Brilliant collaboration between three of my favorite authors. A scarf designed to unite the old with the new weaves together their individual stories set during WWI. The scarf is a brilliant symbol of hope, a gift of love and friendship during the darkest moments of the war.

Each author pens a story of a young woman who meets the hardships of war with resilience. Each woman found the courage to write her own story, learning to find acceptance and self-worth while utilizing her individual talents to serve and bring hope to others. While I loved each story, I found Genevieve's story resonated the most with me.

A perfect blend of history and romance. The threads of each individual story are woven together into a brilliant masterpiece at the satisfying conclusion.

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I absolutely loved this well written work of historical fiction, set in World War I. Three women, Iris, Clara and Genevieve, all volunteer for different aspects of service, exposed to the brutality and bloodshed during the war. Their stories weave together perfectly, through the element of a beautifully designed scarf from Liberty of London, a scarf that represents hope. The setting and details were so real, painting a picture I will remember. The relationships they developed were depicted so well, I felt like I was watching a movie of the time period. I highly recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction with a touch of romance. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This book was a fantastic historical fiction. Leaning on a scarf and its significance throughout different lives during WWI, it really was an interesting book to read.

This book introduces you to three women around the world, Iris (a scarf maker in London), Geneviève (a phone operator in Maine), and Clara (a nurse in Belgium). Not only do you see how the war affects them , you also watch them in what appears to be the beginning of fall in love and see how the Liberty scarf plays a significant role in their lives at the time.

It was a beautifully written story. I really enjoyed all three POVs and their individual stories. Though they were great all by themselves, I really appreciated their connections, especially seeing the scarf flow through the story. I appreciated seeing it from the beginning.

It was a great story! I appreciated their connections history, and really just the overall story. I thought it was a great book for fans of historical fiction!

So, if you’re looking for a WWI novel, or a book little different from the normal historical fiction novels, I’d recommend this one!

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When you think about it, scarves don't really seem all that important. For some they are a fashion piece. For others they are a source of comfort. For those living in the winter months they are a way to keep warm. So how is this little piece of fabric so important that three authors came together to write a historical fiction novel? Well, let me say that you might just be surprised as you read the pages of The Liberty Scarf.

First let me say how well these authors collaborated together. Each piece of the story was well balanced, beautifully written, and perfectly placed. I will say that as each of the three stories ended I was questioning why they appeared to end so, well oddly for lack of a better word. Almost abruptly, like we weren't getting the full story. But I kept reading, and I am so glad I did. It all comes together at the very end. There are no questions remaining, and it was actually refreshing to read a story written that way. Some may not appreciate it, and I admit I was scratching my head while reading, but I liked it in the end.

The scarf weaves itself through the story and the lives of these characters in a way I never dreamed of. It shows how lives can be so different, and yet connected from different parts of the world during the same time period. If I had to choose a favorite character it would probably be Iris. She was spunky, and just a gal I could see myself getting into trouble with.

Historical fiction fans will not only embrace this story, but come to love the characters, their charm, and the beautiful way this simple scarf touches their lives. Romance fans will enjoy the sweet love stories. Readers will learn from the powerful message this scarf brings. I highly recommend putting The Liberty Scarf on your TBR. It's a quick read and well worth your time.

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The Liberty Scarf is more than a piece of fabric–it’s a symbol of hope, resilience, and unity in the face of war, binding these three women together in an indelible bond.

These three women, Iris Braxton, Geneviève Tremblay, Clara Janssens are each unique in their own way. They are definitely strong willed and love with a great fierceness. I enjoyed each of their stories!

This novel did not flow as well as I expected. It tends to feel more like a collection of short stories instead of one novel. Each part starts over with different characters and it takes a bit to get into this section of the story. But the scarf is ever present and it definitely gives hope and ties all of them together with a bond that is unstoppable.

This is narrated by a wonderful tag team: Ann Marie Gideon; Gary Furlong; Caroline Hewitt; Saskia Maarleveld. Excellent…especially with the different dialects.

Need a good WWI tale with hope as it’s center…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins/Harper Muse and the three authors; Aimie Runyan, J'nell Ciesielski, and Rachel McMillan for the opportunity to read The Liberty Scarf. It was an amazing novel involving three strong women focusing on their struggles, perseverance, and their search for true love during WWI.

