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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

None of the characters hooked me

[JL Salty · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Tricia Fraser · Rating 4 out of 5]

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."

[Joy Kidney · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Mackenzie Self · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Andy Lillich · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5– a sweet and easy read

[Beth Withers · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!