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The Time Capsule
A riveting time travel romance
Searching for meaning in her life, Hannah Myers is disoriented when she finds herself thrown back in time to 1918. Why is she here? And how can she possibly be falling in love with a buttoned-up newspaper reporter named David Wagner?
With its quaint trolleys and Model T’s, Atlanta of 1918 is a far cry from the Atlanta she knows in 2019. It’s a dangerous era, with a virulent flu epidemic killing millions while American doughboys are shipped off to fight in the waning days of the First World War. As if that’s not bad enough, the Ku Klux Klan is roaring back to life while a corrupt politician threatens anyone who crosses him, especially a certain reporter.
Realizing how great the threat is to the man she loves, Hannah is desperate to protect him. But is it possible to tamper with history? Could there be adverse repercussions?
Searching for meaning in her life, Hannah Myers is disoriented when she finds herself thrown back in time to 1918. Why is she here? And how can she possibly be falling in love with a buttoned-up newspaper reporter named David Wagner?
With its quaint trolleys and Model T’s, Atlanta of 1918 is a far cry from the Atlanta she knows in 2019. It’s a dangerous era, with a virulent flu epidemic killing millions while American doughboys are shipped off to fight in the waning days of the First World War. As if that’s not bad enough, the Ku Klux Klan is roaring back to life while a corrupt politician threatens anyone who crosses him, especially a certain reporter.
Realizing how great the threat is to the man she loves, Hannah is desperate to protect him. But is it possible to tamper with history? Could there be adverse repercussions?
325 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 22, 2020
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Connie Lacy
14 books70 followersConnie Lacy writes fast-paced novels about gutsy young women struggling with moral dilemmas and life-changing decisions, all while falling in love. She writes speculative fiction, time travel and historical fiction.
Connie worked for many years as a radio news anchor and reporter. Many of her books feature journalists. Social justice and women’s rights are themes in some of her books.
She loves beautiful old trees, sparkling rivers and learning about the history of our forebears, recent and ancient. She’s fascinated by the idea of time travel.
She and her husband live in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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Connie worked for many years as a radio news anchor and reporter. Many of her books feature journalists. Social justice and women’s rights are themes in some of her books.
She loves beautiful old trees, sparkling rivers and learning about the history of our forebears, recent and ancient. She’s fascinated by the idea of time travel.
She and her husband live in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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Email: connielacy@connielacy.com
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July 20, 2020
Author Connie Lacy has created a riveting time travel novel, kept intimate by focusing on a small handful of characters, but written large on the canvas of the 1918 Flu Pandemic.
Hannah Myers finds herself whisked back to Atlanta, Georgia, as it was a century ago, in a world still reeling from The Great War and now being ravaged by a disease no one understands. In scenes which sound eerily familiar, we see people donning face masks on trolleys, businesses and churches being closed, a company refusing to allow employees to wear masks, attempts to suppress news about the severity of the outbreak. And complicating the horrors, the specter of bigotry raises its ugly head, as intense antisemitism fuels terrible violence.
Ultimately, The Time Capsule is an exploration of the human heart, which, sadly, has not evolved nearly so much as our technology. Although we may have the advantage of cell phones, streets made safer with traffic lights, elevators that don’t pose potentially lethal risks to passengers, and conveniences like microwaves and frozen foods, we still have to contend with prejudice and political corruption. Privilege and power are still adversaries on the journey to a more egalitarian society. In this light, the novel becomes a testament to love, courage, and generosity.
Wonderfully evocative, impeccably edited, this thrilling and romantic novel may be Ms. Lacy’s finest work yet. Once I began reading, I found it very difficult to stop.
But nagging questions remain. Do we believe her disclaimer that she had no idea at all when she began writing The Time Capsule in the spring of 2019 that we would be dealing with another pandemic when she published her book?
Is Connie Lacy a Precog?
Hannah Myers finds herself whisked back to Atlanta, Georgia, as it was a century ago, in a world still reeling from The Great War and now being ravaged by a disease no one understands. In scenes which sound eerily familiar, we see people donning face masks on trolleys, businesses and churches being closed, a company refusing to allow employees to wear masks, attempts to suppress news about the severity of the outbreak. And complicating the horrors, the specter of bigotry raises its ugly head, as intense antisemitism fuels terrible violence.
Ultimately, The Time Capsule is an exploration of the human heart, which, sadly, has not evolved nearly so much as our technology. Although we may have the advantage of cell phones, streets made safer with traffic lights, elevators that don’t pose potentially lethal risks to passengers, and conveniences like microwaves and frozen foods, we still have to contend with prejudice and political corruption. Privilege and power are still adversaries on the journey to a more egalitarian society. In this light, the novel becomes a testament to love, courage, and generosity.
