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Rendezvous With Destiny #1
Rhineland Inheritance
Amid the Ravages of War, Will They All Discover True Peace?The war-weary American captain faces a nation in ruins and a daunting assignment on the border between Germany and France. A fighter from the French Underground is appointed to help him and becomes a friend. When they stumble upon stolen Nazi treasure, they uncover a conspiracy at the highest levels on both sides of the conflict and mortal danger to themselves.
The lovely diplomat also assigned to the same border has lived through her own personal battle during the war years. She now guardedly lets down some inner barriers to reach out to the bands of impoverished German children left orphaned and abandoned by the war. Her compassion, seen in very practical ways, has far-reaching impact, and the two soldiers gradually are drawn into her humanitarian efforts. And then the two friends discover their common interest in her
The first in an explosive new historical fiction series!
The lovely diplomat also assigned to the same border has lived through her own personal battle during the war years. She now guardedly lets down some inner barriers to reach out to the bands of impoverished German children left orphaned and abandoned by the war. Her compassion, seen in very practical ways, has far-reaching impact, and the two soldiers gradually are drawn into her humanitarian efforts. And then the two friends discover their common interest in her
The first in an explosive new historical fiction series!
285 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1995
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T. Davis Bunn
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January 17, 2018
On the border between France and Germany in the aftermath of World War II, two army captains—American Jake Burnes and Frenchman Pierre Servais—stumble upon stolen Nazi treasure. While becoming embroiled in a continent-wide conspiracy, the captains are also challenged to assist diplomat Sally Anders in helping impoverished German children in Rhineland Inheritance, a novel by author T. Davis Bunn.
Another one of the many novels where I didn't even glance at a book blurb before I just bought a copy and dove right in. I simply knew I wanted to read something older from one of my longtime favorite authors, and here we are: the beginning of a historical ChristFic series first published back in the 90s.
While I'm not new to WWII novels, the post-war landscape isn't something I think about as much. So it was all the more interesting to get a look at this story's post-war military dynamics and to also consider child soldiers who'd been sent to war by Germany as well as the many refugees left with nothing after the years of deadly conflict.
I've come to expect no less than excellent storytelling from this author, and that's what I got here. Danger, intrigue, a depth of emotion, and characters I came to like rather quickly. Especially sharp and intelligent Sally, who has quick, dry humor and a commanding presence balanced with softness and compassion. She's tough without being "one of the fellas."
I'm generally not a fan of love triangles, and this story has some of that, but it's not a melodramatic or drawn-out aspect of the plot, and the romance here isn't sappy. There's a noticeable share of another something I'm a minor non-fan of, questions in dialogue that don't end with question marks, but it didn't bother me too much.
I was moved by this novel and absolutely plan on continuing the Rendezvous with Destiny series.
Another one of the many novels where I didn't even glance at a book blurb before I just bought a copy and dove right in. I simply knew I wanted to read something older from one of my longtime favorite authors, and here we are: the beginning of a historical ChristFic series first published back in the 90s.
While I'm not new to WWII novels, the post-war landscape isn't something I think about as much. So it was all the more interesting to get a look at this story's post-war military dynamics and to also consider child soldiers who'd been sent to war by Germany as well as the many refugees left with nothing after the years of deadly conflict.
I've come to expect no less than excellent storytelling from this author, and that's what I got here. Danger, intrigue, a depth of emotion, and characters I came to like rather quickly. Especially sharp and intelligent Sally, who has quick, dry humor and a commanding presence balanced with softness and compassion. She's tough without being "one of the fellas."
I'm generally not a fan of love triangles, and this story has some of that, but it's not a melodramatic or drawn-out aspect of the plot, and the romance here isn't sappy. There's a noticeable share of another something I'm a minor non-fan of, questions in dialogue that don't end with question marks, but it didn't bother me too much.
I was moved by this novel and absolutely plan on continuing the Rendezvous with Destiny series.
August 20, 2025
Read this book in german as someone who has no idea of war and only read about WWII in books. This novel gives insight into the broken world after the horrific war especially in germany. Great characters, interesting story and the romance isn't missing out either. Easy to read.
April 26, 2022
Great book on the goods and bads of occupying armies
With Rhineland Inheritance, my internal catalogue of great novels now includes another one by Davis Bunn (whose works now threaten to dominate that rather large internal catalogue)!
And Rhineland Inheritance is only the first in Bunn’s five-book Rendezvous with Destiny series. So I suspect I’ll find the series’ next four books equally satisfying, and my Kindle library even more crowded with Bunn’s fantastic stories and tantalizing prose.
Rhineland Inheritance examines both the goods and the bads of the Allied occupation forces stationed in Germany after World War Two, and explores the contrasting spirits that could have prevailed in determining the post-war future of that devastated country.
It’ll have you utterly engrossed, praying for the good guys (a surprising set of colleagues), and grateful that God worked out history (upon which this book is closely based) the way He did. Can’t wait to read the next one!
With Rhineland Inheritance, my internal catalogue of great novels now includes another one by Davis Bunn (whose works now threaten to dominate that rather large internal catalogue)!
And Rhineland Inheritance is only the first in Bunn’s five-book Rendezvous with Destiny series. So I suspect I’ll find the series’ next four books equally satisfying, and my Kindle library even more crowded with Bunn’s fantastic stories and tantalizing prose.
Rhineland Inheritance examines both the goods and the bads of the Allied occupation forces stationed in Germany after World War Two, and explores the contrasting spirits that could have prevailed in determining the post-war future of that devastated country.
It’ll have you utterly engrossed, praying for the good guys (a surprising set of colleagues), and grateful that God worked out history (upon which this book is closely based) the way He did. Can’t wait to read the next one!
April 7, 2021
Well that was something. Rhineland inheritance was not just a Christian romance, it had more to it than that.
