Friday 56


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"We were both young and from England, and we had each married just before moving to Canada. Doreen's ethnicity was Czech, and her parents had escaped just prior to the Nazi occupation of their country. They had been put into an English refugee camp. Doreen was in utero when her parents arrived in England, and she was named for the woman who had masterminded their escape."

Comments

Yvonne said…
This isn't a genre I usually read but this sounds like an interesting book.
July 18, 2014 at 8:55 AM
Sandra Nachlinger said…
This sounds like a fascinating story with interesting characters, set in a turbulent era. I hope you're enjoying it.
Thanks for leaving a comment on my Friday post: MURDER ON ASTOR PLACE.
July 18, 2014 at 10:32 AM
Katherine P said…
I like the excerpt and the cover. I'll definitely have to look for this one
July 18, 2014 at 2:38 PM
Catherine @ Book Club Librarian said…
Love the cover and excerpt. My mother grew up in England during WWII and came to the U.S. as a very young war bride, so this type of story resonates with me.
July 18, 2014 at 2:43 PM
Unknown said…
This era is turbulent. I've read fiction and non-fiction about these times. May have to try this.
Here's my 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2014/07/18/the-friday-56-28-rescue-me-maybe-by-jackie-bouchard/
July 18, 2014 at 5:22 PM
fredamans said…
I normally wouldn't pick a book such as this one up, but after reading the snippet I know I'd be missing out!

Happy weekend!
July 18, 2014 at 6:27 PM
Michelle said…
Love the cover art work for the book. Sounds like an intriguing read :)
July 18, 2014 at 9:37 PM
Tea said…
Thanks very much for stopping by.
July 19, 2014 at 3:06 AM
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