Beyond the Shadow of War (The War Series) - Softcover

Moody, Diane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692612076 ISBN 13: 9780692612071

Publisher: Old Barn Trace Books, 2016

Synopsis

The long awaited sequel to Diane Moody's, Of Windmills and War.When the war finally ended in May of 1945, Lieutenant Danny McClain made good on his promise to come back for Anya in Holland. He expected her to put up a fight, but instead found her exhausted and utterly broken. Maybe it was unfair, asking her to marry him when she was so vulnerable. But this much he knew: he would spend a lifetime helping to make her whole again.The war had taken everything from Anya--her family, her friends, her home, her faith. She clung to the walls she'd fortressed around her heart, but what future did she have apart from Danny? At least she wouldn't be alone anymore.Or so she thought. When the American troops demobilize, Danny is sent home, forced to leave Anya behind in England. There she must wait with the other 70,000 war brides for passage to America. As England picks up the pieces of war's debris in the months that follow, Anya shares a flat with three other war brides in London and rediscovers the healing bond of friendships.Once again, Danny and Anya find themselves oceans apart, their marriage confined to little more than the handwritten pages of their letters while wondering if the shadow of war will ever diminish.

About this title

About the Author:

Born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Diane Hale Moody is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. She lives with her husband Ken in the rolling hills just outside of Nashville. They are the proud parents of two grown and extraordinary children, Hannah and Ben. To date, Diane has penned thirteen books with several more projects vying for her attention. She and her husband Ken, who writes as McMillian Moody, founded OBT Bookz in 2011. When she's not reading or writing, Diane enjoys an eclectic taste in music and movies, great coffee, and the company of good friends. Visit Diane's website at dianemoody.net and her blog, "just sayin'" at dianemoody.blogspot.com.

Review:

What the readers are saying:

"Diane Moody brings the story of the War Brides to life,; sharing their hopes, dreams and insecurities in such detail I felt I was leaving old friends behind at the end of the book." 
"Oh my goodness. I just don't know how to review this book. It has so many layers. I wasn't sure I would like it as much as Of Windmills and War, but I really, really did." 
"As always Diane keeps the reader captivated at all times.  I felt like I was on the journey with Danny and Anya and rejoiced with tears when they're united. I highly recommend this book." 
"When Diane writes you feel the emotions of the people whether it is despair..love...fear...exhaustion...anger...etc. I never knew much about the"war brides". Beyond the Shadows of War opened my eyes to a part of history I was not familiar with. Loved every word...felt every emotion..."

About this edition

• Publisher: Old Barn Trace Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0692612076
• ISBN 13: 9780692612071
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 529