Notes of Love and War
by Betty Bolte
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Pub Date Jul 28 2020 | Archive Date Aug 13 2020
Mystic Owl Publishing | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
Audrey Harper needs more than home and hearth to satisfy her self-worth despite being raised with the idea that a woman’s place is in the home. Working as a music critic for the city newspaper in Baltimore, Maryland, during the Second World War, she’s enjoyed both financial freedom and personal satisfaction in a job well done. When she uncovers evidence of German spies working to sabotage a secret bomber plane being manufactured in her beloved city, she must choose between her sense of duty to protect her city and the urgings of her boss, her family, and her fiancé to turn over her evidence to the authorities. But when her choices lead her and her sister into danger, she is forced to risk life and limb to save her sister and bring the spies to justice.
Set against the backdrop of the flourishing musical community during the 1940s in Baltimore, Notes of Love and War weaves together the pleasure of musical performance with the dangers of espionage and spying.
A Note From the Publisher
PAPERBACK (ISBN 9781733973656)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781733973649 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Christine S, Reviewer
I am doing this review earlier than planned as thought it was out in the beginning of june but it 's not it 's out in july and i had already finished the book before realising this but i couldn't wait to read it and i loved it. i read it slowly as i wanted to fully take in the story and i am glad i did as it's partly based on a real story. i loved the characters although at times i got annoyed with audrey as i felt some of her decisions were a little selfish. i have read many book set around world war 2 but none set in America which is what sparked my interest in this book. This i would highly recommend
Nicole S, Bookseller
A beautiful read set in Maryland, US during the later part of the Second World War. We get to follow intelligent, charismatic, and ambitious Audrey Harper, a young journalist as she navigates demands of the war, relationships with family, love, ambition, a career, and espionage. Despite the historical context, Audrey is someone to identify with, in her desire to prove herself, find freedom and independence, and do good work. The dilemmas she struggles with at their core are ones we may find in our own lives (well hopefully not the world war and espionage part!), but the relationships with family, work and personal life and balancing other's expectations of us. She is such an utterly understandable and loveable protagonist, that it is impossible not to root for her.
I found the novel compelling and easy to read. We see a strong, determined young woman fight for what she wants as we get glimpses of other women's lives during the war. The question of working women comes up quite a bit, and we follow a story of female empowerment. It also is historical fiction so the presence of the war, and the letters from the front provide a background to anchor the story. Finally, I loved reading the author's note and finding out which aspects of the story are based on her own family history! I find those grains of truth especially fascinating. Overall definitely recommend!
I received an advanced copy of this book on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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