A powerful story set around WWII, well documented and beautifully written.
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The Sea Stone Sisters (Eleanor Buchanan)
A real page turner and an excellent dual timeline historical novel.
Before Dorothy (Hazel Gaynor)
The publisher's summaryThe greatest journey is the one you least expect…Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home… When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs... Continue Reading →
The French Winemaker’s Daughter (Loretta Ellsworth)
This novel takes us from the vineyards of Burgundy in 1942 to Paris in 1990, two periods linked by a bottle of wine bought at auction at the Hôtel Drouot for a colossal sum in 1990. What is the story behind this precious bottle? June 1942 - Martine is 7 years old and lives with... Continue Reading →
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