Do you like historical fiction set during World War
Two? If so, the Winged Coronet by Joe Freitus weaves an engaging yarn during the
tensions ramping up to D-Day.
During a storm, Sister Anne Marie, a nursing Daughter of
Charity, mysteriously appears and bicycles toward the communities on the French
side of the English Channel. Her
official documents indicate her mission is to serve the medical needs of the
various seaside denizens, so symbolized by her winged coronet in her
pannier. But her mission almost fails
from the start with a nearly fatal roadside accident.
Herr Major Henri Reichert steps in to help the Sisters of
Charity after the occupying German forces confiscated or destroyed their
previous clinic and housing quarters.
This former German army officer and World War One veteran has opened up
his chateaux apartments to Mother Mary Rachael and her latest charge, Sister Anne
Marie, who arrives unexpectedly as a casualty.
Herr Major, a man of surprising resources, revives the injured sister as
he sees to it she is on the mend so she can work in the local clinic.
Meanwhile, the Gestapo watches the resentful civilians for evidence
of the French Resistance, including new comer Sister Anne Marie, whom they
suspect is on more than just a mission of mercy. Their suspicion puts the nun in peril,
especially when skirmishes with the Allies intensify and radio broadcasts from
London babble with coded messages.
So the Winged Coronet
unfolds a cloak-and-dagger mystery with a taboo romance between a French nun
and former German officer. The flavor of
the English, French, and German accents in the writing makes the characters
more distinct and real, while maintaining the balance of a smooth read without
distraction. Simply put, I recommend Winged Coronet as a story that both men
and women would enjoy.
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More info: WINGED CORONET by Joe Freitus
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Other post in this series:
BTTT (part 1) - The Colter Church Conspiracy (2012)
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More info: WINGED CORONET by Joe Freitus
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Other post in this series:
BTTT (part 1) - The Colter Church Conspiracy (2012)
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