  | Book Details Title: The Whispers of War |
Book DescriptionReview Praise for The Whispers of War “Julia Kelly’s story about the bonds of female friendship threatened by senseless government policies is timeless and moving, and her trio of heroines had my heart from the start. A gripping tale by a writer at the top of her game.” — Fiona Davis, nationally bestselling author of The Chelsea Girls”A story of exquisite tenderness, The Whispers of War beautifully captures just how precious female friendship can be, and shines a light onto an important but less well-known aspect of war. Add to that rich historical detail and a cast of engaging characters and you have a must-read for all historical fiction fans.” — Natasha Lester, USA Today bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress”The Whispers of War is a beautifully told story, and a timely reminder that history works in chillingly familiar patterns. Julia Kelly writes gripping, moving historic fiction that’s not to be missed.” — Kelly Rimmer, USA Today bestselling author of The Things We Cannot Say”This book was refreshing in a sea of much WWII fiction. At its heart, it is the story of friendship. In this case, three women who became each other’s family and whose devotion is tested in a world changing through war and new roles for women. Heartwarming and compelling, it lifts the reader to a place of beauty and joy even as the shadows of impending war threaten to shatter life as they know it. New love, family secrets, and national loyalties shape the friendships. Though WWII fiction is a regular genre of mine, I felt that The Whispers of War elevated the human story of it in ways that felt brand new. And – as I always love to learn through historical fiction – I was pleased (and horrified) to learn about the extensiveness of internments and the darkness that fear and propaganda can harbor. Kelly touched on themes that are found throughout history, giving it a human face.” — Camille Di Maio, bestselling author of The Beautiful Strangers”Kelly skillfully balances narratives from all three friends’ perspectives…Women’s friendship overcomes the villainy of war in this engaging historical fiction.”, Kirkus Reviews”Kelly’s latest outing movingly depicts the importance of female friendship in wartime… Rich with historical detail and anchored by an utterly convincing friendship at its heart, this should find a wide audience among historical-fiction fans, book clubs, and readers who enjoy stories of the important roles women play in one another’s lives.”, BooklistPraise for The Light Over London “Sweeping, stirring, and heartrending in all the best ways, this tale of one of WWII’s courageous, colorful, and enigmatic Gunner Girls will take your breath away.” — ―Kristin Harmel, International bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amelie and The Sweetness of Forgetting“Deftly weaving together past and present, Kelly tells a fresh, heartfelt story of sisterhood and sacrifice, culminating in a gut-punch finish. Perfect for fans of The Alice Network.” — –Michelle Gable, New York Times bestselling author of A Paris Apartment”The Light over London is a poignant reminder that there is no limit to what women can do. A nostalgic, engrossing read.” — –Julia London, New York Times bestselling author of Seduced by a Scot”Kelly weaves an intricate, tender, and convincing tale of war and romance with skill and suspense.”, –Publishers Weekly Read more About the Author Julia Kelly is the award–winning author of books about ordinary women and their extraordinary stories. In addition to writing, she’s been an Emmy–nominated producer, journalist, marketing professional, and (for one summer) a tea waitress. Julia called Los Angeles, Iowa, and New York City home before settling in London. Readers can visit JuliaKellyWrites.com to learn more about all of her books and sign up for her newsletter so they never miss a new release. Read more Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Prologue prologue How quickly Marie had become used to her new routine. Breakfast for two in the morning—porridge cooked on the hob with water since milk was already becoming scarce. On days when she wasn’t working, she would tidy up and do any necessary food shopping before a small lunch. And, without fail, just around two o’clock, she’d listen for the brass flap of the letter box to squeak open and the second post to drop with a satisfying thunk onto the polished entryway floor. Now she sat wrapped in a blanket in the corner of the big rose-patterned sofa that faced the mews she’d come to think of as home. She’d somehow managed to forget everything—the war, her worries, her fears—and relax into the pages of her book, a Rosamond Lehmann novel she’d borrowed from the built-in shelf next to the fireplace. Forbidden at her aunt and uncle’s flat, it seemed less daring here, as though she were the sort of woman who read about divorce and affairs every day. Marie was so caught up that it was only when the letter box flap rattled back into place that she realized the post had arrived. Setting her book and blanket aside, she slipped her stockinged feet into a well-loved pair of slippers and rose. Shivering, she pulled her light blue cardigan tighter as she stepped into the corridor and crouched to scoop up the scattered letters. She began flipping through them, looking for her name. She may technically have been a guest in this house, but she still received a letter or two a day. Marie set aside two brown envelopes on the little sideboard. Three large square envelopes followed those. Then she saw her neatly typed name on a slim white envelope. She ripped it open. Her hand began to tremble even as she stared down at the cheap paper, willing the sentences to rearrange themselves. Desperate for them to say something else. But there was no denying the typed words. Her legs buckled under her, and she crumpled to the floor. Read more Customers Review: The characters were well described,and the plot was well woven. Any reader who is interested in the events surrounding Europe during this period,will find this novel hard to put down
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