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The Internationally Bestselling Author of The English Wife
‘Beautifully epic, romantic & rich in detail’ #1 & USA Today bestseller Lorna Cook
‘Sweeping and evocative’ Rosanna Ley
Three sistersThe Great WarThe end of innocence…
In 1913, in a quiet corner of London, the three Fry sisters are coming of age, dreaming of all the possibilities the bright future offers. But when war erupts their innocence is shattered and a new era of uncertainty begins.
Cecelia loves Max but his soldier’s uniform is German, not British, and suddenly the one man she loves is the one man she can’t have.
Jessie enlists in the army as a nurse and finally finds the adventure she’s craved when she’s sent to Gallipoli and Egypt, but it comes with an unimaginable cost.
Etta elopes to Capri with her Italian love, Carlo, but though her growing bump is real, her marriage certificate is a lie.
As the three sisters embark on journeys they never could have imagined, their mother Christina worries about the harsh new realities they face, and what their exposure to the wider world means for the secrets she’s been keeping…
Praise for Adrienne Chinn:
‘A truly epic read, spanning continents and momentous events, the different narratives braided to form a powerful rope of story of love found and love lost’ Jane Johnson
‘What a fantastic book! The reader is swept on a whirlwind journey across Europe, from Capri to London to Egypt and beyond’ Kathleen McGurl, author of The Girl from Bletchley Park
‘Stunning, a sublime tale of secrets, strong women and turbulent times…I absolutely adored it’ Clare Marchant
ASIN : B09B6HXHR5
Publisher : One More Chapter (February 25, 2022)
Publication date : February 25, 2022
Language : English
File size : 2947 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 481 pages
Reviewer: d m h
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good Book
Review: This was a very good story about a family of sisters and how they managed through hardships during the war, each in their own way. It is also about the mother who keeps a secret to protect her daughter. It is about love of family and the sisterâs love of their future husbands for whom they wait.
Reviewer: Doreen G
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A rich new trilogy
Review: Love In A Time Of War by Adrienne Chinn is the first in an up and coming trilogy which follows the lives of the three Fry sisters. Celie and fraternal twins, Jessie and Etta. The author has developed three unique personalities in these sisters. Celie,is the oldest. She is an early crusader for womenâs suffrage. She is also extremely thoughtful. Etta is the bohemian of the sisters. She is an artist and very headstrong. Jessie is the most serious of the sisters. She has no desire to follow convention and get married and have children. She is interested in putting her nursing skills to use.This first installment of the trilogy begins just prior to the start of World War I. Historically this is the cusp of great change for women.Women are now taking on roles/positions traditionally held by men. Of course the men are called to be in the armed services so the women are left to fill all of these jobs. Women are allowed to travel without a chaperon and travel overseas. Of course there are romantic relationships for the sisters which makes for major problems given the world climate at the time.Ms. Chinn does an excellent job of portraying and developing the characters of all three sisters. The sisters come alive on the page and are memorable to say the least. Part of this story is about the sisters mother, Christina. So there is some back and forth between when Christina was a young woman and present day where we find the sisters approximately the same age.A character Iâve not mentioned so far is the sistersâ father and Christinaâs husband, Gerald. He was the character who I empathized with the most. He did his very best to provide a comfortable and stable home for his wife and daughters. He definitely encouraged their interests and was a devoted husband. I was surprised by his discovery that all is not what it seems in his marriage.It makes for a long book. However, that is the point of a trilogy. You fall in love with a character(s), enjoy the family drama and the time period. If this sounds appealing, then Love in a Time of War should definitely be on your reading list.This is the second book I have read by Ms. Chinn. I adored The English Wife which debuted in 2020. Love in the Time of War did not disappoint. There were some things that I would tweak but overall a great read. It will definitely leave you wanting to see what happens in the next installment.
Reviewer: T S, Alabama
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great story!
Review: I really enjoyed this book. It must have been so difficult to live through war times and be separated from the ones they loved.
Reviewer: Suzanne
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Romance, tragedy, and happiness
Review: I enjoyed this story of three sisters navigating their way through the first World War. We also get the story of their mother as a young woman in flashbacks, and (or course) it ties in nicely with her daughters' lives.I thought the romance between Cecelia and Max was particularly well done because it showed that really England and Germany were close and cooperative before the war - no wonder these two characters fell in love. And I was surprised by the end of Etta's story, in a good way!Some things didn't end as I wanted, but they ended in a totally realistic way. And I for sure want to read the next book and see what happens once the war is over.
Reviewer: Haley
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: If You Love WWII Fiction...
Review: My expectations for this book were very high due to how much I loved the author's previous book, The English Wife. Love in a Time of War was a good read but did not live up to my hopes for it. The story jumped around between too many points of view, giving it a choppy feel. This was also a long book at almost 500 pages, so I was a bit shocked at the abrupt ending and the news that it wasn't a standalone novel. I did enjoy the time period and the characters and would recommend it to any WWI fiction lovers. I was given access to an arc by the publisher for my review.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer. Rocky Recio!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: FASCINATING!!
Review: Loved this book of the 3 Fry sisters, one involved with the suffragettes & WWI. It was captivating & wonderful I totally enjoyed every bit of it. Can't wait to read the next book!!!
Reviewer: Jenny S.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Unforgettable Adventure
Review: This book will transport you back to the time of the Great War. Where the Fry sisters take center stage. You will witness them slowly open up and blossom as the years tick by. Cecelia the eldest is steady, loyal, and is always questioning if her mother loves her. Etta and Jessie are twins, that are completely different in every way. Both are head strong and determined to do what they dream, no matter what anyone has to say. Etta an artist who wants to live the bohemian lifestyle. Jessie is determined to become a nurse and explore the world. Their mother Christina has deeply guarded secrets of her own that can change the entire dynamic of the family.As the years march on the girls spread their wings and fly. Etta to Italy with her Italian boyfriend Carlo. Jessie is sent to Egypt as an Army nurse, where she meets Azzi. Cecelia stays in London working at her father's photography store. Every moment thinking about her German fiancé that she has not heard from since the war started. Everything has a cloak of secrecy, no one wanting to tell their mother who they are in love with and what is actually happening in their lives.This is the first book in a series of three and the ending perfectly sets up the second book. I cannot wait to read it! Love in a Time of War did begin a bit slow; it took some time to become fully immersed. Once I was, I flew through the pages wanting to know what happens to these dynamic, deeply layered characters. I love that the author based this book on her actual family members. Thank you to Adrienne Chinn, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, and NetGalley for sending me unforgettable adventure.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I liked how the author kept the pace of the novel moving well with the characters well defined. A good insight into the many areas of conflict of the First World War.