A delightful trio of stories with significant lessons of hope, love and faith, all tied together with an unforgettable wedding dress.
A HEART IN DISGUISE- Rachel Scott McDaniel. April 1918
Building on real events, this story was interesting, informative, exciting and a joy to read. The characters were realistic, serving their country and relying on their faith in God. It is fascinating to learn new things about our country and its history. The story flowed effortlessly and old friends to romance was very well done.
A LETTER TO ELI- Allison Pittman. April 1942
Heartache and Hope during WWII tells of two friends in NYC. The life on the home front was excellently portrayed with a sort id Cyrano element. With a flawed hero, an unsure heroine and friendship that survived many hardships.
A DAFFODIL IN THE DRESS- Susie Finkbeiner. Spring 1969
A quiet, kind, respectful hero and a grieving widow connect in a bookshop. This was nostalgic for me because I married in 1969. Lots of references were memorable. The family of Kate was bad at matchmaking but good at loving and accepting. The young child, Eloise was charming. Another faith filled excellent story.
I loved all three stories and they fit together perfectly.
*I received an ARC from Kregel on behalf of the authors. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.* 5 stars and a solid faith thread
BackCover Blurb:
In this brand-new novella collection, three renowned Christian historical fiction authors trace generations of wartime romances through a special wedding dress with love sewn into its seams.
"A Heart in Disguise" by Rachel Scott McDaniel
Clara Westlake loves her job as a seamstress in the US "Camouflage Corps," sewing suits for snipers and contributing to the war effort. But when she overhears a threat against her beloved New York City, the Great War comes too close to home--except no one believes her forewarning. She must recruit Marcus Reeves, a childhood friend searching for his purpose after suffering a devastating war injury. As they search for answers together, they may also uncover a love that lasts.
"A Letter to Eli" by Allison Pittman
Bette and Alice are lifelong friends, trying to make a good life for themselves in New York City while World War II rages. It's never far away from their thoughts--not with Alice's fiancé serving at sea, in danger every minute. That's a worry Bette doesn't envy. Then a secret letter reunites her with her soldier ex-boyfriend, now wounded and back in the States. But can the innocent love these two had before the war be rekindled in the face of tragedy?
"A Daffodil in the Dress" by Susie Finkbeiner
Kate Becker and Ike Finch have worked together at his family's bookstore since Kate's husband died in the early days of the Vietnam War. She has her daughter, Eloise, to take care of and bills to pay, and this job was a godsend. A second love is not in the cards, especially not with the world still teetering on the edge of insanity. But when Ike brings little Eloise special flowers one spring day, Kate begins to look at him as more than an employer. Is falling in love again worth the risk?
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