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From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig: a dramatic coming-of-age story with a dual timeline and a single heroine—a bold and adventuring young woman who finds herself caught up in two very different wars on both sides of the Atlantic.
September 1896: An aspiring archaeologist, Smith College graduate Betsy Hayes travels to Athens, desperate to break into the male-dominated field of excavation. In the midst of the heat and dust of Greece she finds an unlikely ally in Charles, Baron de Robecourt, one of the few men who takes her academic passion seriously. But when a simmering conflict between Greece and Turkey erupts into open warfare, Betsy throws herself into the conflict as a nurse, not knowing that the decision will change her life forever—and cause a deep and painful rift with her oldest friend, Ava.
June 1898: Betsy has sworn off war nursing—but when she gets the word that her estranged friend Ava is headed to Cuba with Clara Barton and the Red Cross to patch up the wounded in the Spanish-American War, Betsy determines to stop her the only way she knows how: by joining in her place. Battling heat, disease, and her own demons, Betsy follows Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders straight to the heart of the fighting, where she is forced to confront her greatest fears to save both old friends and new….
Set during an electrifying era of nation-building, idealism, and upheaval, Two Wars and a Wedding is the tale of two remarkable women striving to make their place in a man’s world—an unforgettable saga of friendship, love, and fighting for what is right.
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From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig: a dramatic coming-of-age story with a dual timeline and a single heroine—a bold and adventuring young woman who finds herself caught up in two very different wars on both sides of the Atlantic.
September 1896: An aspiring archaeologist, Smith College graduate Betsy Hayes travels to Athens, desperate to break into the male-dominated field of excavation. In the midst of the heat and dust of Greece she finds an unlikely ally in Charles, Baron de Robecourt, one of the few men who takes her academic passion seriously. But when a simmering conflict between Greece and Turkey erupts into open warfare, Betsy throws herself into the conflict as a nurse, not knowing that the decision will change her life forever—and cause a deep and painful rift with her oldest friend, Ava.
June 1898: Betsy has sworn off war nursing—but when she gets the word that her estranged friend Ava is headed to Cuba with Clara Barton and the Red Cross to patch up the wounded in the Spanish-American War, Betsy determines to stop her the only way she knows how: by joining in her place. Battling heat, disease, and her own demons, Betsy follows Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders straight to the heart of the fighting, where she is forced to confront her greatest fears to save both old friends and new….
Set during an electrifying era of nation-building, idealism, and upheaval, Two Wars and a Wedding is the tale of two remarkable women striving to make their place in a man’s world—an unforgettable saga of friendship, love, and fighting for what is right.
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Lauren Willig
45 books4,731 followersLauren Willig is the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen works of historical fiction. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages, awarded the RITA, Booksellers Best and Golden Leaf awards, and chosen for the American Library Association's annual list of the best genre fiction. After graduating from Yale University, she embarked on a PhD in History at Harvard before leaving academia to acquire a JD at Harvard Law while authoring her "Pink Carnation" series of Napoleonic-set novels. She lives in New York City, where she now writes full time.
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April 24, 2023
Two Wars and a Wedding by Lauren Willng. Is about the Greco/Turkish war in 1896 and Spanish/American War in 1898. Featured Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, which I had never heard of before. It was refreshing to read a war drama that was about little known wars. It was even more refreshing to read about a female lead in the late 1800’s when women were regarded as volunteers, wives and mothers. I learned a lot reading this beauty.
March 31, 2023
Lauren Willig, the author of “Two Wars and a Wedding,” has written a captivating and intriguing historical fiction novel. The author vividly describes two timelines, two wars, and dramatic and colorful characters. In 1896, the protagonist of the story, Betsy Hayes, a Smith College graduate, goes to Athens to do an excavation. During this time, a war breaks out between Greece and Turkey. Betsy also has a falling out with a friend.
In 1898, the Spanish-American War occurred, and Betsy tried to take that friend’s place by going to Cuba and working with Clara Barton and the Red Cross.
During both wars, there were devastating circumstances, inadequate medical equipment, and injured and dead bodies. Also, an illness makes it difficult for the patients to survive.
I love how Lauren Willig describes some female characters as brave and courageous. The women find obstacles in what is a man’s world.
The theme of inequality can be seen in attitudes towards women excavating and doing certain jobs in news reporting, caring for patients, and taking responsibility.
This is a memorable and thought-provoking read that I highly recommend.
In 1898, the Spanish-American War occurred, and Betsy tried to take that friend’s place by going to Cuba and working with Clara Barton and the Red Cross.
During both wars, there were devastating circumstances, inadequate medical equipment, and injured and dead bodies. Also, an illness makes it difficult for the patients to survive.
I love how Lauren Willig describes some female characters as brave and courageous. The women find obstacles in what is a man’s world.
The theme of inequality can be seen in attitudes towards women excavating and doing certain jobs in news reporting, caring for patients, and taking responsibility.
This is a memorable and thought-provoking read that I highly recommend.
June 21, 2023
A well researched historical fiction novel set during the timeline of the 1896 Greco-Turkish War & the 1898 Spanish American War. It was interesting to read about Teddy Roosevelt & his Rough Riders, and Clara Barton & her American Red Cross.
The main character Betsy Hayes is fiercely independent, compassionate, and witty. Betsy Hayes takes us along on her adventures across two continents and two wars, taking some unexpected detours along the way.
The main character Betsy Hayes is fiercely independent, compassionate, and witty. Betsy Hayes takes us along on her adventures across two continents and two wars, taking some unexpected detours along the way.
April 12, 2023
Delightful read as always by LW! Learned a lot and was drawn in by this storyline. I want to go back and read Band of Sisters and this one back to back again.
April 29, 2023
2.5 stars
I had a hard time with this book, it was easy to set it down and hard to pick it up again. I started this book on April 1st, and I didn't finish it until April 28th, almost a full month! For someone who reads most books in about a week, that's a LONG time. I started a few other books while I was in the middle of this one, because it just wasn't holding my attention, but I did keep coming back to this one. Willig is one of my favorite authors, and I usually inhale anything she writes, so I was determined to finish this.
