Seraphina Moon Pekkala: This tells the tale of Clara who survives the two world wars. She falls in love with India and an Indian doctor. This tale is juxtaposed with the story of Indira an Indian woman.
Their paths become entwined towards the end of the book. However the outcome is predicable.
An average read.
United Kingdom on Sep 19, 2022
Kindle Customer: This book has reminded me of what is important in one's life. The author has cut to the core of what love is and how it works. I have enjoyed every moment of this book. Descriptions of a place I now want to visit. This author should be well pleased wth her writing abilities. I know I am.
United States on Jun 06, 2022
Floyd DeShazo: This story was one every woman should read at least once probably more. Men should read it too. Love is the only important thing in life
United States on Mar 24, 2022
Texas Beesons: I read A LOT of World War II based stories but this is not one of those at all. The marketing of the story was likely intentionally misleading because those war-based stories are so popular. That, though, is the fault of the publisher and not the writer.
Despite not being what I expected, it’s a good love story based out of difficult circumstances and a woman who demonstrated amazing strength, determination, and selflessness.
It’s not one I (a 50-something man who likes spy novels) would normally like do my criticism is a little unfair but here it is. Boy there are so many pages that described her longing love or anguish but amounted to nothing. I didn’t need to read it over and over again but I’ll assume that is normal for this sort of story.
Let me finish my dating I couldn’t stop reading it once I was past 50%.
United States on Feb 09, 2022
Kindle Customer: I loved every character in this book, that almost never happens. This story bursts to life in the author's vivid description of characters, how their lives flow, and the scenes of both war torn England and the colorful serenity of India. I was sad to finish the last page.
United States on Dec 10, 2021
MuffinDiva: Make sure you have a box of Kleenex ready. The book was a heartbreaking story of love and family. I only wish Clara would of found a man that truly loved her like Anand loved Rathi. All in all it was a terrific book.
United States on Oct 28, 2021
Cap'n Mike: Enjoyed the book
United Kingdom on Sep 21, 2021
Sandra: This new novel by Renita D’Silva The War Child, follows Clara Knight across many decades, and so much heartbreak, but she remains strong. 1916 London Clara is woke by her Mother Mary Knight as there is another air raid, Zeppelins are bombing again. They attempt to get to air raid shelter but bombs are dropping so Mary takes the. Down to the basement, as there is no time to get to the shelter. Mary takes off her St. Christopher Medal, that she always wears around her neck, and puts it around Clara’s and tells her always wear it as it will always bring her good luck and keep,her safe. The house takes a hit and Mary Knight is killed. Clara is taken to an orphanage and then goes to live with her mother’s sister Aunt Helen in the Country. Her Aunt gets her a job at the local hospital, where she trains to be a Nurse.
1995 India - Indira at 33 years old is the youngest CEO of Telco Analytics (and possibly the youngest and only female CEO in India) gets a call from her husband Karen that she is to go to hospital immediately. Her son is having a tonsillectomy that day and she rushes to,the hospital without waiting for her secretary to give her the full message. When she arrives...
United Kingdom on Aug 29, 2021
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Total Reviews | 17 reviews | 898 reviews | 833 reviews |
Language | English | English | English |
ISBN-13 | 978-1800191457 | 978-1542042369 | 978-1542021647 |
Customer Reviews | 4.4/5 stars of 1,004 ratings | 4.6/5 stars of 26,011 ratings | 4.5/5 stars of 26,799 ratings |
Item Weight | 13.8 ounces | 11.2 ounces | 12.6 ounces |
Dimensions | 5.06 x 1 x 7.81 inches | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,294 in Historical British & Irish Literature#7,059 in Sisters Fiction#7,973 in Military Historical Fiction | #609 in Coming of Age Fiction #718 in Family Life Fiction #2,138 in Literary Fiction | #1,853 in Family Life Fiction #2,435 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction#3,602 in Contemporary Women Fiction |
Paperback | 398 pages | 320 pages | 365 pages |
Sisters Fiction | Sisters Fiction | ||
ISBN-10 | 1800191456 | 1542042364 | 1542021642 |
Military Historical Fiction | Military Historical Fiction | ||
Historical British & Irish Literature | Historical British & Irish Literature | ||
Publisher | Bookouture | Lake Union Publishing; 3rd edition | Lake Union Publishing |
Annette Toone: Lots of twists and turns in this fascinating book. Really became involved with the characters and the story which spanned a lifetime.
United Kingdom on Oct 09, 2022