historical novel is the USA Today and Globe & Mail bestseller, The Secret Orphan.
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Special thanks to Sophia at Harper 360 for the copy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is newly available, so be on the lookout for it on a bookstore shelf or at a virtual retailer of your choosing.
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
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