Wives of War

by Soraya M. Lane

London, 1944. Two young nurses meet at a train station with a common purpose: to join the war effort. Scarlet longs for the chance to find her missing fiancé, Thomas, and to prove to her family—and to herself—that she’s stronger than everybody thinks. Nursing is in Ellie’s blood, but her humble background is vastly different from Scarlet’s privileged upbringing. Though Ellie puts on a brave face, she’s just as nervous as Scarlet about what awaits them in France.

In Normandy, the two friends soon encounter the seemingly unflappable Lucy. Scarlet and Ellie are in awe of her courage and competence, but the experienced nurse is well aware of the dangers of the job they’ve chosen—and even she is terrified they won’t make it home alive.

Pushed to their limits by the brutality of a world at war, Scarlet, Ellie and Lucy will need to rely on each other—and the power of their friendship—to survive.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, World War II, Romance, Historical, War, Audiobook

350 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2017

About the author

Soraya M. Lane is the Amazon Charts & Kindle #1 bestselling author of THE SECRET MIDWIFE and THE ITALIAN DAUGHTER.

Soraya is thrilled to be publishing four new novels in 2025. Soraya has two new historical WWII novels, THE PIANIST'S WIFE and THE SECRET LIBRARIAN, and they're both available now. Soraya has also published two more books in her Lost Daughters series. Book #6, THE SPANISH DAUGHTER, was published in March and book #7, THE HIDDEN DAUGHTER, was published in October.

As a child, Soraya dreamed of becoming an author. Fast forward more than a few years, and Soraya is now living her dream! Soraya describes being an author as "the best career in the world", and she hopes to be writing romance and women's fiction for many years to come.

Soraya loves spending her days thinking up characters for books, and her home is a constant source of inspiration. She lives with her own real life hero and two sons on a small farm in New Zealand, surrounded by animals and with an office overlooking a field where their horses graze.

Add Soraya's latest novel, THE HIDDEN DAUGHTER, to your Goodreads shelf today!

For more information about Soraya, her books and her writing life, visit sorayalane.com or www.facebook.com/SorayaLaneAuthor, or follow her on Instagram @SorayaLaneAuthor. She would love to hear from you.

Reviews

[Suzanne Leopold (Suzy Approved Book Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two British nurses volunteer to work at a battlefield hospital during World War 2. Scarlet is seeking information about her soldier fiance since his correspondence has ceased. Ellie has prior experience as a nurse and feels that she can contribute immediately to the war effort. Both women are apprehensive about the risks involved but they are determined to make a difference. Their paths converge while on a train headed to their assignment and a lifelong friendship is formed.

In France they meet Lucy, an experienced nurse who is charge of operations. At first Lucy shows no interest in developing friendships but eventually she takes the women under her wing. While stationed in Normandy, the fighting escalates and they encounter tireless amounts of soldiers. The casualties are horrific and the working conditions are poor. Scared that they might never make it home, they remain courageous, and rely on one another for support.

This story has a nice mix of historical fiction and romance. It shows how deep bonds can develop during the worst of times. I enjoyed this novel by Soraya M. Lane.

[Squeaky · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is not historical fiction, this is a romance book with some very weak historical facts trying to hold it together. A disappointed Kindle First read book. According to the description it was supposed to hit right in my sweet spot... WW2 historical novel, with nurses as the main focus. This sorely disappointed. Besides the HUGE historical mistakes, the writing was sophomoric. Every thing that happened to Scarlet (not a name I would think someone of upper class Britain would name their daughter in the 1920's), is reflected back in detail. The plot is mired in this back and forth back and forth. "Scarlet turned to the girl on her right, Rose. She'd spent some time with her the night before caring for a patient with a head injury... " Action, and then back action. We're leaving the old house, the old house we stayed in for 2 days- dark and mysterious, the small bed... yada yada.

Also the best friends for life thing was established in the first minutes of the novel, the man of affection is established by 7% and then everything aligns to fit. This is beyond cheesy, absolutely no depth, and I feel gypped out of my Kindle First Read.