Wonderfully evocative, impeccably edited, this thrilling and romantic novel may be Ms. Lacy’s finest work yet. Once I began reading, I found it very difficult to stop.
But nagging questions remain. Do we believe her disclaimer that she had no idea at all when she began writing The Time Capsule in the spring of 2019 that we would be dealing with another pandemic when she published her book?
Is Connie Lacy a Precog?
August 21, 2020
I’m a huge fan of Connie Lacy’s fast paced and imaginative time busting novels. The Time Capsule is her latest, and it is just as fresh and engaging as its predecessors. Hannah, its protagonist, is a modern day (2019) independent career woman whisked back to the year 1918, a time besieged with catastrophes--the great influenza and World War I, with minorities stalked by the Ku Klux Klan. The author has done her homework, and she does a great job of bringing 1918 to life in vivid images. (I especially enjoyed learning to operate the elevator with Hannah.) There’s a sweet romance and a cabal of dastardly villains. Sometimes I thought Hannah was a little too casual about her predicament, but then, maybe that's because Lacy did such a great job of making me care.
June 18, 2020
My wife is mildly displeased with the author. I was supposed to be cleaning the patio this morning but instead had to read this book to its conclusion. I love time travel stories and this was a great read! It is fundamentally a romance set at the end of the first world war but this was the time when Spanish flu was spreading fast and it suddenly became a very topical story, given the current pandemic. I really liked the main characters and the evil characters were suitably nasty! The author cleverly weaves the story of Hannah in the present with events in the past to explain the time travel and the results on her individually. I look forward to reading more by this author.
April 3, 2021
5 Star Review by Readers' Favorite
The Time Capsule by Connie Lacy is a love story that spans generations. The year is 2019 and Hannah Myers has a lucrative job at Murphy & McCandless Public Relations but, after three years, she has become disillusioned with it all. She leaves her job and finds herself wandering in the Baldwin Theater, one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in the country, having opened its doors in 1910, where somebody gives her a mysterious key. One thing leads to another and she finds herself back in time in 1918, and deeply in love with David Wagner, a newspaper reporter at the Atlanta Sentinel. This is their story.
Connie Lacy's The Time Capsule is a fast-paced and dialogue-driven love story that takes place at a momentous time in the history of the United States of America. A virulent flu epidemic is killing millions of Americans and its young men are being shipped to Europe to fight in the First World War. In this setting, we meet Hannah Myers, traveling between generations and meeting the love of her life. Connie Lacy introduces us to a number of highly interesting characters in The Time Capsule and this is what makes her story compelling. And as the story shifts from 2019 to 1918, she describes the scenes so vividly that it's just like going on a time travel trip ourselves. Everyone who has fallen in love before can surely relate to Hannah and David so it is a teaser of how the relationship will turn out in the end. This book is a very entertaining read.
The Time Capsule by Connie Lacy is a love story that spans generations. The year is 2019 and Hannah Myers has a lucrative job at Murphy & McCandless Public Relations but, after three years, she has become disillusioned with it all. She leaves her job and finds herself wandering in the Baldwin Theater, one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in the country, having opened its doors in 1910, where somebody gives her a mysterious key. One thing leads to another and she finds herself back in time in 1918, and deeply in love with David Wagner, a newspaper reporter at the Atlanta Sentinel. This is their story.
Connie Lacy's The Time Capsule is a fast-paced and dialogue-driven love story that takes place at a momentous time in the history of the United States of America. A virulent flu epidemic is killing millions of Americans and its young men are being shipped to Europe to fight in the First World War. In this setting, we meet Hannah Myers, traveling between generations and meeting the love of her life. Connie Lacy introduces us to a number of highly interesting characters in The Time Capsule and this is what makes her story compelling. And as the story shifts from 2019 to 1918, she describes the scenes so vividly that it's just like going on a time travel trip ourselves. Everyone who has fallen in love before can surely relate to Hannah and David so it is a teaser of how the relationship will turn out in the end. This book is a very entertaining read.
August 5, 2020
Awesome time travel Book
Author, Connie Lacey has the ability to bring historical events into her novels. I loved the characters as they have their unique personalities. There is love, respect, compassion and unity for a common goal.
Author, Connie Lacey has the ability to bring historical events into her novels. I loved the characters as they have their unique personalities. There is love, respect, compassion and unity for a common goal.
August 2, 2020
A woman in the midst of changing jobs and states - finds herself a hundred years in the past and falling in love.
