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All That We Have: A Novel
In the shadow of war and suspicion, family may be the only safe harbor.
April 1917. As the United States enters the Great War, tension grips the German-settled town of Holmesburg, Minnesota. To protect their future, seventeen-year-old Melania Harvey’s father moves their family to Minneapolis, where he’s secured work at a major flour mill. Melania vows to focus on her college goals while shielding her heart from her persistent suitor, Jim Wirth.
With the passage of the Espionage Act, ultra-nationalist fervor targets anyone of German heritage. To keep safe from suspicion, the Harveys stick together and fiercely prove their loyalty—toiling at the mill, volunteering for the Red Cross, and buying war bonds.
When Jim Wirth suddenly vanishes, the threat hits close to home. As the war winds down, an even deadlier menace strikes, forcing Melania to confront buried feelings for Jim. In ALL THAT WE HAVE, the gripping first book of a historical trilogy, Melania and her family must cling to what they hold dear in the ultimate battle of life and death.
If you liked Georgia Hunter's We Were the Lucky Ones, Annabelle McCormack's A Novel of WWI, or Ken Follett's The Fall of Giants, you’ll love ALL THAT WE HAVE!
Click the BUY NOW button at the top and enter the Harvey’s world today.
April 1917. As the United States enters the Great War, tension grips the German-settled town of Holmesburg, Minnesota. To protect their future, seventeen-year-old Melania Harvey’s father moves their family to Minneapolis, where he’s secured work at a major flour mill. Melania vows to focus on her college goals while shielding her heart from her persistent suitor, Jim Wirth.
With the passage of the Espionage Act, ultra-nationalist fervor targets anyone of German heritage. To keep safe from suspicion, the Harveys stick together and fiercely prove their loyalty—toiling at the mill, volunteering for the Red Cross, and buying war bonds.
When Jim Wirth suddenly vanishes, the threat hits close to home. As the war winds down, an even deadlier menace strikes, forcing Melania to confront buried feelings for Jim. In ALL THAT WE HAVE, the gripping first book of a historical trilogy, Melania and her family must cling to what they hold dear in the ultimate battle of life and death.
If you liked Georgia Hunter's We Were the Lucky Ones, Annabelle McCormack's A Novel of WWI, or Ken Follett's The Fall of Giants, you’ll love ALL THAT WE HAVE!
Click the BUY NOW button at the top and enter the Harvey’s world today.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
377 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2023
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
May 2, 2024
I read this book on vacation and just loved it! Being from Minnesota and growing up in the Cities I felt automatically connected to this book right away. Reading about towns that I know and have family connections to, make me feel linked to this family also the support this family shares with each other reminds me of my family’s history in the farming community! Reading about the Spanish flu in this book makes you appreciate our resources that we had access to compare to back in the early 1900’s. The struggles this family had to endure were at times heart wrenching, and yet you were so proud how they stood for what was right no matter the consequences. I am excited to read the next book to see how the Harvey’s persevere!
August 12, 2024
Wow. one if the best WWI books I have read. Shows another unwarranted fear of our citizens that develops into hostile acts towards undeserving people. Internment camps for our own, this is exactly why we cannot forget our past so it won't happen again., and it did in WWII. Also the descriptions of the Spanish flu were excellent. I am impressed with the writing, will be moving on to the next in this series. Really good book. Full of dedication, sacrifice, determination, love, life and family.
May 13, 2024
Very Good
This is a well written story of family. It takes place before, during and after WW1. Its about a German American family who experience bigotry during the war years. This reader was not aware this was a problem in our country at that time. The characters are well developed and memorable. I highly recommend.
This is a well written story of family. It takes place before, during and after WW1. Its about a German American family who experience bigotry during the war years. This reader was not aware this was a problem in our country at that time. The characters are well developed and memorable. I highly recommend.
May 18, 2024
This story takes place entirely in Minnesota during WWI. A German family, immigrants, is targeted by the population as Unamerican and possible German sympathizers. A very interesting and usually untold story.
October 12, 2026
Fast Read. Great Insight.
Written before Covid, but the evil doctor Fauxi followed the exact same protocol as they did with the Spanish Flu in 1917. Great characters that were well defined. I learned quite a bit reading this book. Highly recommend.
Written before Covid, but the evil doctor Fauxi followed the exact same protocol as they did with the Spanish Flu in 1917. Great characters that were well defined. I learned quite a bit reading this book. Highly recommend.
June 22, 2024
Interesting
Well written and well researched, this book gives insight into WWI. I had not read much of this time period so it was interesting to read about.
Well written and well researched, this book gives insight into WWI. I had not read much of this time period so it was interesting to read about.
June 1, 2025
I’d give it a 4.5 interesting aspect of our country at war that is not often addressed
June 26, 2026
What a wonderful read! I read book one and two and am now starting the third. This story will grip you…the characters are so engaging. I have worried about them, mourned for them, rejoiced with them and loved them. Give this series a read; you won’t regret it!
November 8, 2024
Gave up at 40%. Felt simple.
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