[Farnaz Farid · Rating 3 out of 5]

اگه دنبال یه داستان جنگ جهانی با واقعیت های تاریخی می گردین این کتاب شما نیست.
این کتاب صرفا یه رمانه با داستانی حذاب و سا‌ده که چیزی به اطلاعات تاریخی جنگ جهانی دوم شما اضافه نمی کنه.

من ازش لذت بردم .
داستان ما قصیه ی سه پرستار جوانه که هر کدوم بنا به دلایلی به خط مقدم جنگ برای کمک رسانی میرن .
اسکارلت به دنبال نامزد گمشده ش در جنگ می گرده
لی لی دو برادرش جنگ هستن و برای کمک به سربازان میره
و لوسی دستیار جراحی هست که دوست داره دکتر بشه و برای کسب تجربه ی بیشتر به جنگ میره .
سرنوشت این دختران جوون رو سر راه هم قرار میده و دوستی عمیقی بینشون شکل می گیره.
در خلال داستان ما با سرنوشت عاشقانه ی هر کدوم هم آشنا میشیم.
شخصیت پردازی ها خوب بود.
داستان در ایتدا روال آرومی داشت و کم کم به هیجانش افزوده میشد هر چند خیلی هم هیجان نداشت .
در کل کتاب رو دوست داشتم اما طبعا وقتی سراغ کتاب های مربوط به جنگ میرم دلم می خواد مسائل تاریخی رو هم ببینم داخلش.

کتاب جدیدا صوتی شذه و با صدای شیرین دوست خوبم مریم جان پاک ذات می تونید بشنوین .

ترجمه: خوب
امتیازم : بین امتیاز ۳ و ۴ مونده بودم برای همین ۳/۵ میدم

پ.ن : خانم پاک ذات واقعا صدای شیرینی داره برای این مدل کتاب ها پس پیشنهادم اینه صوتی گوش کنید و از صدای گرمش لذت ببرین .



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[Ali Book World · Rating 4 out of 5]

داستان از این قراره که در سال ۱۹۴۴ و در شهر لندن دو پرستار جوان هستند که هر کدام بنابر دلایل شخصی قصد دارند به کمک سربازها در پشت جبهه‌های جنگ جهانی دوم بروند. اسکارلت قصد داره برای پیدا کردن نامزدش توماس که مدت‌هاست عازم جنگ شده و خبری ازش نیست به جبهه‌های جنگ بره. از طرفی اِلی که از طبقه‌ی پایین جامعه‌ست برای کمک به همنوعان خود عازم میشود. در شهر نورماندی نیز پرستاری به لوسی که شخصیتی کاملا خونسرد دارد با دیدن اسکارلت و الی با توجه به این که از خطرات این کار آگاه است میخواهد به این دو نفر کمک کند تا به شهر خود برگردند.

خب، اگر خلاصه ای که نوشتم رو خوندید فکر می کنم تا حدودی متوجه شدید که این کتاب در بازه زمانی جنگ جهانی دوم و در قاره اروپا اتفاق می‌افته که مشخصاً برای کسانی که عاشق اینجور ادبیات های داستانی هستند میتونه گزینه خیلی خوبی باشه چون داستان جامع و کاملی هم داره.

موضوع داستان به غیر از این که میخواد بُعد دیگه ای از کمک مردم به همدیگه در زمان جنگ جهانی رو نشون بده و بیشتر به جامعه پرستاری زوم کرده، استقلال دختران در اون زمان رو نشون میده و کاملا می‌بینید که این سه شخصیت کتاب چجور برای رسیدن به خواسته‌هاشون و همینطور کمک به مردم تلاش میکنند و با چجور مشکلاتی روبه‌رو میشن، احساساتی که پیدا میکنند، آدم‌های جدیدی که میبینن و کلا از زوایای مختلف به داستان پرداخته میشه.

در کنار موضوع کتاب که مربوط به جنگ جهانیه، داستانی عاشقانه رو میخونیم اما نه عاشقانه‌ای مبتدی. عاشقانه‌ای که هر شخص باید چالش‌های مختلفی رو تجربه کنه و با فکر دوراهی‌هایی رو که میبینه رد کنه و و و...

