A Light Beyond The Trenches by Alan Hlad

 My Rating: 5.0

In WWI, four very different lives intertwine across Europe from Germany to France—Anna is a German Red Cross nurse, her fiance Bruno is a soldier tortured by deadly secrets of his own, and his tormented French mistress. and Max is Jewish pianist blinded on the battlefield, 

Hlad is a very gifted writer who captures every character so well - including Max's guide dog Nia and Anna's father Norbie. From the overrun hospitals to having to scrounge for turnips and leeks for their meals, you feel like you are right there in the cold of Germany. I couldn't wait to get back to this book. I think I may have enjoyed this even more than The Long Flight Home - although they were both amazing. I can't wait to read more by this author.

Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict

 My Rating: 4.9

This starts in 1908 when Clemmie and Winston are married and covers their many years together. She was a driving force in Winston's career as well as implementing groundbreaking ideas such a air-raid shelters and job initiatives for women during WWII.

I have thoroughly enjoyed every book I have read of Benedict's and this was no exception. Despite Winston and Clementine's difficult beginnings, they were a powerful duo who left an indelible mark on the world. This was a thoroughly enjoyable and also educational read. I can't wait to read more by this fabulous author.