I loved how the novel was divided into three parts. I found myself not wanting any of the stories to end. I was so thrilled to realize they all shared a special scarf which gave them all hope during their wartime struggles. This special scarf ultimately connected each of the women with one another.

I always enjoy stories about regular people who fought during WWI. These stories all did a wonderful job of showing just how difficult it was for women to work and help their countries during WWI. I also enjoyed how real the characters felt and how I was quickly absorbed in their everyday lives. I rooted for each one of them to not only succeed in their endeavors, but to also find love while doing so.

The strongest theme in this novel was hope. I truly appreciated how the three women not only continued to have hope throughout their individual struggles, but they also never gave up on that hope. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read stories about the unity of strong and independent women during wartime and beyond. It was a five star read for me.

As I began reading this book, I traveled to the harsh days of WW1. I followed the characters to Maine, London, France and Belgium. I really enjoyed getting to know Iris, Genevieve and Clara,

Each of the women experienced growth as they learned to adapt and summon up courage while dealing with an ever changing world. They served sacrificially while surviving the losses and horrors of war. Holding on to hope helped each young lady to forge meaningful friendships and enduring love connections.

I loved the way the arts were woven into the storyline. Scarves were designed, architecture was appreciated, paintings were admired and a much loved violin was played to perfection.

Written by three authors, the storyline came together beautifully. I loved the ending! So very satisfying!

I received complimentary copies of this book through AustenProse from Harper Muse and NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

“‘Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all.’”

The Liberty Scarf is truly a story not to be missed! This beautifully written story tells how a simple scarf links the journeys of three very different women and their experiences in World War I. Each woman was incredible in her own way. Iris painted scarves for the Liberty Company, but was determined to become the first female designer for them. I loved the story of how she and Rex met and how she viewed her design as a way to help bring hope to others during the war. Geneviève is a telephone operator who has the opportunity to serve the war effort by relaying important messages. The scarf is given to her as a gift from Maxime when they meet and it and their friendship gives her hope and courage. Clara is a nurse taking care of soldiers who are sick and wounded at a military hospital. For her, the scarf represents the courage it takes to move on from a traumatic experience. Their story, told from their unique perspectives was brilliantly told from beginning to end. I truly enjoyed watching each couple as they met and got to know each other and learning about each of their roles in the war. The authors do an amazing job at weaving together their stories in a way that makes you feel as if you are experiencing everything with the characters.

I love the way three first world war romances are linked together by a scarf. Although The Liberty Scarf is written by three authors, it flows seemlessly from start to finish. The central theme to this story is hope, and that is embodied in the line “Hope is a thing with feathers”, which is included in the design on the scarf and pops up throughout the book. Set mostly during 1917 and 1918, this story features three couples, each of which comprises two strong characters. First up there is Liberty of London paint girl cum fabric designer Iris Braxton, who is determined to convince the store management to allow her to design a scarf for them. I loved her spunk as much as I loved the ethereal beauty of her designs. Perfectly matched with Iris is injured Captain Rex Conrad, an architect by trade, who champions her work while falling for the beauty of her imagery. While in England, Rex travels the country with two of his also injured friends addresing groups and landed gentry in a bid to raise money for the war effort. He and Iris are separated when he is called back to the front. Signal Corp telephone operator Geneviève Tremblay is Québécois by birth and speaks both English and French fluently. While operating telephones near the front in France and Belgium, she meets French armée de l’air pilot Captain Maxime Auvray. The attraction between these two is instant despite her being all but engaged to another man. I loved that in return for helping him choose a scarf for his sister, he buys one for her too. Although they are soon separated, Geneviève and Maxime maintain their friendship through letters. The final couple are Belgian nurse Clara Janssens and French violin virtuoso Roman Allaire, a member of the Belgian army’s symphonie army. Roman’s music is sublime, but these two meet because he has contracted pneumonia and she nurses him back to health by talking to him constantly about anything at all, which leads him to nickname her Sheherezade. War and injury separate these two as well, although they write. It is injury that brings the scarf into Roman’s life when it is used as a torniquet to stop him bleeding to death. This whole story is moving, balancing the horors of war against the beauty of hope. I loved the lyrical writing and the way that imagery put me right there on the page, whether it was joining Rex to slog through the filth and mud of the trenches or helpng Clara make up hospital beds with crisply starched sheets and perfect corners while the smell of lye and bleach tickled her nostrils. This really has been an extraordiary book and one that I feel honoured to have read.