شخصیت پردازی کتاب واقعاً خوب بود. داستان با روند نسبتا آرومی شروع میشه اما از همون اول وارد ماجرای اصلی میشین و هیچ کجا به حاشیه نمیره.... در کل کاملاً نیمه اولش روندی نسبتا آروم اما جذاب داره ولی نیمه دومش هیجان خیلی بیشتری میگیره و چالش‌های متفاوتی پیش روی شخصیت هاست و همینطور اتفاق‌هایی میوفته و تصمیم‌هایی گرفته میشه که خواننده انتظارشون رو نداره...

من که از خوندنش لذت بردم چون در عین سادگی موضوعی که داشت، پیامها‌ی عمیقی رو منتقل میکنه. پس اگر این سبک کتابها رو دوست دارید حتما "سه زن" رو بخونید و باز هم اگر که تا حالا داستانی با چنین موضوعات واقع‌گرایانه‌ای در پیرامون جنگ‌های جهانی امتحان نکردید این کتاب گزینه‌ی خوبی خواهد بود..🤝❤

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stunning and captivating, WIVES OF WAR is an epic story of friendship, survival, and resilience. Ms. Lane's accomplished writing quickly drew me into the lives of Scarlet, Ellie, and Lucy and kept me enthralled until the last page. I cheered them on during their triumphs and felt the anguish of their tragedies. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and highly recommend.

[Fatemeh · Rating 1 out of 5]

کاشکی میشد امتیاز صفر داد ،واقعا جز بدترین کتاب های عمرم بود .
انگار یه نوجوانی که تازه با رمان های عاشقانه آشنا شده تصمیم میگیره کتاب بنویسه ،جملات به سر و ته ،روابط مضحک، دوستی هایی که به ظاهر خیلی عمیقن اما در نهایت سطحی بودن اند .
طرف به خاطر نامزدش سختی های جنگ رو به جون میخره بعد میره اونجا عاشق کی میشه ؟؟؟؟برادر شوهرش :)هندی بازی تا چه حد آخه
از اونور از بین اینهمه شخصیت اصلی هیچکی نمیمیره بابا جنگه ها ،محض رضای خدا حداقل یه شخصیت فرعی رو می‌کشتی .
همه هم در آخر حامله شدند و جنگ تموم شد و به خوبی و خوشی تا آخر عمر زندگی کردند
خدایی این چی بود دیگه

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Wives of War is about three young military nurses who form a friendship during one of the most difficult periods in their lives. It’s told from all three of their perspectives and I equally enjoyed hearing from each other them. Scarlet is from a well off family and her family is not pleased when she joins the war effort. Although she wants to help as much as she can, she’s also hoping while she’s away she can find her missing fiancé. Ellie is from a more humble background, she’s a charming, fun Irish lass with a heart of gold and then there is Lucy, a smart, hardworking woman with a tough exterior. They were all inspiring, strong young women willing to take risks to do what is right.

As much as the story focused on the friendship between the women it was also heavy on the romance as well. There were three separate love stories that also intertwined at times and though there were cases of instant love and intense romances, I wasn’t bothered here because I think it fit the time period. These young people were so scared and facing such an uncertain future that they clung to one another just to have some small slice of happiness in their lives. I found it to be hopelessly romantic and totally swoon worthy!

All the leads changed dramatically throughout and I loved cheering them along as they grew and matured. I so wanted them all to find happiness and their relationships with each other were sweet and endearing. At it’s core, this was a beautiful story of friendship and hope steeped in tragedy, I really enjoyed it.

[Allison6876 · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm a fan of both WWII and romance novels so I had high hopes for this book. However, I was disappointed. Lack of character development and 'insta' love made for a book that read like poorly written YA. Lots of potential but fails to deliver.

[Elaine and Tess the Springer. I won’t be on GR for a bit. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent.

A very enjoyable read that has amazing characters and although the story is slow to get going it does come together very well.

[The Lit Bitch · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s been a long time since I have sought out an author to do a review. Most of the time, books come my way and if it sounds like something I might like or in the mood for, then I review it.

