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Waterloo Station
Emily Grayson, author of The Gazebo, weaves the story of a passionate love affair ignited at Oxford University in 1938--only to see the lovers torn apart by WWII.
England. Summer, 1938. An adventurous and beautiful young American woman arrives at Oxford University, never expecting the ways that her life and the entire world would soon change. When Maude Latham falls in love with her married literature tutor, Stephen Kendall, she learns that the Romantic poets had it right: love is eternal. But after Stephen joins the Royal Navy and disappears, and Maude finds herself living through the war years as a trauma nurse in a hospital, she has to question everything she's been taught about both Stephen and love itself.
In her latest novel, Grayson enters new territory, following two lovers through a dramatic period in history, and through a passion that is timeless.
England. Summer, 1938. An adventurous and beautiful young American woman arrives at Oxford University, never expecting the ways that her life and the entire world would soon change. When Maude Latham falls in love with her married literature tutor, Stephen Kendall, she learns that the Romantic poets had it right: love is eternal. But after Stephen joins the Royal Navy and disappears, and Maude finds herself living through the war years as a trauma nurse in a hospital, she has to question everything she's been taught about both Stephen and love itself.
In her latest novel, Grayson enters new territory, following two lovers through a dramatic period in history, and through a passion that is timeless.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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June 8, 2012
This should have been just my thing. England. World War II. London during the Blitz. Thwarted love. Awesome, right? Except that the "love" story is settled in 30-40 pages. The entirety of World War II takes place in 150 pages. And the characters whisper such treacly, cliched, ridiculous nothings to each other. Nothing about this book was real, and that is a shame.
July 7, 2013
This was the first book of hers that I've read. I randomly picked it up at a garage sale and boy am I glad I did. An enthralling love story that keeps you turning pages. I've never read romance before, but Grayson's works are so well written- no cheese or skeeze. Just true love.
January 17, 2015
There's something about war novels that gets me every time...
First published in 2003, but I haven't heard anyone talking about this book. It's like underunderhyped.. (should include my review in read-a-thon!)
Such a beautiful book!
I've listened to an audio, narrated by wonderful Nadejda Vinokurova (I've fallen in love with her voice after Castle in the Air) and it was a superb experience. Shed a tear 2 or 3 times...
Like I've said, WWI and WWII novels get me every time, so even if I've already seen or read something like this before, it still will be a good watch/read for me. All of the stories set in that time are so powerful and real (like how can you know that it didn't happen with someone, right?). So many emotions, loss, sacrifices in them. And almost each love story turns into a deep, amazing tale.
Ah, I need more.
Well done, Emily Grayson!
P.S. But still, misunderstanding and obstacles in this book.. Wow.
First published in 2003, but I haven't heard anyone talking about this book. It's like underunderhyped.. (should include my review in read-a-thon!)
Such a beautiful book!
I've listened to an audio, narrated by wonderful Nadejda Vinokurova (I've fallen in love with her voice after Castle in the Air) and it was a superb experience. Shed a tear 2 or 3 times...
Like I've said, WWI and WWII novels get me every time, so even if I've already seen or read something like this before, it still will be a good watch/read for me. All of the stories set in that time are so powerful and real (like how can you know that it didn't happen with someone, right?). So many emotions, loss, sacrifices in them. And almost each love story turns into a deep, amazing tale.
Ah, I need more.
Well done, Emily Grayson!
P.S. But still, misunderstanding and obstacles in this book.. Wow.
July 7, 2013
Grayson failed to do any qualitative research for this story as it is filled with historical impossibilities
April 23, 2013
An enjoyable read. A love story within the second world war full of misunderstandings and loss, but with a happy end.
September 6, 2013
This is just a short (200 page)love story set in England as WWII begins.
January 30, 2022
2 stars because I did finish it.
A rather borish "love" story where the main players are deceitful, selfish and foolish. A very married literature tutor woos his young student into an inappropriate and adulterous affair with his attention, poetry and sugary talk.
The wife is obviously suspicious and then war breaks out and the teacher enlists so thankfully they're separated for several years.
The student sacrifices herself to nursing rather than going home to her concerned parents in America.
This might have been redeemed without the poor, pitiful man stuck in an unhappy marriage to a cold fish 🐟 routine who preys on the naive girl he claims as his soul mate.
That whole mess was so unsavory and unnecessary and doesn't show much imagination on the part of the author.
This would be my first and probably last time purchasing anything by this author except I discoveredI had bought 3 ex-library books by Emily Grayson several years ago titled The Gazebo, The Observatory and The Fountain.