Hannah arrives at an historic theater to prepare for her small role. An elderly janitor seems to be waiting for her - the lady in the yellow dress with short black hair. He sends her down to the basement with a key to a locked room. A room waiting just for her. When she climbs back up the steps, she finds herself in 1918.
Frightened and disoriented, two kind men take pity and find her a place to stay. And so her adventure begins.
Bigotry and discrimination abound here, and a powerful politician and his daughter use their might against Hannah's new friends. Hannah fights back, and finds love in the process.
If you like the new genre of time travel romance, you'll like Connie Lacy's work.
Hannah arrives at an historic theater to prepare for her small role. An elderly janitor seems to be waiting for her - the lady in the yellow dress with short black hair. He sends her down to the basement with a key to a locked room. A room waiting just for her. When she climbs back up the steps, she finds herself in 1918.
Frightened and disoriented, two kind men take pity and find her a place to stay. And so her adventure begins.
Bigotry and discrimination abound here, and a powerful politician and his daughter use their might against Hannah's new friends. Hannah fights back, and finds love in the process.
If you like the new genre of time travel romance, you'll like Connie Lacy's work.
August 7, 2020
This is the first time I've read a book by Connie Lacy. I want to read more! Her characters are very real & likeable (or not - the antagonists).
The setting of 1918, going through their epidemic, was also so current! The parallels were almost scary!! How did Connie know to write this now?
I loved the characters, their relationships & how so many things were "proper" (but so different for a woman from 2019).
I highly recommend this book!! I received this as a free read from Voracious Readers Only.
The setting of 1918, going through their epidemic, was also so current! The parallels were almost scary!! How did Connie know to write this now?
I loved the characters, their relationships & how so many things were "proper" (but so different for a woman from 2019).
I highly recommend this book!! I received this as a free read from Voracious Readers Only.
July 15, 2020
I really enjoyed this story, even though it was dealing with a lot of heavy topics it was a light, digestible read. I found the main character Hannah very relatable and likable. It makes a very interesting read especially during current times due to the parallels with the flu pandemic in 1918, and racism.
I received a free copy for review through voracious readers.
I received a free copy for review through voracious readers.
February 28, 2021
Return to an insalubrious past
This is a time travel romance in which Hannah Myers finds herself thrown back in time to Atlanta, 1918 where WW1 and the Spanish flu epidemic are the main crises of the day. Why is she here, and should she fall in love with a newspaper reporter named David Wagner whose approach to romance is a hundred years behind her. The characters are well developed; even the nasty ones, believable in their time zone, and entwined in a riveting story. I liked the contrast between today and 1918, and there are lessons from the past that could inform the present. The author did a superb job creating a version of 1918 for Hannah to face the raw ugliness of humanity, and then experience love, courage, and kindness. Recommended.
This is a time travel romance in which Hannah Myers finds herself thrown back in time to Atlanta, 1918 where WW1 and the Spanish flu epidemic are the main crises of the day. Why is she here, and should she fall in love with a newspaper reporter named David Wagner whose approach to romance is a hundred years behind her. The characters are well developed; even the nasty ones, believable in their time zone, and entwined in a riveting story. I liked the contrast between today and 1918, and there are lessons from the past that could inform the present. The author did a superb job creating a version of 1918 for Hannah to face the raw ugliness of humanity, and then experience love, courage, and kindness. Recommended.
January 14, 2021
I'm afraid I just couldn't get into this story. I found the plot very choppy and obvious, with each event recited as if in a rush.
My thanks to Connie Lacy and voracious readers for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
My thanks to Connie Lacy and voracious readers for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 26, 2020
Connie Lacy – The Time Capsule – Reviewed 7/25/20 – Read 7/21-22/20
War, Flu Pandemic, Corruption, and a special reporter for a girl from the future!
Hannah Myers quit her job in a public relations position with a prestigious company in Atlanta. At the age of twenty-five, it was a glamorous job, but now, three years later all that had dulled. Living the high life, with expensive clothes, cars, and life in the fast lane was pulling her down. She needed to feel like she was contributing something, so she took a job with a non-profit company in Cincinnati.
Her friend and the artistic director of the historical Baldwin Theater, which had opened its doors in 1910, had convinced her to take a small roll in a play set in the 1890s. She would have rehearsals, and then the play would run for three weeks. It would finish just before she would start her new job. Arriving at the theater for rehearsal, she was the first one there. She decided that it might help her get into character if she dressed for her part. Finding a long yellow dress that looked like it could be from the right year, she put it on. Also, she would need a parasol, or maybe an umbrella would do the job. She looked everywhere and could not find one.