However with Wives of War, I saw the book on my Twitter feed and it totally grabbed my attention and for one reason….I loved the cover. In my never fending Twitter feed, I see tons of books go by. But with this one, the cover caught my eye which promoted me to read the description.

It sounded like something totally up my alley so I asked if I could review it. I was thrilled when the author agreed. I’m a sucker for WWII novels with romance but this sounded different because it also focused on the the friendship between two women.

I really really loved this book. Sure there were technical things that were a little irritating and wanting, but on the whole this was a great read for me.

Some things were cliche…..love at first sights, best friends from hello…..that sort of thing. Sure it was unlikely and a little juvenile but yet I personally didn’t mind.

There were some historical inaccuracies but I am willing to give the author creative license with that because this isn’t a history book, this is a historical FICTION book so any mistakes the book had weren’t really that big of a deal for me. I like character driven novels so setting is often secondary. If you are looking for something heavy on the historical research then you might want to look elsewhere.

I noticed that some of the dialogue lacked the ring of authenticity. There were a lot of American phrases and lingo but yet the characters were supposed to be British. So that was a little bothersome but again, I didn’t go into this book thinking everything was going to be spot on when it came to historical accuracy. I read it because I wanted something casual.

So what did I like about this book? I was in it for the characters and the romance. I loved the three female leads. They were interesting and believable characters. I cared what happened to them and wanted them each to find love. I felt attached to each of them and wanted to share in their hopes and felt sad at their miseries.

Some reviewers complained about the ‘insta love’ amidst the horrors or war but honestly that didn’t bother me. In fact I felt like it actually worked rather well and gave a ring of truth to the romances. Often in times of war, soldiers (and nurses) don’t know if they are going to live and die so suddenly this ‘live in the moment’ mentality takes over and things happen quickly….typically more quickly than in normal circumstances. There were a number of marriages wheres couples met while a soldier was on leave for two weeks and suddenly married when he returned to his post. So the whole insta love in a war rang true for me. While others might not have liked it, I thought it was fine.

Overall I really really liked this book. The story moved quickly and I loved watching the romances unfold. The war played a big role in the novel and helped create an atmospheric novel that I think many readers will enjoy, especially for those who love WWII romances (like me). It had the perfect mixture of sadness/tragedy, love, and friendship. A very worthwhile summer read!

See my full review here

[Anne OK · Rating 3 out of 5]

FIRST AND FOREMOST, let me emphasize that this book is categorized as “FICTION.”  There may be some readers that take issue with the extent to which the author has taken liberties with the historical details -- but I still found its message to be an interesting journey back in time to the days of those brave warriors who have been pronounced by many as the “greatest generation.”
 
And secondly, after reading several reviews comparing Wives of War to a “hallmark romance,” I felt the need to clarify that I happen to enjoy a weekend visit to the Hallmark Channel.  Yes, they are clean as a whistle, but they always carry a nicely wrapped message to pass along that brings no harm to anyone.

I'm a sucker for a good WWII romance, and the cover on this book immediately drew my attention.  After reading the book blurb, I one-clicked hoping for another winning historical fiction from this era.  And, indeed, I found exactly that.  

A character-driven novel cast against the backdrop of World War II, portraying three young British women who, for very different reasons, train and volunteer for service as battlefield nurses during the days just prior to D-Day until the end of World War II.  The story is told from the perspective of each of the three main characters.  The landing on Normandy was especially meaningful for me because, throughout my life, I’ve heard my dad tell his stories of driving his tank onto the beach and into hell where he lost his best friend that day.  The author maps the progression of the friendships between the three strangers, their triumphs over fears they never imagined, and finally their own personal love stories found on war torn battlegrounds.  I loved getting acquainted with Scarlet, Ellie and Lucy, and I was captivated with each one’s background, upbringing and motivation.

Scarlet reigns from wealth.  Her family is unhappy with her decision to join the war efforts.  With her fiancé missing in action, she hopes that being closer to the frontlines will aid in finding him.  From a more modest background, Ellie is a charming Irish lass, who is kind-hearted and giving.  And Lucy is the strong and smart one -- she works hard and hides her true self behind a hardshell on the outside.

