Jennifer Robsons fascinatie voor de Grote Oorlog werd aangewakkerd door haar vader, een gerenommeerd historicus, en verder versterkt door haar tijd als gids bij het Canadese Nationale Oorlogsmonument in Vimy Ridge. Met een achtergrond in Britse economische en sociale geschiedenis van Oxford brengt ze diepgaand begrip in haar verhalen. Haar werk duikt in de diepgaande gevolgen van oorlog voor individuen, op zoek naar het buitengewone binnen gewone levens. Robson creëert meeslepende verhalen die de menselijke ervaring te midden van historische omwentelingen belichten.
Set in post-World War II London, the narrative explores the struggles and resilience of its characters as they navigate a city recovering from the devastation of war. Amidst the backdrop of rationing and rebuilding, personal stories intertwine, revealing themes of hope, loss, and the quest for identity. The atmosphere is rich with historical context, showcasing the challenges faced by a society in transition. Relationships blossom and evolve as individuals seek to forge new paths in a changed world.
"It is the autumn of 1943, and life is becoming increasingly perilous for Italian Jews like the Mazin family. With Nazi Germany now occupying most of her beloved homeland, and the threat of imprisonment and deportation growing ever more certain, Antonina Mazin has but one hope to survive--to leave Venice and her beloved parents and hide in the countryside with a man she has only just met. Nico Gerardi was studying for the priesthood until circumstances forced him to leave the seminary to run his family's farm. A moral and just man, he could not stand by when the fascists and Nazis began taking innocent lives. Rather than risk a perilous escape across the mountains, Nina will pose as his new bride. And to keep her safe and protect secrets of his own, Nico and Nina must convince prying eyes they are happily married and in love. But farm life is not easy for a cultured city girl who dreams of becoming a doctor like her father, and Nico's provincial neighbors are wary of this soft and educated woman they do not know. Even worse, their distrust is shared by a local Nazi official with a vendetta against Nico. The more he learns of Nina, the more his suspicions grow--and with them his determination to exact revenge. As Nina and Nico come to know each other, their feelings deepen, transforming their relationship into much more than a charade. Yet both fear that every passing day brings them closer to being torn apart..."-- Provided by publisher
Set against the backdrop of postwar Britain, this enthralling historical novel delves into the creation of one of the most iconic wedding dresses of the twentieth century—Queen Elizabeth’s gown—and the remarkable women behind it. In 1947 London, amidst the harshest winter and the struggles of rationing, embroiderers Ann Hughes and Miriam Dassin form an unlikely friendship while working at the prestigious Mayfair fashion house of Norman Hartnell. Their hopes for a brighter future are ignited when they are selected to help create Princess Elizabeth’s wedding gown.
Fast forward to 2016 in Toronto, where Heather Mackenzie is determined to uncover the mystery of a set of embroidered flowers inherited from her late grandmother. As she investigates, she discovers a connection between her grandmother, who rarely spoke of her past in Britain, and the renowned textile artist and Holocaust survivor, Miriam Dassin.
Through alternating perspectives, the narrative weaves together the lives of three unforgettable heroines, exploring themes of survival, friendship, and love against the backdrop of a society grappling with the aftermath of war. The story beautifully balances behind-the-scenes details of the gown's creation with the personal journeys of its characters, offering a poignant reflection on resilience and hope.
Lady Elizabeth Neville-Ashford wants to travel the world, pursue a career, and marry for love. But in 1914, the stifling restrictions of aristocratic British society and her mother’s rigid expectations forbid Lily from following her heart. When war breaks out, the spirited young woman seizes her chance for independence. Defying her parents, she moves to London and eventually becomes an ambulance driver in the newly formed Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps—an exciting and treacherous job that takes her close to the Western Front.Assigned to a field hospital in France, Lily is reunited with Robert Fraser, her dear brother Edward’s best friend. The handsome Scottish surgeon has always encouraged Lily’s dreams. She doesn’t care that Robbie grew up in poverty—she yearns for their friendly affection to become something more. Lily is the most beautiful—and forbidden—woman Robbie has ever known. Fearful for her life, he’s determined to keep her safe, even if it means breaking her heart.In a world divided by class, filled with uncertainty and death, can their hope for love survive. . . or will it become another casualty of this tragic war?
"Spring, 1924. Recovering from a broken wartime engagement and a serious illness that left her near death, Lady Helena Montagu-Douglas-Parr vows that for once she will live life on her own terms. Breaking free from the stifling social constraints of the aristocratic society in which she was raised, she travels to France to stay with her free-spirited aunt. For one year, she will simply be Miss Parr. She will explore the picturesque streets of Paris, meet people who know nothing of her past, and pursue her dream of becoming an artist ... [She soon meets] Sam Howard, an irascible and infuriatingly honest correspondent for the Chicago Tribune"--Cover flap.
The International bestselling author of Somewhere in France returns with her
sweeping second novel-a tale of class, love, and freedom-in which a young
woman must find her place in a world forever changed. After four years as a
military nurse, Charlotte Brown is ready to leave behind the devastation of
the Great War.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Ruby Sutton, an ambitious American journalist who seizes the opportunity to report from London. As she navigates her new role at Picture Weekly, Ruby faces unexpected challenges that test her resilience and ambition, revealing the complexities of her character and the harsh realities of wartime Britain.
From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Robson--author of Moonlight Over Paris and Somewhere in France--comes a lush historical novel that tells the fascinating story of Ruby Sutton, an ambitious American journalist who moves to London in 1940 to report on the Second World War, and to start a new life an ocean away from her past. In the summer of 1940, ambitious young American journalist Ruby Sutton gets her big break: the chance to report on the European war as a staff writer for Picture Weekly newsmagazine in London. She jumps at the chance, for it's an opportunity not only to prove herself, but also to start fresh in a city and country that know nothing of her humble origins. But life in besieged Britain tests Ruby in ways she never imagined. Although most of Ruby's new colleagues welcome her, a few resent her presence, not only as an American but also as a woman. She is just beginning to find her feet, to feel at home in a country that is so familiar yet so foreign, when the bombs begin to fall. As the nightly horror of the Blitz stretches unbroken into weeks and months, Ruby must set aside her determination to remain an objective observer. When she loses everything but her life, and must depend upon the kindness of strangers, she learns for the first time the depth and measure of true friendship--and what it is to love a man who is burdened by secrets that aren't his to share. Goodnight from London, inspired in part by the wartime experiences of the author's own grandmother, is a captivating, heartfelt, and historically immersive story that readers are sure to embrace
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