| In 1945, Brigit Kirke’s goal
to flee from Nazi imprisonment seemed close enough to grasp.
Until they trapped her in the Austrian woods, which left
her with two choices – tell them what she knows about a
precious heirloom or jump off the cliff behind her.
Brigit is certain if she goes with them, they will kill
her.
Now in the present day, Amanda Rivans is
determined to locate the Empress Brooch and hopes to also learn
a bit about her ancestors in the process.
What she discovers may not be the idyllic picture she had
painted of her family, and it is up to Amanda to find peace with
her discoveries.
Cindy McCormick Martinusen’s storytelling
is sure to please historical fans everywhere.
With incredible flair, she paints an honest portrayal of
WWII history and the Nazi reign.
Ms. Martinusen has penned a wonderfully rich story that
covers so much without ever becoming preachy.
As this is the third book in a series, WINTER PASSING
(2000) and BLUE NIGHT (2001), readers may want to have read the
first two books beforehand, though I felt NORTH OF TOMORROW was
completely satisfactory as a stand-alone.
At times, I did find the history behind the
brooch made for slow reading, but the characters’ depth made
up for that. I
never faired well in history anyway, so I usually get a little
bogged down in historical details.
This is my own quirk, and I am certain others will have
no problems with the accurate accounts. |
