Revisit the WWII Time Period – Waiting on Wednesday: Edition Thirty-Eight
Welcome back, everyone – and hello! As always, I’m glad to have you here. In today’s ‘Waiting on Wednesday: Edition Thirty-Eight’ we take a trip to “yesteryear” with a WWII historical fiction novel. (AKA my most favorite of historical fiction.)
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Waiting on Wednesday: Edition Thirty-Eight
Penned by Canadian author Rachel McMillan, this novel takes us back to WWII and follows a couple whose marriage is in need of saving, and the secrets that come between them. Sounds interesting, right?
I really enjoy Rachel’s Herringford and Watts series which is a kind of spin on the Holmes & Watson partnership, and who doesn’t enjoy that brand of mystery?
THE LONDON RESTORATION
Author: Rachel McMillan | Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Fiction; Historical | Publication Date: August 2020
In post-World War II London, determined to save their marriage and the city they love, two people divided by World War II’s secrets rebuild their lives, their love, and their world.
London, Fall 1945. Architectural historian Diana Somerville’s experience as a codebreaker at Bletchley Park and her knowledge of London’s churches intersect in MI6’s pursuit of a Russian agent named Eternity. Diana wants nothing more than to begin again with her husband Brent after their separation during the war, but her signing of the Official Secrets Act keeps him at a distance.
Brent Somerville, professor of theology at King’s College, hopes aiding his wife with her church consultations will help him better understand why she disappeared when he needed her most. But he must find a way to reconcile his traumatic experiences as a stretcher bearer on the European front with her obvious lies about her wartime activities and whereabouts. – Goodreads
Do you read historical fiction often? If so, which are your favorites??
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Oooh! This looks like an interesting read! Great pick!
Thanks! I think so too. :)
I love WWII historical fiction, and the focus on picking up the pieces after the war sounds amazing!
This one does sound amazing; I’m so intrigued by its premise and am hoping it’ll be as good as it sounds. :)
I do like historical fiction, but I mostly read YA historical fiction these days. Hope you get this soon! My Wednesday post is in the link below!
Ooo! Do you have any good YA recommendations? I don’t read much of either but feel like I read and see less in the YA market. Thanks so much for the visit, Lisa.
Sure! Let’s see, recently I really enjoyed Rebel Spy by Veronica Rossi, and also The Blossom and the Firefly by Sherri L. Smith.
Thank you!! I think I’ve seen “Rebel Spy” around so I’ll have to take a closer look at that one, and I’ve not heard of Sherri Smith’s books, so I’ll be sure to look those up. :)
I’ve been eyeing this one!
My favorite historical authors are Roseanna White, Sarah Sundin and Kristi Ann Hunter among others.
Sarah Sundin is ALWAYS a favorite of mine. Her books are so good. :)
I don’t really read a lot of books associated with World War II because it was such a traumatic experience for my Grandfather but this one has a lovely cover and I hope you love it!
I’m surprised I read as much fiction in this era as I do because it is such a traumatic time in history, but I find some authors (like Sarah Sundin for example) do a good job with the balance, and I also find the whole code-breaking thing fascinating. :)