Historical Southern World War II Novel set in Georgia and Inspired by True Events with Themes of Foster and Adoption
WINNIE'S REVIEW:
"Have hope in the face of uncertainty."
This story illustrates why historical fiction is my favorite genre. I enjoy learning about little slices of history while reading an entertaining story built around those historical happenings. The Brunswick, with settings in Norcross, Georgia and Austria during the start of WWII, centers around the Cain family's once-grand hotel. Cora Cain has been struggling to make ends meet and has turned it into a general store. When Thomas Watkins leaves medical school and arrives in town, he asks Cora for a job and assists her in making the store more profitable.
As a family friend learns about Jewish people being persecuted in Austria, she asks if Cora would be willing to turn The Brunswick into a place for Jewish children being evacuated to safety in America until their parents could arrive to reunite with them.
"Whatever story we've written for ourselves likely won't be the story we get to live."
Themes of compassion, charity, and love for fellow man combine to make this a beautiful tale of healing, courage, and hope despite adversity. Inspired by actual happenings, Murray has written a memorable and compelling story that has deepened my knowledge and appreciation for the history of this era. It is well-researched and the characters are realistic and engaging. The author's notes at the end of the story were a wonderful, informative addition to the book.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from Revell through JustRead Tours. All opinions are my own.
"Have hope in the face of uncertainty."
This story illustrates why historical fiction is my favorite genre. I enjoy learning about little slices of history while reading an entertaining story built around those historical happenings. The Brunswick, with settings in Norcross, Georgia and Austria during the start of WWII, centers around the Cain family's once-grand hotel. Cora Cain has been struggling to make ends meet and has turned it into a general store. When Thomas Watkins leaves medical school and arrives in town, he asks Cora for a job and assists her in making the store more profitable.
As a family friend learns about Jewish people being persecuted in Austria, she asks if Cora would be willing to turn The Brunswick into a place for Jewish children being evacuated to safety in America until their parents could arrive to reunite with them.
"Whatever story we've written for ourselves likely won't be the story we get to live."
Themes of compassion, charity, and love for fellow man combine to make this a beautiful tale of healing, courage, and hope despite adversity. Inspired by actual happenings, Murray has written a memorable and compelling story that has deepened my knowledge and appreciation for the history of this era. It is well-researched and the characters are realistic and engaging. The author's notes at the end of the story were a wonderful, informative addition to the book.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from Revell through JustRead Tours. All opinions are my own.
When Cora provides a safe haven for Jewish refugee children, she discovers that opening her doors means risking everything, including her heart.
In 1939 Georgia, far removed from the war brewing overseas, Cora Cain's world feels small--and shrinking. There, she runs The Brunswick, her family's once-grand hotel, which is now struggling as the town's general store. When Thomas Watkins arrives seeking work and solace after his mother's death, a connection sparks between them. Through Thomas, Cora glimpses a life beyond obligation and her war hero father's unpredictable moods.
But everything changes when Cora is asked to turn The Brunswick into a sanctuary for Jewish children fleeing persecution in Germany. As Cora and Thomas prepare for the children's arrival, they struggle to confront their pasts--and the prejudice of their neighbors--as their fragile hope is put to the test.
Meanwhile, in Vienna, ten-year-old Charlotte is offered refuge in America. But even with the horrors she sees around her, she wonders how her parents could possibly send her away. As war's shadow begins to reach small-town Georgia, each person must face what love demands and decide what to hold on to and what to let go.
Revell Publishing, May, 2026
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