The storyline is predictable but still captivating.  Romance is central to the story and passionately written, but the non-explicit sex scenes shouldn't offend anyone.  The writing style is straightforward.  And that may have been purposely planned regarding the time period, setting and nature of the matters at hand.  The pacing was even and moved along at a nice clip.  Characterizations could have been developed a bit stronger in my opinion.

Oh sure, in some cases there was a necessity to stretch the imagination regarding the cases of insta-love matches and BFF (best friends forever) from the start.  Most times, those are far-fetched.  And yes, there were some historical inaccuracies – but you were forewarned that this isn’t a textbook, but fiction.  All in all, I enjoyed reading this nicely put together saga that perfects the blending of sadness and joy, loss and growth, with friendship and love.

[Atlasi Khoramani · Rating 4 out of 5]

not as powerful as some WWII stories but still a very good one. an easy and delicious read about selfless women of war. definitely recommend it.

[°•.Melina°•. · Rating 4 out of 5]

حس میکنم خوندن رمان‌های جنگ‌جهانی و حس کردن روزگار اون دوران، کوچیک ترین وظیفه‌ایه که به عنوان یک "شهروند جهان" داریم و باعث میشه یکم هم که شده بخشی از دردهایی که دنیامون کشیده و روزهایی که جهانیان گذروندن تا به امروز برسیم رو درک کنیم.(که البته همچین دنیای بهتری نشده و الان ما خودمون شدیم جزو کسانی/دوره‌هایی که یه روزی آیندگان راجع بهمون میخونن و به حالمون دل میسوزونن.و البته شاید افتخار کنن.)
خیلی از روند این داستان خوشم اومد،به طرز زیبایی "درد و امید و سختی و عشق" رو ترکیب میکنه و همه چیز درست مثل یه فیلم جلوی چشمات اتفاق میفته.شاید تا وسط های کتاب یکم حس کنیم کند یا حوصله بر پیش میره ولی به جوری که سرنوشت این سه زن رقم میخوره می‌ارزه✨

*همین الان که دارم این ریویو رو مینویسم صدای مرگ بر دیک*تاتور رو میشنوم و میدونم که این جنگ هم مثل جنگ‌های دیگه،ظالم بر مظلوم پیروز نمیشه⚖

[Joan Buell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stories of love among nurses at war

As a nurse, and reader of all things WWII, I chose this book as a Kindle First book for the month. It was a bit of a disappointment, with young women falling in love at first sight in spite of the horrors of war around them. Resolution of problems happens very simplIstically and improbably. Yet I did keep reading, and did care about the characters.
There were some errors of context, with these British women seeming more American in their speech, and in some phrases and actions not fitting into the 1940's. As for the GI who couldn't remember his name...did they not have dog tags then? If this were simply a romance book, it would be fine. It is definitely not in the class of historical fiction.

[Jules · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wives of War was a heart-wrenching historical romance set during World War Two. I admired the strong women in this book. This story focuses on the lives of three young female military nurses, their day to day lives and struggles during such a harrowing war, the friendship that develops between them and their love lives.

This was a very enjoyable story, if somewhat emotional and a little hard to digest at times, especially when I reminded myself real men and women went through this. It worked really well as an audiobook.

I borrowed this through Amazon Kindle Unlimited.

[Nilo0 · Rating 2 out of 5]

تا الان هرچی کتاب درباره جنگ جهانی دوم خونده بودم، درباره یهودیان و تبعاتش بر یهودیان بود. اما این کتاب در دل جنگ و خط مقدم و از زبان سه زن پرستاره. فداکاری سه زن که پا به پای سربازان، برای نجات جان مجروحان تلاش کردند
کتاب، تم عاشقانه داره و هر سه زن با عشق مواجه میشن و به دنیال نتیجه عشقشون در دل جنگ هستیم
نگرانی هایی که از ترس جنگ و برای زنده موندن عشقشون دارن که تحملش کار هر کسی نیست
این کتاب، عاشقانه ای از سه زن در دل جنگه و اگه به ژانر جنگ و عاشقانه علاقه دارید کتاب قشنگیه
هر چند تم عاشقانه اون قوی تر بود و تلخی کتاب های جنگی رو نداشت و نویسنده تمام تلاشش رو کرده بود که همه چیز رو جور کنه که تموم کنه و یجورایی غیر واقعی دراومده بود اما در کل دلنشین بود

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is probably the second-to-last worst book I've ever read. I only finished it out of pride, I think, because there was no other reason to finish it.