This book showed human nature at its’ basest, with some people showing their love for the defeated people and helping them get back on their feet.
The other end of the scale showed the people who were only out for what they could take home themselves and were ready to destroy even their own countrymen to get it.😩😩😩😩
This book showed human nature at its’ basest, with some people showing their love for the defeated people and helping them get back on their feet.
The other end of the scale showed the people who were only out for what they could take home themselves and were ready to destroy even their own countrymen to get it.😩😩😩😩
December 15, 2021
Good story
I wish my dad had met someone like Captain Burnes when he was a boy after the war he told me how he and his father were starving when they tried to pick garbage at the base. When the staff discovered it they dumped fuel on the garbage. Nonetheless when he grew up he chose the United States to immigrate, the air force to join and America to become part of. He spent more years as an American than as a German and I couldn't be prouder of him.
I wish my dad had met someone like Captain Burnes when he was a boy after the war he told me how he and his father were starving when they tried to pick garbage at the base. When the staff discovered it they dumped fuel on the garbage. Nonetheless when he grew up he chose the United States to immigrate, the air force to join and America to become part of. He spent more years as an American than as a German and I couldn't be prouder of him.
January 14, 2024
A thoroughly entertaining story filled with excitement and suspense
I read this one straight through without putting it down. Military drama combined with occasional comedy keep this story moving and developing a great plot. Tender moments reveal the hearts of powerful characters who are growing in their personal relationships with one another and with the Living God.
I read this one straight through without putting it down. Military drama combined with occasional comedy keep this story moving and developing a great plot. Tender moments reveal the hearts of powerful characters who are growing in their personal relationships with one another and with the Living God.
June 10, 2021
I listened to this on audiobook with my husband. He thought it was boring. I blame the Narrator, he just didn't put much effort into reading this book and seemed to be plodding along, getting nowhere, forever.
Glad to be done with it.
Glad to be done with it.
March 14, 2022
A fascinating account of an American captain assigned to help restore order on the border between Germany and France after the end of WWII. His job expands and so does his heart as he's tasked with what seems to be the impossible. A great read. The first of a five book series.
September 2, 2023
A wonderful uplifting story
Amidst the devastation in Germany after World War II, there are fine upstanding people who find ways to help the sick and the helpless. The vibrant characters and the well paced plot are superb!
Amidst the devastation in Germany after World War II, there are fine upstanding people who find ways to help the sick and the helpless. The vibrant characters and the well paced plot are superb!
April 9, 2025
The book is way too short. I loved it. I would like to know what happens afterwards.
The book is way too short. I would like to know what happens afterwards.
It talks about the beginning of the peace after World War II. I would like to know how Germany got built up afterwards.
The book is way too short. I would like to know what happens afterwards.
It talks about the beginning of the peace after World War II. I would like to know how Germany got built up afterwards.
May 28, 2025
Ok, of interest due to WWll era and locale, but it kind of dragged. Not sure if Badenburg is made up, or what is today Baden-Baden. Pretty sad if the American soldiers were fighting amongst themselves after the war ended! Jake seened a bit overdone, but I did like Pierre.
August 29, 2019
Fun and quick read!
August 21, 2020
Vert good.
March 19, 2022
Inspiring
Wonderful story of doing what you are able wherever you are. Looking forward to reading more books by Mr Bunn.
Wonderful story of doing what you are able wherever you are. Looking forward to reading more books by Mr Bunn.
April 29, 2022
Sweet generic story about WWII
May 11, 2022
Excellent
Davis has spun another solid tale, and it was worth every stolen moment to read through. I highly recommended this novel, and you enjoy it as much as I did.
Davis has spun another solid tale, and it was worth every stolen moment to read through. I highly recommended this novel, and you enjoy it as much as I did.
February 24, 2020
After taking a couple of weeks to actually get through the first hundred pages, I grew to really enjoy this book and the characters!
I love Jake. ;)
I love Jake. ;)
January 2, 2012
Having read other historical works by T. Davis Bunn, I have been eager to read this series for a long time. I had great difficulty locating a copy as this has apparently been out of print for a while. Now I see why. Please, please don't judge the rest of the series by this book. It was slow, plodding even. Except for serving to show us a bit of the backdrop of post-war Germany and introducing the main characters to us, it does little else. I did appreciate getting to know Pierre from this book, but I found Sally annoying and had a hard time routing for her and Jake. My advice, skip this one and go directly to Gibraltar Passage. It's SO much better. If you can, pick up the audiobook version read by Ron Varela. His vocal talents are outstanding and add a great deal to the characterization!
March 28, 2014
This was an easy read of one of Bunn's earlier books. The story was not overly complex and had a good ending. I had trouble with him picking up and dropping characters. Possibly the dropped one will reappear in the next book and things will be resolved.
May 12, 2024
The first in a series of books by David Bunn set towards the end of World War 2. Davis Bunn brings to life the characters in his stories and one feels drawn in. A great read and being ‘me’ of course I have to continue on and read the whole series. I highly recommend this book.
December 27, 2010
good characters, shows WW2 reconstruction
July 22, 2011
Really enjoyed this book lots of familiar places for me were included and added authenticity to a good historical fiction
October 31, 2011
The whole series is inspiring. Shows how small choices make for big influences! Really good.
June 26, 2013
Not great literature but entertaining and a good story. There were some things that stretched credibility a bit. I wasn't sure I believed the plot line of a bunch of MPs running amok.
October 1, 2013
Vaguely remember liking this series.
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January 16, 2014Good read
slow to start but gets better the longer you read
Would recommend to friends. ready to start the next book in the seeris
slow to start but gets better the longer you read
Would recommend to friends. ready to start the next book in the seeris
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March 18, 2016Did not finish.
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