The Liberty Scarf was all that I had hoped it would be and more! Runyan, Ciesielski, and McMillian always weave engrossing and heart palpitating stories. I won't lie and say I didn't cry a few times! The writing is beautiful and I love the setting!

Historical fiction readers will enjoy this collection of three novellas setting place in World War One.. Iris, designs a print featuring the Liberty peacock with the quote from Emily Dickinson,”hope is the thing with feathers.” It is made into a scarf and featured in each story. I was expecting the stories to flow together a little better.

I love these authors’ collaborations, and The Liberty Scarf is a beautiful novel about the power of love and devotion amidst death and destruction. A scarf from the famed Liberty department store in London links three women from battered London to the battlefields in France to the hospitals of Belgium. I loved how the thread of the beloved scarf that meant so much to each and every woman wove through the storylines to help me learn more about WWI. Each storyline was beautiful and unique, and the way they come together in the end is satisfying and lovely. Highly recommend!

This ww1 historical with 3 novellas by 3 authors linked by a scarf was interesting but for some reason, I wasn't fond of it, so won't share the review with Amazon. Perhaps it is because the format was pdf which is awkward for me to read and interrupts the flow of the book.

The story is set during WW2. 3 different novellas, 3 different couples, but all tied by a common idea - hope - and by obe item - a bright scarf with a riot of colors and a message of hope written through the design. I love that they are individual stories, yet tied together. With three stories, I felt I could read 1 story, put it down, and come back without missing anything. There's also love stories woven through. Enjoyable read.
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Three different stories about three women during WWI with one scarf...written by three different authors. This was definitely a unique concept and one that was truly enjoyable. I am an avid reader of historical fiction, WWI being one of my favorite. Saying that, this is a book I would highly recommend to people who have that interest. With the theme of hope, these were heartwarming stories. My thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Three historical fiction authors have successfully collaborated again to write a wonderful story of love and hope set during WW1. I loved how the scarf starts as a dream of a young women and becomes a symbol of hope and the future. I did prefer parts one and two stories over the third, however I loved the ending, how the three stories connected and intertwined to make a beautiful HEA. If you enjoy reading historical fiction books The Liberty Scarf is a must. 4 stars

I would like to thank the authors, HarperCollins Focus and NetGalley for my free copy of this novel, in exchange for my honest review.

The Liberty Scarf
by Aimie K. Runyan and others
Pub Date: Nov. 19, 2024
Thanks to the authors, publishers and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
From acclaimed authors Aimie K. Runyan, J'nell Ciesielski, and Rachel McMillan comes an evocative, three-part novel about a thread of connection during World War I--a single scarf that links three extraordinary women, each battling societal expectations, enduring the devastations of war, and striving for personal growth amidst the chaos. The Liberty Scarf is a testament to the resilience of women and the enduring power of hope and unity in the harshest of times.

In the midst of a seemingly endless war, a scarf connects three women in the cold winter of 1917 . . .
The three successful historical fiction authors J’Nell Ciesielski, Rachel McMillan and Aimie K. Runyan all create and weave narratives where a special scarf connects the three women together, and it’s a gift and a symbol of friendship, beauty, hope, love and peace.

Set during one of history’s destructive and bloodiest wars, fought in the battle fields and trenches of France between the winters of 1917 to 1918, I highly recommend The Liberty Scarf and five stars from me.

Overall I felt the concept was good but felt the story was disjointed and needed a more cohesive storyline to make it a better read
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One scarf tying 3 amazing women together. I love it!

The Liberty Scarf is written by three of the most talented authors I have read. Their talent for historical fiction is top of the writing world and must-read authors on their own, put them all into one book and it a guarantee read for me. I could not put the book down and am ready to yell it from the rooftops that everyone should read this book.

All three women characters were strong. They were living through a war and doing what they could to help stop the Nazi’s. I liked that each women had a different job to do. The way they were contributing was different but just as important. I cannot pick a favorite as they were all my favorite as I was reading their story.

The ending is, of course, my favorite part. I could not have asked for a better way to end to the book.

The premise of the story was so intriguing, three lives and stories tethered by one scarf. But the three stories did not feel as connected as I had expected them to be... more like three different stories with the common element of a scarf.