A book as cheesy as it can get, totally predictable, I am surprised my eye sockets are still in place after all the eye-rolling I did while reading it.

Do yourself a favour and invest your time elsewhere

[Victoria · Rating 1 out of 5]

Scarlet left her privileged life and joins the Red Cross in order to find her fiancé Thomas, who’s gone missing somewhere in France. During her journey to Normandy, she befriends with two different women. Ellie, Irish, poor and determinate to help the men on the battlefield. Lucy a hardworking and experienced nurse, who dreams of becoming a doctor. Together they try fulfilling their duty and surviving the horrible battles in northern France.

I wanted so bad to love this book! Plot-wise it had so much potential. Three women coming from different backgrounds meet on the battlefield in Normandy. I was expecting to read an inspiring story of brave women who could leave their safe homes to follow their men to war and fight alongside with them. 

I’m so sad and angry, the novel didn’t meet my expectations at all!

First, I didn’t feel that the writing is accurate to the time period. I cannot imagine a lady from upper-class in Britain addressing a man who she just met by his first name! I didn't feel I was reading about the 40’s more like contemporary high school kind of read. Also, I can’t see how she would spill all of the details of her personal life to a complete stranger on a train station! What about the manners? The characters were cliché and so over the top. If Ellie is supposed to be this funky, bubbly, all positive kind of girl, so she giggles, jokes and laughs ALL THE TIME even in the most inappropriate moments. In fact, I didn’t believe any of the instant friendships between them. So as the instant love between the girls and their men. One look at the guy and OMG he’s so handsome, she’s in love and she doesn’t care about nursing, war effort, and her life goals.

Secondly, I���m sorry but it’s not historical fiction but a very cheesy romance. The focus is mainly on flirting. They seemed so independent and wanting to contribute to the war effort at the beginning but it ended up being only about getting a man. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy a bit of romance in my historical fiction but this book is about flirting with soldiers/doctors and nothing else! Imagine a picture: a battlefield, soldiers bleeding to death, shooting, bombing, and Ellie is thinking, “Doctor Handsome smiled at me.” Scarlet is thinking, “I can’t pick between the two men! #EyeRoll

Overall, the drama and the plot “twists” were very predictable and I felt like the author is looking for the easy ways to solve the conflicts. Very disappointing...

[Berit☀️✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are so many fabulous books written about WWII, this just fell very short for me....
I felt the war itself and all the issues in this book were just kind of background to the romance; and I am a fan of romance.... for example Scarlet (who I did really like) has gone to France as a nurse to look for her missing fiancé... then there is a unbelievable love triangle, that is resolved in my opinion completely wrong..... this was probably a major problem girls getting engaged or married to men they hardly knew during the war... so meeting someone else that is better suited to them probably not unlikely, however in this case who this person was and how the situation was solved, was just unbelievable and skirted around a major issue.... I love a light fluffy romance, but it shouldn't take place during war and with such heavy issues...