Hearing someone outside the room, she found an older man that was cleaning up. She inquired if maybe there was an umbrella somewhere in the building. He directed her to the basement as there was a locked room down there that might have one in it. No one was supposed to go in there… except! Scrunching up his eyes, he looked at her again and asked her if that was a yellow dress, and then he remarked that she had short dark hair. He seemed taken back by me like there was something wrong… He stated that at his age he didn’t go down there often, and only if he surely had too. He handed her a large brass skeleton key. He told her that the janitors before him had passed the key down, and told them that someday a young lady in a yellow dress with short dark hair might show up and that they were to give the key to only her. He seemed addled over the fact! She told him that she would bring the key right back, he told her to take her time!
And the story begins...
What did I like? Here is another of my favorite genres… Time travel! This one is quite different from the many others that I have read. The mystery of the connections is unique and certainly mysterious! I loved how the characters connected, they seemed like I had met them before. Of course, I fell in love with them. Hannah and David brought forth a myriad of issues that plagued that period of our history. It seems so weird to read about the influenza pandemic at this particular time when the COVID pandemic is going on. All of the symptoms, masks, hand washing, and social distancing are so familiar as to what we are experiencing today. But, not only the pandemic, the problems with racial issues. Back then there was so much more involved, and it led to the next war that overtook our country.
What will you like? Mystery abounds, historical issues brought forth, romance, time travel, war, flu pandemic, all taking place in the past. The characters are unique and wonderful, just like the people next door. The similar issues with the pandemics, all happening the same as right now. Looking at the life and issues of the newspaper reporter. A giant look at the time in Atlanta of 1918 and all of its beauty, with trolleys, the smell of horse apples in the road, and the end of WWI. It was trying times at the best, but throw in a little time travel girl that falls in love with a reporter, that is trying to expose corruption, and you have one heck of a read. An excellent book to add to your library.
• File Size: 2154 KB
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Publisher: Wild Falls Publishing (May 22, 2020)
• Publication Date: May 22, 2020
• ASIN: B0893LR659
• Genre: Time Travel Romance – Historical Fantasy
War, Flu Pandemic, Corruption, and a special reporter for a girl from the future!
Hannah Myers quit her job in a public relations position with a prestigious company in Atlanta. At the age of twenty-five, it was a glamorous job, but now, three years later all that had dulled. Living the high life, with expensive clothes, cars, and life in the fast lane was pulling her down. She needed to feel like she was contributing something, so she took a job with a non-profit company in Cincinnati.
Her friend and the artistic director of the historical Baldwin Theater, which had opened its doors in 1910, had convinced her to take a small roll in a play set in the 1890s. She would have rehearsals, and then the play would run for three weeks. It would finish just before she would start her new job. Arriving at the theater for rehearsal, she was the first one there. She decided that it might help her get into character if she dressed for her part. Finding a long yellow dress that looked like it could be from the right year, she put it on. Also, she would need a parasol, or maybe an umbrella would do the job. She looked everywhere and could not find one.
Hearing someone outside the room, she found an older man that was cleaning up. She inquired if maybe there was an umbrella somewhere in the building. He directed her to the basement as there was a locked room down there that might have one in it. No one was supposed to go in there… except! Scrunching up his eyes, he looked at her again and asked her if that was a yellow dress, and then he remarked that she had short dark hair. He seemed taken back by me like there was something wrong… He stated that at his age he didn’t go down there often, and only if he surely had too. He handed her a large brass skeleton key. He told her that the janitors before him had passed the key down, and told them that someday a young lady in a yellow dress with short dark hair might show up and that they were to give the key to only her. He seemed addled over the fact! She told him that she would bring the key right back, he told her to take her time!
And the story begins...
What did I like? Here is another of my favorite genres… Time travel! This one is quite different from the many others that I have read. The mystery of the connections is unique and certainly mysterious! I loved how the characters connected, they seemed like I had met them before. Of course, I fell in love with them. Hannah and David brought forth a myriad of issues that plagued that period of our history. It seems so weird to read about the influenza pandemic at this particular time when the COVID pandemic is going on. All of the symptoms, masks, hand washing, and social distancing are so familiar as to what we are experiencing today. But, not only the pandemic, the problems with racial issues. Back then there was so much more involved, and it led to the next war that overtook our country.
