The Soldiers Wife, Margaret Leroy
The Soldiers Wife, Margaret Leroy
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The Soldier's Wife

Author: Margaret Leroy

Narrator: Alison Larkin

Unabridged: 10 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/25/2013


Synopsis

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.

About Margaret Leroy

Margaret Leroy is the author of Trust, which was televised in the U.K.; Postcards from Berlin, a New York Times Notable Book; and Yes, My Darling Daughter, which was chosen for the summer reading list by O, the Oprah Magazine. Margaret is married with two children and lives in London.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mandy on January 29, 2016

This book is simply beautiful. Beautifully written and such admirable characters that left such an imprint on my soul. Gorgeous story of love during WW2. Love this! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!......more

Goodreads review by Toni on July 13, 2011

Loved it! Something about books with an island setting always draw me in. I've become greatly intrigued with The Channel Islands in particular ever since reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This book only served to reinforce that fascination. The Soldier's Wife had so much to s......more

Goodreads review by Laura on July 21, 2016

This has to be one of my favourite books of the year so far; I enjoyed how the author shunned typical historical fiction patterns and chose to set her story on the isle of Guernsey during world war two. Historically, we are perhaps guilty of forgetting about the inhabitants of the small islands caug......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on March 01, 2021

This book is quite powerful. I've literally just read the last page and I think it will stay with me for a long time. The author really shows the effects of war time from various perspectives and makes you think to how it may have been living during WW2 and the occupation.......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on April 28, 2020

This story of a woman's (Vivienne De La Mare) bravery and fortitude during the German occupation of Guernsey during WWII; a channel Island off the coast of England. Her husband Eugene was fighting for England in Germany. Her home was shared by her two daughters and her mother in- law. She could have fle......more