I really liked the setting; these are time periods and places that are not usually the subject of popular historical fiction, and I appreciated that. It's also interesting to have a dual timeline format where the timelines are only two years apart, and tracking the same main character. Willig has once again done her homework, and the settings and time periods feel real and authentic.
In the Historical Note at the end, Willig explains that almost all of the characters and events in this book are based on real people, which is amazing and awesome! But it also might be the root of my problem with this book. It was TOO detailed. Willig claims in the note: "Many, many details and many many scenes were deleted during the editing phase." And I think it needed a few more rounds of editing. This was meant to be a novel, not an historical treatise. She continues: "The bits that had to go included a description of stumbling into a wedding party at the village of Arachova, and a lot of details about the various excavations, including the fact that Delphi was crisscrossed by train tracks put in by the French to haul away the mounds of dirt they needed to move to uncover the classical site beneath a modern village. (Why, yes, the original draft did include the exact number of cartloads of dirt removed.)" I CRINGE at the thought. Perhaps being trapped inside with small children during the pandemic, away from her editor, caused Willig to lose her mind a bit.
Normally I enjoy multiple timeline books, and I've never been annoyed at jumps back and forth in time in any other book Willig has written, But in this book, it drove me bonkers. EACH time, JUST as I was starting to become interested in the storyline, BOOM, end of chapter, jump to the other time. It was impossible for me to become engaged in either timeline. I was bored, and not interested, and it became harder and harder to even want to pick this book up again. I do love how Willig connects the two chapters, for example (and I chose randomly - EVERY time jump has this clever connection) a chapter in 1897 ends: "You needn't bother. I'll find my own passage back." And the next chapter, in 1898, begins: "We'll have you back soon. Just another few miles." But, that cleverness aside, I was deeply annoyed. I believe this might have been a stronger and more cohesive book if Willig had let go of the idea of alternating timelines, and told this chronologically.
Annoyingly, each character has a seeeeecret in their past that they are coyly hiding from the reader, and I hate that writing style. If I am inside the character's head, I want to know everything that character knows. None of this (and I paraphrase here) "he thought back to that night and winced" coy suggestive nonsense. TELL me what happened that night, or get me out of this character's head. If I know he's thinking about "that night" then I also want to know what "that night" entails. I'm sure Willig has used this structure before, but it has never annoyed me like it did in this book.
The main character, Betsy, is an archeology student who studied in Greece in 1896, and somehow ended up as a trained Red Cross nurse. She then signs up to work with the Red Cross again - for the most idiotic of reasons - in Cuba in 1898. And I think that is the root of my problem with this book: Betsy's motivation does not make sense. I liked the setting, I liked the characters, but the reason the characters were in that setting was inane. Betsy spends A LOT of time whining and complaining and blaming herself for everything that happens around her, and it got old. Sure, I know that if a child is constantly told they are at fault for their mother's death, they will internalize that. Yes, I get that it might cause some lasting trauma. But once you grow up and get out of that house and go to college and then go away to grad school, it's time to stop blaming yourself when OTHER people die. People get to make their own choices. It's not up to Betsy to make choices for them.
The big disagreement between Betsy and Ava also seemed overblown. How could a deep sister-like friendship be torn asunder by a simple disagreement? (In fairness, they do make up later in the book, so it was not a permanent rift.)
A few other things annoyed me, including frequent references to the smell of "carbolic" - but, what does that smell like?? I have no idea. It felt like that word was being thrown around just to remind us that this is set in the late 19th century. It's not a meaningful descriptor for most modern readers.
And speaking of scents, one passage describes: "the air rich with the scent of roses and hollyhocks, geraniums and begonias, driving out the stench of carbolic and death." And I've had gardens, I've grown all four of those plants, and never in my life have I met a hollyhock or a begonia with a notably strong scent, and geraniums are only scented when you brush their foliage. (Yes, some begonias have a mild fragrance, but hardly enough to scent the air in an outdoor garden. They are not a flower I think of when I think of fragrant flowers.) In a book filled with accurate details, I'm not sure how she flubbed this one. It would have been so simple to just say "the air rich with the scent of flowers." Or even just quickly google "fragrant summer garden flowers" (Better Homes & Gardens has a nice article listing some plants) and then cross-check that against what might have been blooming in Greece in July, 1897. (Hint: not hyacinths, not in July.) Google is a wonder.
And one more complaint: the title is "Two Wars and a Wedding." The "two wars" are obvious, but which is the one wedding? Because there are TWO weddings mentioned in this book. I suppose "two wars and two weddings" doesn't have the same catchy appeal.
I had a hard time with this book, it was easy to set it down and hard to pick it up again. I started this book on April 1st, and I didn't finish it until April 28th, almost a full month! For someone who reads most books in about a week, that's a LONG time. I started a few other books while I was in the middle of this one, because it just wasn't holding my attention, but I did keep coming back to this one. Willig is one of my favorite authors, and I usually inhale anything she writes, so I was determined to finish this.
I really liked the setting; these are time periods and places that are not usually the subject of popular historical fiction, and I appreciated that. It's also interesting to have a dual timeline format where the timelines are only two years apart, and tracking the same main character. Willig has once again done her homework, and the settings and time periods feel real and authentic.
In the Historical Note at the end, Willig explains that almost all of the characters and events in this book are based on real people, which is amazing and awesome! But it also might be the root of my problem with this book. It was TOO detailed. Willig claims in the note: "Many, many details and many many scenes were deleted during the editing phase." And I think it needed a few more rounds of editing. This was meant to be a novel, not an historical treatise. She continues: "The bits that had to go included a description of stumbling into a wedding party at the village of Arachova, and a lot of details about the various excavations, including the fact that Delphi was crisscrossed by train tracks put in by the French to haul away the mounds of dirt they needed to move to uncover the classical site beneath a modern village. (Why, yes, the original draft did include the exact number of cartloads of dirt removed.)" I CRINGE at the thought. Perhaps being trapped inside with small children during the pandemic, away from her editor, caused Willig to lose her mind a bit.
