Gold Star Wife
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ISBN: 978-1-4116-4965-1
Publisher: Lulu.com
Rights Owner: L.K. Campbell
Copyright:
© 2005 Lucinda K. Campbell Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States
Edition: First
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Printed: 168 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black and white interior ink Download:
1 documents, 567 KB
Description:Gold Star Wife is set in South Carolina in the year 1946. War-widow, Janet Lewis is on vacation when she meets dashing bachelor, Paul Adams. There's an instant attraction between the two, but there's one problem. Paul is a 35-year-old, career Army officer who's never been married, and Janet is the mother of three young children. Can this couple find happiness? Keywords:Listed in: |
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RATED 4 STARS
“During the first and second World Wars, “gold star” flags were displayed in the homes of wives and mothers of servicemen who paid the ultimate price of war. This story is for all of the gold star wives whose husbands never came home.”
With this stirring dedication, L.K. Campbell explains the title of her romance novel, GOLD STAR WIFE, which is set in 1946 immediately after the end of World War II. The novel is written from the point of view of fictitious Janet Lewis, the wife of Jason Lewis, who lost his life during the war. Now a widow with three young children, Janet travels with them by train to Fort Jackson for a month-long visit with Ron and Katie Miller. Ron is a career serviceman and the godfather of Jason Lewis Jr., a now fatherless boy. To her pleasant surprise, she gets reacquainted with Lt. Col. Paul Adams while on the base, and the two fall in love.
L.K. Campbell writes a fine romance novel, true to the genre. Her attention to detail and her introspective point of view writing of this character-driven novel is done flawlessly. She allows the relationship between Janet and Paul to bloom quickly, but is careful to take into account the mores of 1946 America in which such a courtship must follow the rules of propriety. Then there are her children; how will they take to the prospect of having a new father? The author's attention to these details is handled deftly and adds credibility to this story, and it is obvious she researched the post-war period very well.
GOLD STAR WIFE by L.K. Campbell is a fine story that will appeal to readers of the romance genre. It is a "must read," and is given four stars in all categories.
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“During the first and second World Wars, “gold star” flags were displayed in the homes of wives and mothers of servicemen who paid the ultimate price of war. This story is for all of the gold star wives whose husbands never came home.”
With this stirring dedication, L.K. Campbell explains the title of her romance novel, GOLD STAR WIFE, which is set in 1946 immediately after the end of World War II. The novel is written from the point of view of fictitious Janet Lewis, the wife of Jason Lewis, who lost his life during the war. Now a widow with three young children, Janet travels with them by train to Fort Jackson for a month-long visit with Ron and Katie Miller. Ron is a career serviceman and the godfather of Jason Lewis Jr., a now fatherless boy. To her pleasant surprise, she gets reacquainted with Lt. Col. Paul Adams while on the base, and the two fall in love.
L.K. Campbell writes a fine romance novel, true to the genre. Her attention to detail and her introspective point of view writing of this character-driven novel is done flawlessly. She allows the relationship between Janet and Paul to bloom quickly, but is careful to take into account the mores of 1946 America in which such a courtship must follow the rules of propriety. Then there are her children; how will they take to the prospect of having a new father? The author's attention to these details is handled deftly and adds credibility to this story, and it is obvious she researched the post-war period very well.
GOLD STAR WIFE by L.K. Campbell is a fine story that will appeal to readers of the romance genre. It is a "must read," and is given four stars in all categories.
Visit http://www.gloomwing.com
RATING: 8/10
"Heart warming but never cloying I found this authentic historical love story to be a welcome change from standard historical romances; I would recommend it highly to anyone seeking a romance story that is rewarding and charming but still intelligent and true to life."
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"Heart warming but never cloying I found this authentic historical love story to be a welcome change from standard historical romances; I would recommend it highly to anyone seeking a romance story that is rewarding and charming but still intelligent and true to life."
To read the full review, visit: http://podpeep.blogspot.com
"A lovely, romantic story...A keeper...An emotionally fulfilling tale."
—Coffeetime Romance, Five Cup Review
"Gold Star Wife is a book I'd highly recommend and has earned a place on my keeper shelf."
—Romance Junkies, Five Blue Ribbon Review
"I read the entire 202 pages in one sitting. I could not put it down until I had savored every page. Excellent!"
—Romance Book Cafe, Recommended Read
Author's Note: The above are only selected "snippets" from the full reviews, which can be found on the attributed websites. Please feel free to visit these sites to read the full review.
—Coffeetime Romance, Five Cup Review
"Gold Star Wife is a book I'd highly recommend and has earned a place on my keeper shelf."
—Romance Junkies, Five Blue Ribbon Review
"I read the entire 202 pages in one sitting. I could not put it down until I had savored every page. Excellent!"
—Romance Book Cafe, Recommended Read
Author's Note: The above are only selected "snippets" from the full reviews, which can be found on the attributed websites. Please feel free to visit these sites to read the full review.
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