Secrets of a Charmed Life
The author of A Bridge Across the Ocean and The Last Year of the War journeys from the present day to World War II England, as two sisters are separated by the chaos of wartime... Current day, Oxford, England. Young American scholar Kendra Van Zant, eager to pursue her vision of a perfect life, interviews Isabel McFarland just when the elderly wo...show more
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I loved this book! It is beautifully written; full of suspense and mystery yet gentle in its unfolding. I liked Meissner's unique, unpredictable story set during WWII of a talented young girl with dreams and aspirations interrupted by the war and how her choices not only affected her but forever altered the lives of those she loved. I was completely immersed in this story. The characters have depth and the impact of their experiences will stay wi...read more
This was my first Susan Meissner book, and I enjoyed this WWII Era story. It was easy to read and get caught up in the story, which I felt was told well...but I still felt like something else was missing. I just can't define what that something was/is.
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