There surely must be better material by an author with quite a few published novels. Well, we shall see.
I am new at attempting to write reviews so please bear with me as I try to be honest and not to be redundant.
A rather borish "love" story where the main players are deceitful, selfish and foolish. A very married literature tutor woos his young student into an inappropriate and adulterous affair with his attention, poetry and sugary talk.
The wife is obviously suspicious and then war breaks out and the teacher enlists so thankfully they're separated for several years.
The student sacrifices herself to nursing rather than going home to her concerned parents in America.
This might have been redeemed without the poor, pitiful man stuck in an unhappy marriage to a cold fish 🐟 routine who preys on the naive girl he claims as his soul mate.
That whole mess was so unsavory and unnecessary and doesn't show much imagination on the part of the author.
This would be my first and probably last time purchasing anything by this author except I discoveredI had bought 3 ex-library books by Emily Grayson several years ago titled The Gazebo, The Observatory and The Fountain.
There surely must be better material by an author with quite a few published novels. Well, we shall see.
I am new at attempting to write reviews so please bear with me as I try to be honest and not to be redundant.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 26, 2018
What a wonderful story about a Grandmother telling her story to her Granddaughter! Maude went to England for the adventures she wanted in her life. Now Carrie, her granddaughter is going to embark on the same route. Was such a quick and delightful read. Want to read more of Emily Grayson's books in the near future.
November 25, 2019
This was a sweet read that was just okay for me. I prefer stories that are exciting and hard to put down and this storyline unfolded in a gentle, predictable way. Glad I read it but not a book I would recommend.
May 1, 2020
Cute story
Can stir some emotions
I like the characters
Can stir some emotions
I like the characters
December 8, 2020
Very romantic, maybe because is this year, but i need it to read something like this.
Will look for more of her.
Will look for more of her.
February 24, 2021
Beautifully written. I love the historical and authentic descriptions. The story of a love that is tried and tested and survived. Lovely.
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April 12, 2013A nice read...
I usually do not read romantic novels -- Its not even romantic... more with how war changes lives and how peopel change according to times....the world war II set up was something that made me read it other than it being recommended.
Its overall good, nothing as if you cant keep it down or something like that.....but really good story buildup. The Oxford, London of the war times, really really felt real, it was almost as if being personally there. Excellent narrative skills....
I usually do not read romantic novels -- Its not even romantic... more with how war changes lives and how peopel change according to times....the world war II set up was something that made me read it other than it being recommended.
Its overall good, nothing as if you cant keep it down or something like that.....but really good story buildup. The Oxford, London of the war times, really really felt real, it was almost as if being personally there. Excellent narrative skills....
December 8, 2010
Beautiful story. I liked how the grandma was telling the story to her granddaughter.
The story was how she had met her husband.
I loved how they found the book of poetry that her husband had given to her when going to school in England.
The story was how she had met her husband.
I loved how they found the book of poetry that her husband had given to her when going to school in England.
March 13, 2016
A wonderful love story during WW II. The story shows the bravery needed to survive that era. Emily Grayson writes great love stories and I enjoy reading them between mysteries. Light and lovely describes the way she writes.
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July 4, 2008A nice romantic tale.
April 27, 2009
Quick read...nice story.
November 21, 2010
I've read many books by Emily Grayson and this woman KNOWS how to write. Sweet, vivid, romantic ~ everything a author should have in a love story.
A VERY GOOD romantic love story.
A VERY GOOD romantic love story.
December 12, 2009
Grayson is a lovely writer, and her stories are vivid, despite the genre. This book was no different.
March 18, 2010
Loved it. Sad, tissues needed.
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November 19, 2010Good romance story.
October 29, 2012
A quick and easy read.No excitement.just a love story.
November 12, 2012
Esta hermoso! , me encanta como la abuela va contando la historia de como conoció a su esposo.
December 16, 2014
Overall, a short, highly enjoyable, and heart warming love story! Also love that it's historical fiction!
April 7, 2018
loved it
February 23, 2016
Average chick book, WWII love story, loses it at the end, but good for a fast afternoon read. Grayson's other stories better if you are looking for a Nicholas Sparks type tear jerker.
November 15, 2016
about love between 2 people that was lifelong; a tearjerker but positive.
September 9, 2023
I’m not a period piece lover but this book has me captivated and the book was finished in just days. It’s so heart warming and genuine that you feel the characters. A great cozy heart warming tail
August 6, 2009
A romance set in the 1930s.
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