Normally I enjoy multiple timeline books, and I've never been annoyed at jumps back and forth in time in any other book Willig has written, But in this book, it drove me bonkers. EACH time, JUST as I was starting to become interested in the storyline, BOOM, end of chapter, jump to the other time. It was impossible for me to become engaged in either timeline. I was bored, and not interested, and it became harder and harder to even want to pick this book up again. I do love how Willig connects the two chapters, for example (and I chose randomly - EVERY time jump has this clever connection) a chapter in 1897 ends: "You needn't bother. I'll find my own passage back." And the next chapter, in 1898, begins: "We'll have you back soon. Just another few miles." But, that cleverness aside, I was deeply annoyed. I believe this might have been a stronger and more cohesive book if Willig had let go of the idea of alternating timelines, and told this chronologically.
Annoyingly, each character has a seeeeecret in their past that they are coyly hiding from the reader, and I hate that writing style. If I am inside the character's head, I want to know everything that character knows. None of this (and I paraphrase here) "he thought back to that night and winced" coy suggestive nonsense. TELL me what happened that night, or get me out of this character's head. If I know he's thinking about "that night" then I also want to know what "that night" entails. I'm sure Willig has used this structure before, but it has never annoyed me like it did in this book.
The main character, Betsy, is an archeology student who studied in Greece in 1896, and somehow ended up as a trained Red Cross nurse. She then signs up to work with the Red Cross again - for the most idiotic of reasons - in Cuba in 1898. And I think that is the root of my problem with this book: Betsy's motivation does not make sense. I liked the setting, I liked the characters, but the reason the characters were in that setting was inane. Betsy spends A LOT of time whining and complaining and blaming herself for everything that happens around her, and it got old. Sure, I know that if a child is constantly told they are at fault for their mother's death, they will internalize that. Yes, I get that it might cause some lasting trauma. But once you grow up and get out of that house and go to college and then go away to grad school, it's time to stop blaming yourself when OTHER people die. People get to make their own choices. It's not up to Betsy to make choices for them.
The big disagreement between Betsy and Ava also seemed overblown. How could a deep sister-like friendship be torn asunder by a simple disagreement? (In fairness, they do make up later in the book, so it was not a permanent rift.)
A few other things annoyed me, including frequent references to the smell of "carbolic" - but, what does that smell like?? I have no idea. It felt like that word was being thrown around just to remind us that this is set in the late 19th century. It's not a meaningful descriptor for most modern readers.
And speaking of scents, one passage describes: "the air rich with the scent of roses and hollyhocks, geraniums and begonias, driving out the stench of carbolic and death." And I've had gardens, I've grown all four of those plants, and never in my life have I met a hollyhock or a begonia with a notably strong scent, and geraniums are only scented when you brush their foliage. (Yes, some begonias have a mild fragrance, but hardly enough to scent the air in an outdoor garden. They are not a flower I think of when I think of fragrant flowers.) In a book filled with accurate details, I'm not sure how she flubbed this one. It would have been so simple to just say "the air rich with the scent of flowers." Or even just quickly google "fragrant summer garden flowers" (Better Homes & Gardens has a nice article listing some plants) and then cross-check that against what might have been blooming in Greece in July, 1897. (Hint: not hyacinths, not in July.) Google is a wonder.
And one more complaint: the title is "Two Wars and a Wedding." The "two wars" are obvious, but which is the one wedding? Because there are TWO weddings mentioned in this book. I suppose "two wars and two weddings" doesn't have the same catchy appeal.
October 5, 2023
A captivating historical fiction novel based on true people.
Betsy Hayes a recent graduate of Smith college travels to Athens in 1896 hoping to find her dream of excavation work. That never happened war breaks out between Greece and turkey. Betsy finds herself on the front lines
helping the injured. Betsy life is not what she thought it would be.
In 1898 the The Spanish American war begins. Betsy find herself on a ship to work with Clara Barton, and the Red Cross.
This is the real story of Harriet Boyd, who really went to Greece to try to live in a man’s world of excavation, but took nursing courses and nursed
at Volos and Lamia.
This was a very interesting book about two different wars.
The two timelines are intermingled as we follow Betsy and the endeavors to nurse the wounded with little supplies and deplorable conditions
.
Betsy Hayes a recent graduate of Smith college travels to Athens in 1896 hoping to find her dream of excavation work. That never happened war breaks out between Greece and turkey. Betsy finds herself on the front lines
helping the injured. Betsy life is not what she thought it would be.
In 1898 the The Spanish American war begins. Betsy find herself on a ship to work with Clara Barton, and the Red Cross.
This is the real story of Harriet Boyd, who really went to Greece to try to live in a man’s world of excavation, but took nursing courses and nursed
at Volos and Lamia.
This was a very interesting book about two different wars.
The two timelines are intermingled as we follow Betsy and the endeavors to nurse the wounded with little supplies and deplorable conditions
.
April 19, 2024
This masterfully written novel of love, friendship and determination follows Betsy, a Smith University graduate caught up in two wars. In 1898, she boards a ship along with Clara Barton and the Red Cross bound for Cuba to provide aide to the soldiers during the Spanish-American war. Her hope was to thwart her best friend Ava from taking this assignment as an act of atonement for reasons we learn later on.
In alternating chapters, we follow Betsy in Greece (1896) whose goal is to become an archeologist. As a strong and educated woman, she doesn’t accept the professor’s suggestion that she become a librarian because excavating is a man’s profession.
She meets and falls in love with a married French archeologist, Baron de Robecourt who loves her for her mind and takes her seriously. She tags along on an excursion with his team and the descriptions of the country is spectacular. While in Greece, the war between Greece and Turkey breaks out and Betsy serves as a nurse. I was not aware of this war so I appreciated this bit of history.
The author did an excellent job with creating an engaging story around two real historical events with interesting characters. The character development of Betsy as a brilliant and willful woman with humor and empathy was done well. I enjoyed watching her grow and mature in a short amount of time due to her experiences. I especially loved her friendship with the journalist Kit Carson and the rough rider Holt, who carried some secrets from his past. Each chapter opened with a letter or news article which added to the dramatic storytelling. This well researched book covers the realities of war and the power of friendship.
Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for a digital copy of this ARC in exchange for my review.
In alternating chapters, we follow Betsy in Greece (1896) whose goal is to become an archeologist. As a strong and educated woman, she doesn’t accept the professor’s suggestion that she become a librarian because excavating is a man’s profession.