What will you like? Mystery abounds, historical issues brought forth, romance, time travel, war, flu pandemic, all taking place in the past. The characters are unique and wonderful, just like the people next door. The similar issues with the pandemics, all happening the same as right now. Looking at the life and issues of the newspaper reporter. A giant look at the time in Atlanta of 1918 and all of its beauty, with trolleys, the smell of horse apples in the road, and the end of WWI. It was trying times at the best, but throw in a little time travel girl that falls in love with a reporter, that is trying to expose corruption, and you have one heck of a read. An excellent book to add to your library.
• File Size: 2154 KB
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Publisher: Wild Falls Publishing (May 22, 2020)
• Publication Date: May 22, 2020
• ASIN: B0893LR659
• Genre: Time Travel Romance – Historical Fantasy
June 11, 2020
Lacy’s enthralling latest succeeds both as a gripping love story and a suspenseful historical thriller.
Trying to look for something meaningful in her life, Hannah Myers leaves her high-profile job and finds herself trapped in a century-old Atlanta. With Spanish flu at its peak, the First World War in full swing, and the bigoted Ki Klux Klan roaring, it’s up to Hannah to save the man she loves.
Lacy tells her story with sensitivity and wit: she, keeping tension high, reveals the unexpected dangers gradually and also offers an uncommonly sensitive rendering of the today’s familiar scenario of COVID-19 through portrayal of flu epidemic of 1918s. In the feisty Hannah, Lacy has created a worthy heroine—who does equal justice to her role as a top-shot public relations executive of today’s as well as the spunky journalist of early 20th century.
Quick pacing, multifaceted characters, and a fascinating premise make this a memorable read.
Trying to look for something meaningful in her life, Hannah Myers leaves her high-profile job and finds herself trapped in a century-old Atlanta. With Spanish flu at its peak, the First World War in full swing, and the bigoted Ki Klux Klan roaring, it’s up to Hannah to save the man she loves.
Lacy tells her story with sensitivity and wit: she, keeping tension high, reveals the unexpected dangers gradually and also offers an uncommonly sensitive rendering of the today’s familiar scenario of COVID-19 through portrayal of flu epidemic of 1918s. In the feisty Hannah, Lacy has created a worthy heroine—who does equal justice to her role as a top-shot public relations executive of today’s as well as the spunky journalist of early 20th century.
Quick pacing, multifaceted characters, and a fascinating premise make this a memorable read.
December 26, 2020
What a great story! Well-written and cleverly told, this time-travel romance is more like an incredible snapshot of history.
It's set in America during WW1, where influenza is rife and bigotry and sexism are ugly truths. The story also tackles corruption and other nasty topics, which, unfortunately, don't seem to have altered much in over a hundred years. It certainly had echoes of today's world, not least our current pandemic and villainous politicians.
A great female lead, plot and sense of place.
Highly recommended.
It's set in America during WW1, where influenza is rife and bigotry and sexism are ugly truths. The story also tackles corruption and other nasty topics, which, unfortunately, don't seem to have altered much in over a hundred years. It certainly had echoes of today's world, not least our current pandemic and villainous politicians.
A great female lead, plot and sense of place.
Highly recommended.
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July 7, 2020This is Connie Lacy's best book yet! Fast-paced with plenty of twists, this book raises intriguing questions about whether a time-traveler to the past could change the present, and whether there could be unintended consequences. The Time Capsule gives us a surprisingly timely look at the 1918 pandemic. It also offers a vivid look at 1918 Atlanta, and despite pointing out the prejudices and primitive medicine of that era, it makes the case that 1918 could still be an attractive destination for a modern-day time traveler.
June 6, 2020
What I Loved:
There was a lot I loved about this story! I loved the way the main character, Hannah, travels back in time. I loved the determination she had to make things right. It made her character so interesting, and I enjoyed her story!
My Synopsis:
Hannah Meyers has just quit her job and is looking forward to a break from some jerky co-workers. She heads to her theater practice where she holds a small role in a play. Through a set of events, she didn’t know she was putting into motion, she is propelled back in time to 1918.
Completely confused and disoriented, she stumbles around the theater, meeting two gentlemen that take pity on her. Through their kindness, she is set up in a boarding house, getting the chance to figure out what on earth has happened to her.
All she wants is to find out how to get back to her time, but when one thing after another happens, she realizes that she cares for the people she has met and that she may have a role to play in their lives.
How I Felt:
This book was so wonderful! It had time travel, which I love, but more than that, it was a wonderful story with characters that I cared about, and a wrap-up that I adored!
The characters were wonderful. Hannah is such an interesting woman. She is clearly a 20th-century lady, and I loved that while she tried to dress the part, she did keep some things that were modern, such as some sayings, and her beliefs. I enjoyed her attitude and her determination to do the right thing, always.
