As Dawn Breaks, Kate Breslin
As Dawn Breaks, Kate Breslin
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As Dawn Breaks

Author: Kate Breslin

Narrator: Polly Lee

Unabridged: 14 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/02/2021


Synopsis

Amid the Great War in 1918 England, munitions worker Rosalind Graham is desperate to escape the arranged marriage being forced on her by her ruthless guardian and instead follow her own course. When the Chilwell factory explodes, killing hundreds of unidentified workers, Rose realizes the world believes she perished in the disaster. Seizing the chance to escape, she risks all and assumes a new identity, taking a supervisory position in Gretna, Scotland, as Miss Tilly Lockhart.

RAF Captain Alex Baird is returning home to Gretna on a secret mission to uncover the saboteur suspected in the Chilwell explosion, as Gretna's factory is likely next. Fearing for his family's safety, he's also haunted by guilt after failing to protect his brother. Alex is surprised to discover a young woman, Miss Lockhart, renting his boyhood room, but the two eventually bond over their mutual affection for his family—until Alex receives orders to surveil her.

Rose squirms beneath Alex's scrutiny while she struggles to gain her workers' respect. But when her deception turns to danger, she and Alex must find a way to put their painful pasts behind them and together try to safeguard the future.

About Kate Breslin

A Florida girl and former bookseller, Kate Breslin migrated to the Pacific Northwest, where she lives with her guitarist husband and a persnickety cat. An award-winning poet and the author of several travel articles, Kate received Christian Retailing's 2015 Best Award for first-time author, and her debut novel, For Such a Time, is a Christy, RITA, and Carol Award finalist.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Deanne on November 25, 2021

I have read all of this author's books and will continue to do so as she is one of my absolute favorite Christian fiction historical writers. She gives absolute attention to details and her research is impeccable. Set during the Great War in England this book kept me reading, it was so hard to put do......more

Goodreads review by J'nell on March 27, 2021

Breslin's pen is masterful with brilliant strokes of romance, suspense, and the search for courage written into every page. Dazzling with historical detail, As Dawn Breaks takes readers into the heart of the war effort as women enter the factories as munitionettes, famously coined Canary Girls, whil......more

Goodreads review by Grace on December 13, 2021

*Warnings* #1 This is a long review, so pull up a chair and grab a bowl of popcorn. You’ll be here awhile. #2 When I read a review, I want substantial information. So I will not skimp on the details. Which may mean some spoilers, so watch out. Stars: 4 Synopsis: During the Great War, a young munitions......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on November 06, 2021

As Dawn Breaks was a Christian historical fiction that told place during WW1. In 1915 Great Britain suffered a lack ammunition, so women began to work in the factories. These women were called munitionettes and filled the shell casings. The entire novel is centered around these events which also inv......more

Goodreads review by Kristina on December 17, 2021

3.5 stars! Characters: I found Rose to be the most interesting character in this book. She was flawed in a relatable way and had to grow a lot as a character through the story. I loved Mr. and Mrs. Baird (the people she boarded with for most of the book. They were a sweet older couple and treated her......more