Margaret Leroy
Paperback | Pages: 416 pages Rating: 3.89 | 13970 Users | 1506 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Soldier's Wife |
| Author | : | Margaret Leroy |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 416 pages |
| Published | : | June 28th 2011 by Hachette Books (first published 2011) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. War. World War II. Romance |
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As World War II draws closer and closer to Guernsey, Vivienne de la Mare knows that there will be sacrifices to be made. Not just for herself, but for her two young daughters and for her mother-in-law, for whom she cares while her husband is away fighting. What she does not expect is that she will fall in love with one of the enigmatic German soldiers who take up residence in the house next door to her home. As their relationship intensifies, so do the pressures on Vivienne. Food and resources grow scant, and the restrictions placed upon the residents of the island grow with each passing week. Though Vivienne knows the perils of her love affair with Gunther, she believes that she can keep their relationship and her family safe. But when she becomes aware of the full brutality of the Occupation, she must decide if she is willing to risk her personal happiness for the life of a stranger.Describe Books Supposing The Soldier's Wife
| Original Title: | The Collaborator |
| ISBN: | 1401341705 (ISBN13: 9781401341701) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Vivienne de la Mare, Blanche de la Mare, Millie de la Mare, Gunther |
| Setting: | Guernsey,1940 |
| Literary Awards: | Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2011) |
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Ratings: 3.89 From 13970 Users | 1506 ReviewsEvaluate Out Of Books The Soldier's Wife
Loved it! Something about books with an island setting always draw me in. I've become greatly intrigued with The Channel Islands in particular ever since reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This book only served to reinforce that fascination.The Soldier's Wife had so much to say - about human dignity and perseverance and the make-do spirit and compassion (and yes, passion too). Sure, the inhabitants of Guernsey Island who survived the Nazi occupation between 1939 to 1945Ever read The Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene? Its about a Jewish teenager named Patty whose town in Arkansas is to house a German prisoner of war camp. Despite the ill will and fears regarding the German nation, Patty befriends one of the young soldiers in the camp. Her friendship with him is an escape from her hard home life and from loneliness but when their relationship is discovered Patty has to choose between popular opinion, her family and this soldier who means so much to
I loved "Potato Peel Society" when I read it a few years ago, so when I saw that this novel was set on Guernsey during WWII I had to read it--and I'm glad that I did. It is a richly written novel with a bit more serious narrative than "Potato." I did not want the book to end and it was worth every page. Well drawn characters, a believable plot and appealing setting description make this a memorable novel.
This story definitely makes you think and question what would you do for your family? Riveting story set in WWII.
A beautifully-written story of one woman's struggle to keep her family safe during the German occupation of the Isle of Guernsey. This book is captivating and fraught with emotional tension.
Nazi occupation on Guernsey during WWII. Doesn't really conjure up images of a lovely romance for me but I think this is considered Historical Romance. The only thing I found romantic about it was the language and the setting but I did enjoy it. While reading it the star rating swung from 4 to 2 to 4 and finally settled on 3 but then just at the last page jumped it back to 4 again, at the last second. I didn't like the ending particularly but I didn't see it coming so it got an extra star for
Set on the English Channel Island of Guernsey during the Nazi occupation of WWII, The Soldiers Wife is the story of Vivienne de la Mare, her affair with a German soldier, and her relationship with her family and neighbors. When we meet Vivienne she is caring for her mother-in-law and her two daughters while her husband is away fighting for the allied forces in London. From the onset, Vivienne is faced with agonizing decisions; the first of which is whether or not to get on the last boat to
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