The plot was really interesting. I liked how Hannah felt the need to right wrongs, but also worried about what her actions may do to the future she knows. I’m always fascinated by time travel stories because I like to see how the author handles ideas like changing the future/history.
The romance was lovely. It was a slow burn but fit the story so well. I felt the attraction that they did and understood it. It’s clean, clean, clean, so if that’s what you are looking for, The Time Capsule has it!
I struggled with the anti-semitic characters, but I also appreciated how vehemently Hannah was towards that behavior. The story showed the attitude of the time but also gave us Hannah to combat it.
Overall, I loved it! I read this quickly because the story moved fast, and it was SO interesting!!
Content Warning:
There is a lot of antisemitism discussed in this story. There are some comments made that could be offensive to some readers.
To Read or Not To Read:
I would recommend The Time Capsule to readers that enjoy a historical fiction romance and time travel!
I was provided an advanced reader's copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
My full review of this book will post to my blog on 6/10/20. All of my reviews can be found at https://shejustlovesbooks.com/all-boo...
There was a lot I loved about this story! I loved the way the main character, Hannah, travels back in time. I loved the determination she had to make things right. It made her character so interesting, and I enjoyed her story!
My Synopsis:
Hannah Meyers has just quit her job and is looking forward to a break from some jerky co-workers. She heads to her theater practice where she holds a small role in a play. Through a set of events, she didn’t know she was putting into motion, she is propelled back in time to 1918.
Completely confused and disoriented, she stumbles around the theater, meeting two gentlemen that take pity on her. Through their kindness, she is set up in a boarding house, getting the chance to figure out what on earth has happened to her.
All she wants is to find out how to get back to her time, but when one thing after another happens, she realizes that she cares for the people she has met and that she may have a role to play in their lives.
How I Felt:
This book was so wonderful! It had time travel, which I love, but more than that, it was a wonderful story with characters that I cared about, and a wrap-up that I adored!
The characters were wonderful. Hannah is such an interesting woman. She is clearly a 20th-century lady, and I loved that while she tried to dress the part, she did keep some things that were modern, such as some sayings, and her beliefs. I enjoyed her attitude and her determination to do the right thing, always.
The plot was really interesting. I liked how Hannah felt the need to right wrongs, but also worried about what her actions may do to the future she knows. I’m always fascinated by time travel stories because I like to see how the author handles ideas like changing the future/history.
The romance was lovely. It was a slow burn but fit the story so well. I felt the attraction that they did and understood it. It’s clean, clean, clean, so if that’s what you are looking for, The Time Capsule has it!
I struggled with the anti-semitic characters, but I also appreciated how vehemently Hannah was towards that behavior. The story showed the attitude of the time but also gave us Hannah to combat it.
Overall, I loved it! I read this quickly because the story moved fast, and it was SO interesting!!
Content Warning:
There is a lot of antisemitism discussed in this story. There are some comments made that could be offensive to some readers.
To Read or Not To Read:
I would recommend The Time Capsule to readers that enjoy a historical fiction romance and time travel!
I was provided an advanced reader's copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
My full review of this book will post to my blog on 6/10/20. All of my reviews can be found at https://shejustlovesbooks.com/all-boo...
October 27, 2020
What an intriguing story!
The Time Capsule is an emotional roller coaster filled with powerful emotions and fascinating descriptions blended with historical facts.
Hannah Myers is a smart and beautiful public relations executive. A twist of fate—and a music box—takes her a hundred years back to Atlanta of 1918.
As if trying to survive during the dangerous era of The First World War and the Spanish Flu wasn’t enough, Hannah is torn apart by her growing feelings for Jewish newspaper reporter David Wagner. But David was born one hundred years before her time and was about to be drafted. Furthermore, his articles and Jewish heritage made him a target of a powerful corrupt politician and the Ku Klux Klan.
And what about Hannah’s family? If she decided to stay in 1918, she would never see them again.
The Time Capsule is a well-written, powerful story that I enjoyed immensely.
The Time Capsule is an emotional roller coaster filled with powerful emotions and fascinating descriptions blended with historical facts.
Hannah Myers is a smart and beautiful public relations executive. A twist of fate—and a music box—takes her a hundred years back to Atlanta of 1918.
As if trying to survive during the dangerous era of The First World War and the Spanish Flu wasn’t enough, Hannah is torn apart by her growing feelings for Jewish newspaper reporter David Wagner. But David was born one hundred years before her time and was about to be drafted. Furthermore, his articles and Jewish heritage made him a target of a powerful corrupt politician and the Ku Klux Klan.
