Bleeker, Emily
When We Were Enemies: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9781662509889
- author:
- Bleeker, Emily
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lake Union Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 347
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.7 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
When We Were Enemies A Novel by Emily Bleeker A powerful novel about family secrets and devastating choices, set against the backdrop of two women's lives, separated by generations. Elise Branson is different from her maternal line, with a mother who is an award-winning actress and a late grandmother who was a beloved Hollywood icon. As Elise's upcoming wedding coincides with a documentary being made about her grandmother, she finds herself in the spotlight. Meanwhile, Vivian Snow, a small-town Indiana girl, lends her support to the war effort as a translator in the nearby Italian POW camp, where she falls in love with a soldier and must keep a shocking secret hidden. As the past and present collide, Elise and Vivian are forced to confront their choices and the consequences that follow. This heart-wrenching novel explores the devastating impact of secrets and the power of hope for the future. With its complex characters and gripping storyline, When We Were Enemies A Novel is a powerful exploration of family, love, and the enduring legacy of the past.