She meets and falls in love with a married French archeologist, Baron de Robecourt who loves her for her mind and takes her seriously. She tags along on an excursion with his team and the descriptions of the country is spectacular. While in Greece, the war between Greece and Turkey breaks out and Betsy serves as a nurse. I was not aware of this war so I appreciated this bit of history.
The author did an excellent job with creating an engaging story around two real historical events with interesting characters. The character development of Betsy as a brilliant and willful woman with humor and empathy was done well. I enjoyed watching her grow and mature in a short amount of time due to her experiences. I especially loved her friendship with the journalist Kit Carson and the rough rider Holt, who carried some secrets from his past. Each chapter opened with a letter or news article which added to the dramatic storytelling. This well researched book covers the realities of war and the power of friendship.
Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for a digital copy of this ARC in exchange for my review.
June 19, 2023
I've long loved Lauren Willig's books, but her last two, unfortunately, just didn't do it for me. I'm clearly in the minority here, since most people are giving her latest four or five stars.
But for me, this book just didn't work and was boring and all over the place. First, the title is annoying and tries to be cutesy and reference, maybe, FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL. While there are indeed two wars, I don't feel like I learned much about either of them. And there wasn't really a wedding, just an allusion to a wedding.
And that's another problem I had with this book - a lot seemed to happen off the page and the characters would tell you what had happened. That's one of my pet peeves, not showing but telling.
None of the characters seemed three-dimensional and Willig seemed to try to cram in as much as she could, between the American School in Athens and Betsy trying to excavate - to then all of a sudden she's taken up nursing. And nursing in the war in Greece and then two years later in Cuba. The dual timeline also made it seem all over the place. Each part is told from Betsy's perspective, one in 1896 and the other in 1898 - so there's not much time in between. I don't know why this book didn't just follow a linear format, with maybe some flashbacks here and there.
So overall, for me, this was a disjointed mess and I wondered what the editor was doing with this.
But for me, this book just didn't work and was boring and all over the place. First, the title is annoying and tries to be cutesy and reference, maybe, FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL. While there are indeed two wars, I don't feel like I learned much about either of them. And there wasn't really a wedding, just an allusion to a wedding.
And that's another problem I had with this book - a lot seemed to happen off the page and the characters would tell you what had happened. That's one of my pet peeves, not showing but telling.
None of the characters seemed three-dimensional and Willig seemed to try to cram in as much as she could, between the American School in Athens and Betsy trying to excavate - to then all of a sudden she's taken up nursing. And nursing in the war in Greece and then two years later in Cuba. The dual timeline also made it seem all over the place. Each part is told from Betsy's perspective, one in 1896 and the other in 1898 - so there's not much time in between. I don't know why this book didn't just follow a linear format, with maybe some flashbacks here and there.
So overall, for me, this was a disjointed mess and I wondered what the editor was doing with this.
September 27, 2022
Greece and Cuba - 1896 and 1898
Elizabeth (Betsy) Hayes graduated from Smith College where she studied archaeology. She travels to Greece with the hopes of having the opportunity to participate in actual digs, but the archaeologist running the training program doesn't believe women have the stamina to excavate. Despite the support of Charles, French Baron de Robecourt, Betsy is stymied by the intransigence of the leader of the dig. However, all goes further awry when fighting breaks out between the Greeks and the Turks. Despite having little training in first aid, Betsy volunteers as a nurse for the Greek cause. There is nothing noble about what Betsy sees and has to deal with in the uneven battle, including a disastrous shipboard event where it's painfully obvious that no one on board was prepared for the onslaught of wounded soldiers. It's a nightmare for the men, as well as for Betsy, and other medical personnel who are helpless to control things.
From a wealthy New England family, Betsy has rarely had to worry about money. Her best friend at Smith, Ava, who struggled financially, and, despite her intention of becoming a doctor, has, instead, been a companion/nurse for a wealthy relative. Her arrival in Athens is thanks to Betsy footing the bill for Ava's transportation. But the war, and some of Betsy's questionable behavior, split the friends up.
Two years later, a more mature and sober Betsy has arrived in Cuba along with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders to protect the Cubans from the Spaniards. Betsy had heard that Ava was volunteering, and she wanted to stop her from going, however, it's Betsy who ends up on the island, and in the midst of yet another savage war. Memories of the war in Greece haunt Betsy, and she is determined to do what she can with the poorly thought out invasion by the Americans.
TWO WARS AND A WEDDING is based on the real life story of an American woman, a graduate of Smith. Ms. Willig crafts a terrific tale using actual events, many real people who participated in these events, and news reports. Betsy grows into a tough, caring woman who fights for her patients, as well as for herself. The fictional characters are beautifully real, and the wrap up of the story is gratifying. Another excellent historical fiction presentation by Lauren Willig. Don't miss this book, and, if you haven't already read BAND OF SISTERS, do yourself a favor and do so.
Elizabeth (Betsy) Hayes graduated from Smith College where she studied archaeology. She travels to Greece with the hopes of having the opportunity to participate in actual digs, but the archaeologist running the training program doesn't believe women have the stamina to excavate. Despite the support of Charles, French Baron de Robecourt, Betsy is stymied by the intransigence of the leader of the dig. However, all goes further awry when fighting breaks out between the Greeks and the Turks. Despite having little training in first aid, Betsy volunteers as a nurse for the Greek cause. There is nothing noble about what Betsy sees and has to deal with in the uneven battle, including a disastrous shipboard event where it's painfully obvious that no one on board was prepared for the onslaught of wounded soldiers. It's a nightmare for the men, as well as for Betsy, and other medical personnel who are helpless to control things.
From a wealthy New England family, Betsy has rarely had to worry about money. Her best friend at Smith, Ava, who struggled financially, and, despite her intention of becoming a doctor, has, instead, been a companion/nurse for a wealthy relative. Her arrival in Athens is thanks to Betsy footing the bill for Ava's transportation. But the war, and some of Betsy's questionable behavior, split the friends up.
Two years later, a more mature and sober Betsy has arrived in Cuba along with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders to protect the Cubans from the Spaniards. Betsy had heard that Ava was volunteering, and she wanted to stop her from going, however, it's Betsy who ends up on the island, and in the midst of yet another savage war. Memories of the war in Greece haunt Betsy, and she is determined to do what she can with the poorly thought out invasion by the Americans.