And what about Hannah’s family? If she decided to stay in 1918, she would never see them again.
The Time Capsule is a well-written, powerful story that I enjoyed immensely.
January 29, 2021
3.5 stars
The Time Capsule tells the story of Hannah Myers, a young modern woman, who leaves her job and finds herself thrown back in time to the year 1918, where she falls in love with a young journalist.
I have to say this was a good book. The concept was lovely and well used, the romance sweet. I found the focus on the Flu pandemic to be greatly interesting, as it's often overlooked when we think of this time period.
*Minor Spoilers Ahead, feel free to skip to the spoiler free part, signaled below*
The characters were nicely depicted. I found Hannah lacked a little volume personally, and would have enjoyed seeing more wit from her part. Though her use of our everyday language in the past and their reactions were very entertaining.
Frederick and David were well developed characters, although David's reaction when he discovered Hannah was a time traveler (which is to say none) really felt off to me.
The fact that they avoided the subject and didn't really talk about it until the end of the book seemed strange.
That she came back to the present and googled the past was a very nice touch and made it more interesting, even though it opened up a plot hole in my opinion: why not just grab a flu shot in the present corresponding to the strain present at the time and give it to David?
*No more spoilers*
Overall, this book was very enjoyable. I found it to be a fairly easy read and would recommend it.
But I also believed it could have been better had it innovated more -for example if Hannah chose to live in both times simultaneously, or at least had done so at first-, as I felt it stayed very confined to the time travel romance cliches.
*A free copy of this book was given to me in exchange for a review.*
The Time Capsule tells the story of Hannah Myers, a young modern woman, who leaves her job and finds herself thrown back in time to the year 1918, where she falls in love with a young journalist.
I have to say this was a good book. The concept was lovely and well used, the romance sweet. I found the focus on the Flu pandemic to be greatly interesting, as it's often overlooked when we think of this time period.
*Minor Spoilers Ahead, feel free to skip to the spoiler free part, signaled below*
The characters were nicely depicted. I found Hannah lacked a little volume personally, and would have enjoyed seeing more wit from her part. Though her use of our everyday language in the past and their reactions were very entertaining.
Frederick and David were well developed characters, although David's reaction when he discovered Hannah was a time traveler (which is to say none) really felt off to me.
The fact that they avoided the subject and didn't really talk about it until the end of the book seemed strange.
That she came back to the present and googled the past was a very nice touch and made it more interesting, even though it opened up a plot hole in my opinion: why not just grab a flu shot in the present corresponding to the strain present at the time and give it to David?
*No more spoilers*
Overall, this book was very enjoyable. I found it to be a fairly easy read and would recommend it.
But I also believed it could have been better had it innovated more -for example if Hannah chose to live in both times simultaneously, or at least had done so at first-, as I felt it stayed very confined to the time travel romance cliches.
*A free copy of this book was given to me in exchange for a review.*
May 30, 2020
What a touching story about love across time. And the situation is so relevant to events today, even though the author was writing the book long before the COVID-19 situation. It takes place in Atlanta in 1918, at a time when influenza was beginning to take hold. So much of the people's actions could easily describe what is happening in the world today.
But the story is not so much about that, nor about the Great War, which has an impact on the events that are taking place. It's about a woman named Hannah who enters a time capsule, a basement room, prepared for her 100 years earlier. It's a story about how love can overcome time and differences, a story about bigotry and political power.
Time travel stories can be difficult to understand, as authors try to explain how it's even possible. You won't get that with this story. You just need to believe in the impossible, and believe that perhaps Fate had a say in matters.
The story is well-conceived, well-written, and entertaining. Even if you're not a romance fan, the characters will leave you with a feeling of believe that love will always overcome hate.
But the story is not so much about that, nor about the Great War, which has an impact on the events that are taking place. It's about a woman named Hannah who enters a time capsule, a basement room, prepared for her 100 years earlier. It's a story about how love can overcome time and differences, a story about bigotry and political power.
Time travel stories can be difficult to understand, as authors try to explain how it's even possible. You won't get that with this story. You just need to believe in the impossible, and believe that perhaps Fate had a say in matters.
The story is well-conceived, well-written, and entertaining. Even if you're not a romance fan, the characters will leave you with a feeling of believe that love will always overcome hate.
February 2, 2021
Brilliant
I’m always fascinated with time travel; though when I start to analyse the implications and how it affects the future, it becomes a conundrum that doesn’t work, so I will simply stick to the story of the book and what I enjoyed about it.
