I absolutely loved this one. Diane Chamberlain has been one of my favorite authors for some time. Her work is flawless and The Stolen Marriage is now one of my favorite books. First of all the cover is gorgeous!
I was not expecting to be thrown right into the story
without warning! There we are with Tess in chaos right off the bat. The
prologue is so engaging that all you want to do is keep reading so you can find
out what happens next!
The Stolen Marriage is the story of Tess DeMello, a young aspiring nurse living
in Maryland’s Little Italy. Tess in engaged to her childhood sweetheart,
Vincent. When Vincent, a new doctor, makes a decision to travel to Chicago to
help with the Polio epidemic, Tess is left behind to continue her nursing
studies and prepare for her wedding. Tess becomes impatient when Vincent’s
return is delayed by his volunteering. Tess and her best friend decide to get
away for a weekend. Tess’ life will take a turn that she could not have
imagined.
The majority of the story is
set in the town of Hickory, NC during WWII and the Polio epidemic. There are
quite a few characters in this book and each with a purpose. You will fall in
love with each one and others, well.. not so much.
I am a huge fan of historical
fiction, in particular during WWII. Though this story takes place thousands of miles
from the battlefield, the effects of the war are always present. I enjoy a story
where characters are subtlety developed and grow right before your eyes.
This is one of those books
that will stay with you for years to come. With unforgettable characters and a
story that will keep you guessing throughout. One of the best books this year.
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