TWO WARS AND A WEDDING is based on the real life story of an American woman, a graduate of Smith. Ms. Willig crafts a terrific tale using actual events, many real people who participated in these events, and news reports. Betsy grows into a tough, caring woman who fights for her patients, as well as for herself. The fictional characters are beautifully real, and the wrap up of the story is gratifying. Another excellent historical fiction presentation by Lauren Willig. Don't miss this book, and, if you haven't already read BAND OF SISTERS, do yourself a favor and do so.
October 27, 2022
***I won a copy of this book through a Goodreads Giveaway. My review is strictly voluntary.***
My first thought upon reading the title of this book is that it was in reference to World War I & II. Having read a plethora of books on those two wars, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were actually referring to the Greco-Turkish War in 1896 and the 1898 Spanish-American War, featuring Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders. Since I read historical fiction to learn new things, and not having any other knowledge of these conflicts other than having heard of them before, I eagerly dove in.
What a surprise and delight I found within these pages. The complexity of the characters, the intricacies of the plot and the dexterity with which the author seamlessly moved the narrative, made for an absolutely absorbing and riveting reading experience.
If you enjoy drama, action and adventure, strewn with courageous acts of bravery, heartbreaking emotion and uplifting moments of life-changing decisions, you'll definitely want to check this one out. And you might learn a few new historical facts along the way.
My first thought upon reading the title of this book is that it was in reference to World War I & II. Having read a plethora of books on those two wars, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were actually referring to the Greco-Turkish War in 1896 and the 1898 Spanish-American War, featuring Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders. Since I read historical fiction to learn new things, and not having any other knowledge of these conflicts other than having heard of them before, I eagerly dove in.
What a surprise and delight I found within these pages. The complexity of the characters, the intricacies of the plot and the dexterity with which the author seamlessly moved the narrative, made for an absolutely absorbing and riveting reading experience.
If you enjoy drama, action and adventure, strewn with courageous acts of bravery, heartbreaking emotion and uplifting moments of life-changing decisions, you'll definitely want to check this one out. And you might learn a few new historical facts along the way.
August 9, 2023
This author always and I mean always writes a moving, sometimes gut wrenching novel that makes me hold my breath. And I pray for the past discretions and always hope for a happy ending. This one held me close with the promise it would be all right because life will move on. Our history is proof.
I loved it and only cried once. It was written well and the entire thing was gold. Great characters with many intense and heartfelt moments.
I highly recommend and hope you add this to your TBR!
Thanks William Morrow via NetGalley.
I loved it and only cried once. It was written well and the entire thing was gold. Great characters with many intense and heartfelt moments.
I highly recommend and hope you add this to your TBR!
Thanks William Morrow via NetGalley.
February 21, 2023
Two Wars and a Wedding by Lauren Willig is a great historical fiction that leads us through some fascinating and challenging events during the late 19th century.
This book mainly takes place from 1896-1899 (and a bit up to 1904). Here we follow Betsy Hayes as she becomes a fervent supporter of nursing the wounded and a voice to those who are vulnerable ( wounded, ill, and distressed men on the front as well as women wanting to help report and take care of these men). How she stumbles into this role from a Classics major in Greece trying her best to be accepted (fairly I might add) as a fellow archeologist and her desire to be included in local digs, is the largest part of the book.
The author sheds light on not only true women that were inspirations for these characters, but also the roles that America played within the Greek/Turkish war and the Spanish/American War in Cuba. It was fascinating to learn more about some of these conflicts, the horrible situations involving some of the unacceptable treatment of the wounded upon the Albania, Seneca, and Concho.
This book is a real gem to have been crafted about real women, real historical figures, real wars, and the real consequences that took place on all sides. To have all of that along with an intriguing storyline, memorable characters, action, suspense, and romance…really makes for an enjoyable and memorable book.
I highly recommend.
5/5 stars
Thank you NG and William Morrow for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 3/21/23.
This book mainly takes place from 1896-1899 (and a bit up to 1904). Here we follow Betsy Hayes as she becomes a fervent supporter of nursing the wounded and a voice to those who are vulnerable ( wounded, ill, and distressed men on the front as well as women wanting to help report and take care of these men). How she stumbles into this role from a Classics major in Greece trying her best to be accepted (fairly I might add) as a fellow archeologist and her desire to be included in local digs, is the largest part of the book.
The author sheds light on not only true women that were inspirations for these characters, but also the roles that America played within the Greek/Turkish war and the Spanish/American War in Cuba. It was fascinating to learn more about some of these conflicts, the horrible situations involving some of the unacceptable treatment of the wounded upon the Albania, Seneca, and Concho.
This book is a real gem to have been crafted about real women, real historical figures, real wars, and the real consequences that took place on all sides. To have all of that along with an intriguing storyline, memorable characters, action, suspense, and romance…really makes for an enjoyable and memorable book.
I highly recommend.
5/5 stars
Thank you NG and William Morrow for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 3/21/23.
May 2, 2023
I think I'm done with Lauren Willig - her most recent writing just hasn't worked for me, and it's not fair of either of us to expect it to be the same as the books I loved.
April 8, 2023
From the blurb: Set during an electrifying era of nation-building, idealism, and upheaval, Two Wars and a Wedding is the tale of two remarkable women striving to make their place in a man’s world—an unforgettable saga of friendship, love, and fighting for what is right.
Told in alternate timelines, the Greco-Turkish War and also the Spanish-American War this is a women-centric piece of historical fiction, one that keeps you reading along and wondering if all goes well in the end.
With themes of loss, grief, and the brutality of war, Two Wars and a Wedding's characters are relatable and true to life. The women in Wittig's book are capable of bold decisions. Sometimes they are proud of their choices and other times not so much. As in life, we see that options and decisions aren't always black and white, but land in the gray.
Wittig's book follows the Red Cross and its importance. Her characters remind us how wars and decisions have consequences. While Wittig's characters, Betsy and Ava, are best friends and sisters in the war, they do not always agree. Regardless of that, you know they care deeply for each other.
Many thanks to William Morrow and Netgalley for providing me the opportunity to step inside Wittig's world. At the end of this wonderful book, I was left with feelings of hope, strength during extraordinary times of weakness, and humor in the face of uncertainty.