I loved the characters and how Hannah adapted to life in 1918 Atlanta. I also loved how the relationship grew between her and David, and how the author approached the differences of a whole century time lapse: particularly etiquette and romance. The attention to detail of a century ago was well researched and left me thinking how far have we really come as far as prejudice and ignorance is concerned. I would read more from this author and will definitely recommend it.
I’m always fascinated with time travel; though when I start to analyse the implications and how it affects the future, it becomes a conundrum that doesn’t work, so I will simply stick to the story of the book and what I enjoyed about it.
I loved the characters and how Hannah adapted to life in 1918 Atlanta. I also loved how the relationship grew between her and David, and how the author approached the differences of a whole century time lapse: particularly etiquette and romance. The attention to detail of a century ago was well researched and left me thinking how far have we really come as far as prejudice and ignorance is concerned. I would read more from this author and will definitely recommend it.
August 17, 2020
this is one of my first historical fiction reads and i think it's a really great entry to that genre of books for anyone who wants to ease into it! i'll definitely be reading more after this!!
the book weaves in many of the historical events and themes present in the WW1 times, while still remaining light hearted and captivating. many of the themes are still very present in the current times, so definitely an interesting read in that sense!!
content warning: discussion surrounding antisemitism & the ku klux klan. also if you're looking to avoid pandemic topics right now because of the current world situation, just be aware that it is one of the main storylines in this book (spanish flu).
(received a free copy through voracious readers, very thankful for that!)
the book weaves in many of the historical events and themes present in the WW1 times, while still remaining light hearted and captivating. many of the themes are still very present in the current times, so definitely an interesting read in that sense!!
content warning: discussion surrounding antisemitism & the ku klux klan. also if you're looking to avoid pandemic topics right now because of the current world situation, just be aware that it is one of the main storylines in this book (spanish flu).
(received a free copy through voracious readers, very thankful for that!)
August 22, 2020
Loved this free ARC from VRO. I couldn't put it down. Fascinating look back at the year 1918 in America. The racism, sexism and all the other isms were well shown. It certainly was a compelling look at what life was like then in comparison to today. Really got into the characters and loved how it went back and forth with the 2 eras.
December 4, 2020
I had downloaded a sample of this book after reading about this author on voracious readers. However I didn't get to it until now. I liked the sample, so bought the book... And loved it! I am a bit partial to time travelling stories, so it is not surprising that I stopped reading another book halfway to finish this in a blink. Highly recommend!
August 10, 2022
Enjoyed this mesmerizing story about Hannah who upon searching for a parasol in the basement of an old theater is thrust back 100 years where she meets newspaper reporter David. Well-written and researched story of the era makes this a fascinating read. Recommended for anyone who enjoys reading a love story with a historic twist.
June 28, 2020
Another great read
The story going back to 1918 during the time of another pandemic was kind of strange reading at this time, but it was also very easy to relate to. The trip back in time was exciting, educational and a great story.
The story going back to 1918 during the time of another pandemic was kind of strange reading at this time, but it was also very easy to relate to. The trip back in time was exciting, educational and a great story.
August 15, 2022
Worth the read
Such a poignant tale that reaches to some of our highest reaches of our relationships to one another to the lowest. Written during a sad time in our history it teaches us that love is the greatest gift of all!
Such a poignant tale that reaches to some of our highest reaches of our relationships to one another to the lowest. Written during a sad time in our history it teaches us that love is the greatest gift of all!
December 13, 2023
Wonderful read
Connie Lacy never fails to enchant readers. This book was an easy read with a great sense of Atlanta history. It keeps you on the edge wanting to know what will happen next. I highly recommend anything by this author.
Connie Lacy never fails to enchant readers. This book was an easy read with a great sense of Atlanta history. It keeps you on the edge wanting to know what will happen next. I highly recommend anything by this author.
January 22, 2021
Loved it.
August 7, 2022
Great book
I just loved this book. Almost wish it didn't have to end. Will tell my cousin about it for sure.
I just loved this book. Almost wish it didn't have to end. Will tell my cousin about it for sure.
November 18, 2022
Time Capsule
Thank you Connie Lacy on a wonderful novel. I just love time travel novels and this one has great characters and history. The sort just flowed with me along with it.
Thank you Connie Lacy on a wonderful novel. I just love time travel novels and this one has great characters and history. The sort just flowed with me along with it.
February 16, 2023
Time again
Finding herself in a new time life takes an amaze turn. Interesting concept of time travel. Timely with the flu at Civic times good read
Finding herself in a new time life takes an amaze turn. Interesting concept of time travel. Timely with the flu at Civic times good read
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