This book had a dark side to it from the start that almost put me off, but eventually, the main character grew on me and I wanted to know how it ended. This is the third book I've read lately that alternates chapters between two times in the life of the main character [or characters]. It's an interesting device, and it can make more interesting a story that might otherwise fall flat. This one lacked something in the telling that would have made it more immediate, more urgent. The historical background was interesting and made real, but I never really felt the depth of passion Nora had for Grace. Despite that fault, I still found it engrossing, hence the 4 stars. During World War II at 12-years old Nora Lynch was sent away by her Mom to the safety of the English County side. Her Dad had been killed in and her Mom was determined not to loose her too!Follow Nora's journey living with the River's falling in love with their daughter and watching her die while trying to abort a baby. Nora finally marries and works in a bookstore until she retires. In her later years she befriends a young girl and delivers her baby. This young girl turns out to be the only friend Nora has until her death after fighting a long illness with cancer. I did not like this book, the story line was horrible and depressing.
Do You like book Herinneringen Aan Grace (2010)?
Truly wonderful story of what "love" means to two teenage girls brought together in WW2
—Emily
A touching story about lost love set in the countryside during WWII.
—dancedance