Told in alternate timelines, the Greco-Turkish War and also the Spanish-American War this is a women-centric piece of historical fiction, one that keeps you reading along and wondering if all goes well in the end.
With themes of loss, grief, and the brutality of war, Two Wars and a Wedding's characters are relatable and true to life. The women in Wittig's book are capable of bold decisions. Sometimes they are proud of their choices and other times not so much. As in life, we see that options and decisions aren't always black and white, but land in the gray.
Wittig's book follows the Red Cross and its importance. Her characters remind us how wars and decisions have consequences. While Wittig's characters, Betsy and Ava, are best friends and sisters in the war, they do not always agree. Regardless of that, you know they care deeply for each other.
Many thanks to William Morrow and Netgalley for providing me the opportunity to step inside Wittig's world. At the end of this wonderful book, I was left with feelings of hope, strength during extraordinary times of weakness, and humor in the face of uncertainty.
May 15, 2023
4.5 Stars. Enjoyed reading about fictional Betsy, who was based on two amazing women-with additional drama thrown in- and two wars I really know nothing about. The war between Greece and Turkey and the war between Spain and Cuba. I always appreciate it when an author explains what was real and what was fiction.
February 16, 2023
I have loved all the books I’ve read by Lauren Willig so I was thrilled to be approved to read an early copy of this one through Net Galley. Two Wars and a Wedding is right up there with her best. The two wars are the Greek/Turkish conflict of 1896 and the Spanish American War two years later. The story alternates between these two time periods as we see the main character, Betsy Hayes, living through these conflicts. It was interesting to learn more about these wars, particularly the Greek one since I knew nothing about it. Better than that was seeing Betsy learn and grow as she provided nursing services in both wars. There are a couple of pretty good romances going on too. Overall this was a great read for me.
April 3, 2023
4.75/5 Stars. How refreshing to read about heroism and women during two wars, neither of which are WWI or WWII! This was a really fascinating novel, and I'm thrilled that I got the ARC (albeit a bit late) to this book. Thanks, Lauren, for this wonderful book about an era I know very little about. You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2023/04/0...
March 5, 2023
Things I loved about this book:
*Time period. This is the first book I have read about these two conflicts and it was so refreshing.
*Betsy's growth. So rewarding.
This is the story of Betsy, an heiress turned nurse during the Spanish American war. Her story is a little slow to get moving and the Greece story seemed irrelevant in the first half, but when the whole picture comes together it makes you love her more.
The first half is so much set up that it takes some time and determination, but the second half is so action packed that you just can't stop.
rounded up from 3.5
*Time period. This is the first book I have read about these two conflicts and it was so refreshing.
*Betsy's growth. So rewarding.
This is the story of Betsy, an heiress turned nurse during the Spanish American war. Her story is a little slow to get moving and the Greece story seemed irrelevant in the first half, but when the whole picture comes together it makes you love her more.
The first half is so much set up that it takes some time and determination, but the second half is so action packed that you just can't stop.
rounded up from 3.5
April 2, 2023
I love a Lauren Willig novel. It’s one part history, one part grit, one part romance. You know- great historical fiction.
March 16, 2023
First off thanks to Goodreads and WilliamMorrowBooks for the advanced copy of this book. This was a very well written book that was told in the main character Betsy's voice. It was set during two wars. The battle between Greece and Turkey and then the Spanish-American war in Cuba. Betsy was a well -developed character who lived and learned a lot about life in a very short time period. She was adventurous, well-educated, funny and very empathetic towards her fellowman. I really enjoyed reading this book and learned a few things along the way.
did-not-finish
June 3, 2024I am just not engaged, I think if you're doing dual timeline I need more of a gap.
March 23, 2023
Two Wars and A Wedding
By: Lauren Willig
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Willig is one of my favorite historical fiction authors. Her writing is so detailed, authentic, descriptive and a pleasure to read. I always feel transcended in that time period and can feel every emotion her characters go through.
1896-Betsy is an aspiring archaeologist who is a spoiled Smith girl. She has always wanted to dig in Greece, but her male professor does not want her to be part in a specific expedition. She is trying her best to convince him. Since she is unable to partake in her passion she ends up taking a nursing course which will change her life.
She ends up in Greco Turkish war and then the Spanish American War as a nurse. She will become indispensable to the wounded soldiers. The conditions are horrible and what she witnesses can be difficult, but her inner strength helps so many.
I love the letters with her best friend. This novel is a must read for historical fiction fans!
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By: Lauren Willig
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Willig is one of my favorite historical fiction authors. Her writing is so detailed, authentic, descriptive and a pleasure to read. I always feel transcended in that time period and can feel every emotion her characters go through.
1896-Betsy is an aspiring archaeologist who is a spoiled Smith girl. She has always wanted to dig in Greece, but her male professor does not want her to be part in a specific expedition. She is trying her best to convince him. Since she is unable to partake in her passion she ends up taking a nursing course which will change her life.
She ends up in Greco Turkish war and then the Spanish American War as a nurse. She will become indispensable to the wounded soldiers. The conditions are horrible and what she witnesses can be difficult, but her inner strength helps so many.
I love the letters with her best friend. This novel is a must read for historical fiction fans!
#laurenwillig, #historicalfiction, #bookreview, #bookstagram, #booksconnectus, #stamperlady50, #marchrelease
March 16, 2024
This was a DNF book. I just could not follow it. One women in Egypt want to be an archaeologist and another in America , some hole in the wall town with Teddy Rough Rides and a woman who chases after news stories. I was just so lost 20% in I decided this just wasn't the book for me.
April 12, 2023
4.5 stars for this gripping, intense, at times wrenching, story. Rounded up, for Betsy's sake.
Set in 1896 (Greece during the war between Greece and Turkey) and 1898 (Cuba during the Spanish-American war), the storyline alternates between those two times and places as it follows the path of Elizabeth (Betsy) Hayes.