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Le storie ambientate durante la Seconda guerra mondiale sono da sempre le mie preferite non solo perché racchiudono tutta la sofferenza, la crudeltà umana e le vite spezzate di milioni e milioni di innocenti, ma anche perché con queste storie si ricorda ciò che è stato e che non si dovrebbe più ripetere. In questo romanzo l’autrice Soraya M. Lane celebra la figura della donna in tutto il suo coraggio, in tutta la sua inarrestabile forza e tenacia, ne dipinge un affresco che io ho letteralmente amato. Non aspettatevi una storia leggera e spensierata, ma una intrisa di sofferenza, amore e amicizia, di sangue, morte e determinazione. Questa storia ha il volto di migliaia di donne che in tempo di guerra hanno dimostrato il loro valore al pari degli uomini. Durante la guerra si ha paura di tutto, non si pensa più, ci si aggrappa ad ogni fievole speranza per sopravvivere, ad ogni attimo, seppur breve, di felicità. Si respira aria di morte, di sangue, la paura sembra soffocante, si ha voglia di urlare per la rabbia e per la frustrazione ma la guerra sembra aver strappato anche la voce. Le tre protagoniste di questa storia, Ellie, Scarlet e Lucy, nel loro piccolo, dedicano anima, corpo e mente a questa lotta arruolandosi come infermiere militari perché vogliono fare la differenza, vogliono contribuire a questa causa con il loro aiuto. La narrazione si affida alle prospettive delle tre protagoniste in terza persona che pagina dopo pagina verrete catapultati nel romanzo, nelle vite di queste tre donne così diverse che formano un legame di amicizia durante uno dei periodi più difficili e bui della vita. Scarlet proviene da una famiglia benestante e decide di unirsi allo sforzo bellico per aiutare il più possibile e per ritrovare il suo fidanzato scomparso. Ellie proviene da un ambiente più umile, è una ragazza irlandese affascinante e divertente con un cuore d’oro e infine c’è Lucy, una donna intelligente e laboriosa che le prende sotto la sua ala. Attraverso i loro occhi assistiamo ai combattimenti, alle vittime innocenti che muoiono, alle situazioni sempre più difficili che affrontano. Ma loro resistono, sono spaventate e hanno paura di non tornare più a casa e si affidano l’un l’altra. Tre donne forti, disposte a tutto per correre il rischio per ciò che credono giusto. Tre guerriere che con la loro forza d’animo dimostrano che si possono creare legami anche nei tempi peggiori. In tempi di guerra i soldati e le infermiere non sanno se moriranno o sopravvivranno e proprio in questo frangente che accadono le cose più impensabili, che si creano legami di amicizia e amore pur di aggrapparsi a qualsiasi cosa che li lega alla vita. nel romanzo la guerra gioca un ruolo molto importante e contribuisce a creare un’atmosfera perfetta per chi ama provare tristezza e vivere la tragedia. Lo stile dell’autrice semplice e scorrevole trasporta il lettore all'interno di questa storia intensa che parla di sacrificio, sofferenza e valore...

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[chloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ahhh. Historical fiction.

What is this book about?
In this book, three brave nurses join the war effort. They are afraid and unsure of what awaits them, yet they try to hide it and comfort each other. During the war, they develop a deep friendship.

Cover
I love this cover so much! When I first saw this book in a Kindle ad, I was immediately interested. I can't help judging a book by its cover! The background is a sky filled with smoke, probably because of the bombing. On the cover, there are three women, and I love the one standing in front the most. She looks so smart in uniform!

Characters
I admire all three of the women in the story. They are all strong and courageous. Lucy wants to become a doctor, although female doctors are unheard of then. Ellie always tries to lighten the mood when the three of them feel terrible. Scarlet is always willing to share with others and listen to what they have to say.

Conclusion
This book is amazing! 4.5 stars!

[Wendy Hart · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable read about nurses who served on the battlefields during WW2. The characters are colourful and relatable. The author captures a range of emotions but as a whole the novel falls short of the masterful standard of some of the author's other novels.

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one. Good choice from the kindle first program. I love this era, so it was an easy read for me. I liked learning about Scarlett, Lucy and Ellie. Definitely recommend if you like historical fiction.

[Rebecca Rosenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an interesting perspective to experience war through these three young nurses. Their courage and friendship pull them through the grueling years. Soraya Lane's writing sweeps you away with their pain and triumphs.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wives of War by Soraya Lane is a story of despair and of darkness in the trying times of 1940’s that test the faith and the courage of unsound heroes—of doctors and nurses on the battle field, caring for the injured, of soldiers fighting for freedom. The devastation described in this book clutched at my heart. It is stark and heartbreaking. I felt the deep pain of these characters. They are each strong and capable in their unique way yet their delicate emotions get rip to shreds with the demoralization of human life all around them. This emotional tearjerker will leave you breathless. It will stir your soul. It will wreck havoc with your mind. It is hilarious at times but the dreadful war taking place within the pages will bother you. I saw the brutal scenes through the eyes of each character stretch out before me in dramatic detail.

