The Soldier's Wife (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781401341701)

A novel full of grand passion and intensity, The Soldier's Wife asks "What would you do for your family?", "What should you do for a stranger?", and "What would you do for love?" As World War II draws closer and closer to Guernsey, Vivienne de la Mare knows that there will be sacrifices to be made. Not just for herself, but for her two young daughters and for her mother-in-law, for whom she cares while her husband is away fighting. What she does not expect is that she will fall in love with one of the enigmatic German soldiers who take up residence in the house next door to her home. As their relationship intensifies, so do the pressures on Vivienne. Food and resources grow scant, and the restrictions placed upon the residents of the island grow with each passing week. Though Vivienne knows the perils of her love affair with Gunther, she believes that she can keep their relationship--and her family--safe. But when she becomes aware of the full brutality of the Occupation, she must decide if she is willing to risk her personal happiness for the life of a stranger. Includes a reading group guide for book clubs.

Author: Margaret Leroy
ISBN-10: 1401341705
ISBN-13: 9781401341701
Publisher: Voice
Language: English
Published: 06/28/2011
Pages: 404
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.92h x 5.30w x 1.13d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/15/2011 pg. 82
Publishers Weekly 04/11/2011
Booklist 04/15/2011 pg. 38
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2011
Shelf Awareness 07/12/2011
LJ Best Books of Year 12/01/2011 pg. 56