Josef von Woerner is a wanted man—only he doesn't know it. Raised to love Germany above everything else, Josef once had few qualms about taking any action necessary to deprive the Allies of essential armaments. In this dramatic sequel to Pieces of Silver , again set during World War I, Josef falls in love with one of the most patriotic women in America—who would surely have nothing to do with him if she knew his past. Guaranteed fiction!
Maureen Lang has always had a passion for writing. She wrote her first novel longhand around the age of 10, put the pages into a notebook she had covered with soft deerskin (nothing but the best!), then passed it around the neighborhood to rave reviews. It was so much fun she's been writing ever since.
Most of her books are historical, with an emphasis on faith and romance.
I love historical fiction that is also based on true events and experience. This author has done a wonderful job of this. I read the first book and then had to get the next. I highly recommend this book for anyone. And I feel that you will find it hard to put down and very inspiring.
Continuing from the first book. We meet Josef, who is dedicated to his homeland, while in love with Lissa as she is dedicated to America. The setting is during WW I. Love does not go smoothly when there is uncertainty in the world. Good story .
This story was fantastic! Like Tricia Goyer, Maureen Lang can get you to fall in love with the characters and their stories and make you sad when the story ends. Yet, there is always a satisfying conclusion that will make you smile. I am a total fan of Lang's historicals. She had me cringing several times over the descriptions which were vivid and realistic to the point where I felt that lump forming in my throat. War is so devastating. At any rate, the main focus of the book was not so much the war as the story of two people fighting for what they believed. The court scenes were fabulous and the devastation of the flu epidemic was well done.
I don't want to give away some of the high points of the story because that will give away what happened, but I feel I can share that this story gives you a strong sense of patriotism and that glow you feel about American history. Overall, this story kept me on the edge of my seat. I really didn't know what would happen next. I detest a predictable story. Oh, and I was mentally living in 1917-1919 during WWI, also known as The Great War. It was that good. In fact, I can't think of a single weakness in this story. It made my heart sing. And this author is a master at dragging out the tension and building it until you want to either scream or cry with the characters. Fabulous historical fiction!!!
Personally, I liked the 1st book better (Pieces of Silver), but this was an enjoyable read that offered some interesting perspective on loyalty, patriotism, and duty. I love this author's way with words.
336p In this dramatic sequel to Pieces of Silver, again set during World War I, a German man falls in love with one of the most patriotic women in America 14who would surely have nothing to do with him if she knew his past. Guaranteed fiction!