I loved Ellie and Scarlet. Though they come from different backgrounds—Ellie is a poor country girl and Scarlet is the belle of society girl—they connect and bond instantly. Sharing mutual sisterly respect for each other and keeping each other's spirits up when everything around them fall apart.

Scarlet doesn't act privileged in any way. I admired her. She showed how courageous she is by leaving her family to become a nurse with hopes of finding her dear Thomas, her fiancé. Her journey throughout the book is tough and eye opening. It is on the train, to her station as a nurse, where she meets Ellie and their friendship is sealed at that moment.

Ellie is charming and brave with always a ready smile to cheer the downtrodden. But behind her smile hides her fear. I wanted to reach out to her and tell her to keep being brave. Handsome Dr. Spencer takes her mind off things only if it's just for a while.

Lucy. What can I say about her? She has seen death and injury up close. She’s seen a doctor take his life, seen soldiers die... I don't think I have the guts like her to be where she is and see what she has and still be strong throughout it all.

James. James is tender, wise and sometimes he speaks his mind. I found his wisdom to be soothing. The passionate chaos that is his attraction to Scarlet is a bright light under a gloomy, horribly dank Sussex sky. On the ship while sailing to Normandy, he’s there too and without knowing that his presence gives Scarlet the strength to keep it together when all she wants is to fall apart. To flee. To return home. But she doesn’t.

What shocked me the most was that first plot twist! I literally gasped when I reached that part, because I never for one second saw it coming.

Now, I can go on and on about this book but I won't. Not because I'm lazy (I'm not) but rather because I feel if I did continue I might slip up and reveal vital bits of the plot.

In summation, here are just a few reasons why Wives of War by Soraya Lane consumed me from the start and found a place in my heart:

1. It is a captivating, emotionally stirring, haunting and raw. Once you start reading you find yourself not wanting to put the book down!

‘War changes you, makes you realise the errors of the past sometimes,’ James replied.

2. The lush prose.

‘I think of that night so often – the way he kissed me when it was dark, when no one could see. Our teeth kind of bumped and his moustache was bristly against my lips, but it was amazing. I mean . . .’

3. The sometimes inspirational and raw dialogue.

"Smile and the world will see the woman you want them to see, no matter how you feel inside."

"There was so little to look forward to, and so much sadness surrounding them. Was it so wrong to anticipate a night of fun?"

4. The courageous cast.

‘We’re going to be fine, I promise,’ Ellie said, patting her arm as a whistle blew.

5. The scenes literally burst to life in your mind.

"At least I know how the other side lives now. We all sat around our dinner table, my brothers and me, with Ma and Pa, and at night Pa’d read to us in front of the fire. We didn’t have a lot, but we had full bellies most of the time and there was plenty of laughter and hugs.’"

Overall, Wives of War is a sterling read from a writer who deserves every bit of praise for such an intense and absorbing tale.

Highly Recommended
5 Stars

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

historical fiction, mixed with romance

I enjoyed reading this Kindle first story, even though it took me five years to read it.

The story is set during World War II and it’s about three nurses who form a lasting bond. Scarlet and Ellie meet just before they’re going to board the train and spend the train ride getting to know each other. When they arrive in France they meet Lucy. Lucy wants to be a doctor but for now she settles for being a nurse. The story is told in alternating points of view between the three main characters.

[Vikki Vaught · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! Loved these three women's journey. So pleased this one had a happy ending. Happy reading!

[Nazanin Fereidooni · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Yasamanv · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5⭐️

[Booklover BEV · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed

I really enjoyed this book. I love WW books. Scarlet is the main character doing her bit for the war waiting to hear from her fiance. Who is away fighting but an encounter with his brother changes all that. This book gripped me into the story from the first chapter and my first by this author and won't be my last