The blurb sets out the story quite nicely:
September 1896: As an aspiring archaeologist, Smith College graduate Betsy Hayes travels to Athens, desperate to break into a very male-dominated field and find work at some of the world’s most famous excavation sites. In the midst of the heat and dust of Greece she finds an unlikely ally in philanthropist Charles, Baron de Robecourt, one of the few men who takes her academic passion seriously. But when a simmering conflict between Greece and Turkey erupts into open warfare, Betsy’s archaeological sites become battlefields and she falls into the grim and heroic task of nursing the wounded. As the world around her is irrevocably changed, Betsy finds her heart pulled in multiple directions.
June 1898: As the Spanish-American war begins, an older and wiser Betsy Hayes is searching for her former best friend Ava, who she last saw in Greece during the Greco-Turkish War. She believes that Ava might be with the Red Cross headed to Cuba, so Betsy herself joins the Red Cross and follows Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders straight to the heart of the fighting. As she enters the war zone, dark memories of her last war resurface and her need to protect old and new friends intensifies.
This is definitely a coming-of-age saga. The Betsy of 1896 is immature, impetuous, and prone to making unwise choices in life and love. Very self-centered is our Betsy. But underneath the self-confident persona lurks a young woman with a lot of emotional baggage. I loved this Betsy, even when I wanted to shake some sense into her. The Betsy of 1898 is a changed woman, haunted by her experiences in Greece and by personal tragedies. I wept for this Betsy at times and always cheered her on, desperately wanting a happy outcome for her.
Willig paints vivid pictures of both wars--the lack of planning, preparation for the military campaigns; the lack of supplies of all sorts, from ammunition to medicine; the incompetence of entirely too many people involved in the endeavors. I wanted heads to roll and the wars were over 100 years ago! (The author's Historical Note at the end is well worth reading for details of who was real and who was fictional. Plus there's some suggested books for those who want a broader picture of the action beyond what is covered in the story.)
I loved this book and I am eagerly awaiting her next book, whenever that may come.
Set in 1896 (Greece during the war between Greece and Turkey) and 1898 (Cuba during the Spanish-American war), the storyline alternates between those two times and places as it follows the path of Elizabeth (Betsy) Hayes.
The blurb sets out the story quite nicely:
September 1896: As an aspiring archaeologist, Smith College graduate Betsy Hayes travels to Athens, desperate to break into a very male-dominated field and find work at some of the world’s most famous excavation sites. In the midst of the heat and dust of Greece she finds an unlikely ally in philanthropist Charles, Baron de Robecourt, one of the few men who takes her academic passion seriously. But when a simmering conflict between Greece and Turkey erupts into open warfare, Betsy’s archaeological sites become battlefields and she falls into the grim and heroic task of nursing the wounded. As the world around her is irrevocably changed, Betsy finds her heart pulled in multiple directions.
June 1898: As the Spanish-American war begins, an older and wiser Betsy Hayes is searching for her former best friend Ava, who she last saw in Greece during the Greco-Turkish War. She believes that Ava might be with the Red Cross headed to Cuba, so Betsy herself joins the Red Cross and follows Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders straight to the heart of the fighting. As she enters the war zone, dark memories of her last war resurface and her need to protect old and new friends intensifies.
This is definitely a coming-of-age saga. The Betsy of 1896 is immature, impetuous, and prone to making unwise choices in life and love. Very self-centered is our Betsy. But underneath the self-confident persona lurks a young woman with a lot of emotional baggage. I loved this Betsy, even when I wanted to shake some sense into her. The Betsy of 1898 is a changed woman, haunted by her experiences in Greece and by personal tragedies. I wept for this Betsy at times and always cheered her on, desperately wanting a happy outcome for her.
Willig paints vivid pictures of both wars--the lack of planning, preparation for the military campaigns; the lack of supplies of all sorts, from ammunition to medicine; the incompetence of entirely too many people involved in the endeavors. I wanted heads to roll and the wars were over 100 years ago! (The author's Historical Note at the end is well worth reading for details of who was real and who was fictional. Plus there's some suggested books for those who want a broader picture of the action beyond what is covered in the story.)
I loved this book and I am eagerly awaiting her next book, whenever that may come.
February 10, 2024
Rated 2.687
This book is set around Greece and Turkey warfare and Spanish America War in Cuba and the lives of two remarkable real women: Harriet Boyd Hawes and Janet Jennings. Harriet was an archaeologist, humanitarian and war nurse. Both women are trying to make their place in a man's world. I think the author has tried to merge too many story plots together with romance, intrigue, and adventure. Trying to make two women into one blended story didn't work for me. The crossovers between Greece and Cuba were not smooth. The stories of Clara Barton and the Red Cross nurses were entertaining for an old nurse like me but not plausible in many ways. I just couldn't get invested in this book. A shame since I love historical fiction and involvement of nurses.
From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig: a dramatic coming-of-age story with a dual timeline and a single heroine—a bold and adventuring young woman who finds herself caught up in two very different wars on both sides of the Atlantic.
September 1896: An aspiring archaeologist, Smith College graduate Betsy Hayes travels to Athens, desperate to break into the male-dominated field of excavation. In the midst of the heat and dust of Greece she finds an unlikely ally in Charles, Baron de Robecourt, one of the few men who takes her academic passion seriously. But when a simmering conflict between Greece and Turkey erupts into open warfare, Betsy throws herself into the conflict as a nurse, not knowing that the decision will change her life forever—and cause a deep and painful rift with her oldest friend, Ava.
June 1898: Betsy has sworn off war nursing—but when she gets the word that her estranged friend Ava is headed to Cuba with Clara Barton and the Red Cross to patch up the wounded in the Spanish-American War, Betsy determines to stop her the only way she knows how: by joining in her place. Battling heat, disease, and her own demons, Betsy follows Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders straight to the heart of the fighting, where she is forced to confront her greatest fears to save both old friends and new….
Set during an electrifying era of nation-building, idealism, and upheaval, Two Wars and a Wedding is the tale of two remarkable women striving to make their place in a man’s world—an unforgettable saga of friendship, love, and fighting for what is right.
This book is set around Greece and Turkey warfare and Spanish America War in Cuba and the lives of two remarkable real women: Harriet Boyd Hawes and Janet Jennings. Harriet was an archaeologist, humanitarian and war nurse. Both women are trying to make their place in a man's world. I think the author has tried to merge too many story plots together with romance, intrigue, and adventure. Trying to make two women into one blended story didn't work for me. The crossovers between Greece and Cuba were not smooth. The stories of Clara Barton and the Red Cross nurses were entertaining for an old nurse like me but not plausible in many ways. I just couldn't get invested in this book. A shame since I love historical fiction and involvement of nurses.
