Letters from Skye

by Jessica Brockmole

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Paperback

Published May 31, 2014

About the author

I have been enamored with history ever since childhood. Enthusiastically playing The Oregon Trail in the school computer lab, exploring museums and living history sites, devouring Sunfire romances, and watching Back to the Future, I hoped that I too would find a time machine someday. Indeed I have found a way to time travel—by researching the past that fascinates me so much. Writing historical fiction and academic historical nonfiction has brought to life that childhood desire to explore the world, past and present.

Also writes under Jessica A. Brockmole

Reviews

[Angie]

None of the characters hooked me

[Tricia Fraser]

This is a well-written and enjoyable story. That said, if I'd known the whole thing would be a love story glorifying infidelity, I wouldn't have picked it up. It's kind of like Bridges of Madison County. We're supposed to root for the affair partner rather than the spouse because you "can't help who you love."

[JL Salty]

Rating: pg + closed door sex, I don’t remember any profanity. No violence - wwii bombing.
Recommend: adult - hs if interested

Timeline jumping always takes a second to remember where I am / who is talking, a little extra effort.

Classic “one that got away” but there’s a lot of guilt with this one!

Easy, beach romance.

[Joy Kidney]

Choices and their consequences. An American fan of poems by a married Scottish writer begins one storyline before and during WWI. The second storyline is about the poet's daughter trying to discover her mother's secrets at the beginning of WWII.

[Tammy Hoyler]

While the ending of this book is somewhat predictable, I found it far outweighed by the authentic conversations found in the letters that tell this story of two strangers beginning just before WWI. No spoilers, but I truly enjoyed "meeting" Davey and Elspeth.

[Grace Peterson]

this is a story of a complicated and beautiful romance that is told through letters between WWI and WWII. i love the way this was written and how it kept me guessing until the end and that the ending was tied up beautifully.

[Mackenzie Self]

I really loved the way this was written!! The letter style was so unique!

[Anna]

3.5 stars

[Andy Lillich]

I think I was not in the proper mood for this book when I read it. I liked it - but did not love it.

[Jess]

Beautiful novel of letters, showcasing two love stories. One during World War One and the second during World War Two. This book is for fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

[Hailee Dokos]

3.5– a sweet and easy read

[GABRIEL G]

Great, great, great story telling! Love this!

[Beth Withers]

This book actually had me in tears at the end, and that rarely happens with me. A story told through letters written between a young woman, a poet, on the Isle of Skye, and a young man who writes her from America. The time frame is 1912-1940. A wonderful story!