From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig: a dramatic coming-of-age story with a dual timeline and a single heroine—a bold and adventuring young woman who finds herself caught up in two very different wars on both sides of the Atlantic.
September 1896: An aspiring archaeologist, Smith College graduate Betsy Hayes travels to Athens, desperate to break into the male-dominated field of excavation. In the midst of the heat and dust of Greece she finds an unlikely ally in Charles, Baron de Robecourt, one of the few men who takes her academic passion seriously. But when a simmering conflict between Greece and Turkey erupts into open warfare, Betsy throws herself into the conflict as a nurse, not knowing that the decision will change her life forever—and cause a deep and painful rift with her oldest friend, Ava.
June 1898: Betsy has sworn off war nursing—but when she gets the word that her estranged friend Ava is headed to Cuba with Clara Barton and the Red Cross to patch up the wounded in the Spanish-American War, Betsy determines to stop her the only way she knows how: by joining in her place. Battling heat, disease, and her own demons, Betsy follows Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders straight to the heart of the fighting, where she is forced to confront her greatest fears to save both old friends and new….
Set during an electrifying era of nation-building, idealism, and upheaval, Two Wars and a Wedding is the tale of two remarkable women striving to make their place in a man’s world—an unforgettable saga of friendship, love, and fighting for what is right.
May 21, 2023
I couldn’t resist this title and it was refreshing that the two wars were not the usual ones I’ve often read about. Aspiring archaeologist and Smith College graduate Betsy Hayes ends up providing nursing skills in both the 1896 Greco-Turkish War and the 1898 Spanish-American War.
What made this dual timeline book so readable was Betsy. She is the epitome of “spunky” as well as independent and opinionated. Betsy’s character was influenced by Harriet Boyd Hawes, the real-life founder of Smith College Relief Unit. She was an archaeologist, humanitarian, and occasional war nurse. Author Lauren Willig says: “What would make a dedicated classicist drop her career to run to Florida to nurse in the Spanish-American War? This book is the answer to that question.”
Surprisingly, even though not my usual go-to subject, I couldn’t put this down. I gave myself a lot of credit for reading a book about not one but two wars with lots of medical depiction and injury description. I usually avoid these topics, yet nothing was overly graphic or luridly disturbing. Just realistic enough to make me feel like I was right in the midst of the battles and hospitals.
I think it’s important to know that the author says, “While this book is set around two conflicts that shaped the fates of nations, it became very clear to me while writing it that this was neither a book about Greece nor a book about Cuba. On the contrary, it is a book about Americans in Greece and Cuba, which is a very different thing.”
And I will add that it’s a brilliant representation of historical fiction. Both a story about the progress that the nursing profession made in the late 1890s as well as the personal story of an amazing and idealistic woman. You’ll find adventure, romance, friendship, and danger in this entertaining novel of a courageous and strong-minded heroine.
What made this dual timeline book so readable was Betsy. She is the epitome of “spunky” as well as independent and opinionated. Betsy’s character was influenced by Harriet Boyd Hawes, the real-life founder of Smith College Relief Unit. She was an archaeologist, humanitarian, and occasional war nurse. Author Lauren Willig says: “What would make a dedicated classicist drop her career to run to Florida to nurse in the Spanish-American War? This book is the answer to that question.”
Surprisingly, even though not my usual go-to subject, I couldn’t put this down. I gave myself a lot of credit for reading a book about not one but two wars with lots of medical depiction and injury description. I usually avoid these topics, yet nothing was overly graphic or luridly disturbing. Just realistic enough to make me feel like I was right in the midst of the battles and hospitals.
I think it’s important to know that the author says, “While this book is set around two conflicts that shaped the fates of nations, it became very clear to me while writing it that this was neither a book about Greece nor a book about Cuba. On the contrary, it is a book about Americans in Greece and Cuba, which is a very different thing.”
And I will add that it’s a brilliant representation of historical fiction. Both a story about the progress that the nursing profession made in the late 1890s as well as the personal story of an amazing and idealistic woman. You’ll find adventure, romance, friendship, and danger in this entertaining novel of a courageous and strong-minded heroine.
January 11, 2023
This is quite an amazing historical fiction that highlights two little know conflicts, the Greco-Turkish war of 1896, and the Spanish-American war of 1898. Betsy Hayes, a recent graduate of Smith College, travels to Greece in hopes of joining an archeological dig. As a woman, her dreams are thwarted at every turn. When war breaks out, she volunteers for the Red Cross, as she does again at the start of the Spanish American war. The book alternates timelines, with Betsy as the narrator. Betsy is a character I loved! Brave, intelligent, determined, a bit flawed, but caring, always seeking the best care for her patients. Betsy refused to concede that being a woman relegated her to the background! The book is both well researched, and extremely well written. The needless suffering of the wounded, and those who cared for them in both conflicts was heart-wrenching. The author's notes at the end are definitely a must read, where Lauren Willig details the history of the conflicts, and the real women who inspired her characters of Betsy, Ava and Kit. While the history of the two wars is, at time, disturbing, the story of Betsy, Ava, and Kit and those they served, are full of caring, love and hope. I thoroughly loved the book! The opinions in the review are completely my own. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for my advance copy.
April 16, 2023
Jamais déçue avec Lauren Willig !
L’histoire d’une femme, de guerre… l’histoire de la place de la femme dans la société avec une héroïne attachante, non sans défaut.
J’ai bcp bcp bcp aimé !
L’histoire d’une femme, de guerre… l’histoire de la place de la femme dans la société avec une héroïne attachante, non sans défaut.
J’ai bcp bcp bcp aimé !
June 22, 2023
I learned about the Spanish American War which was interesting.
March 6, 2023
Lauren Willig is the queen of strong historical women.
This novel is a wonderful telling of love, loss and courage. We are swept through two wars and follow the courageous Betsy through a whirlwind of emotions and life changing events.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This novel is a wonderful telling of love, loss and courage. We are swept through two wars and follow the courageous Betsy through a whirlwind of emotions and life changing events.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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