"An entertaining WW II romance"
In 1945, the retreating German army destroys the bridges
and ferries that enable passage across the Rhein. This
virtually cuts off the Village from the Fatherland and
leaves it wide open to the invading allied forces. Not
long afterward, the American army enters the Village as an
occupying force. Villager Lisa Forster sees a tall Yankee soldier as he
parades into her hometown. He notices her too and both
share a smile of acknowledgment. Not long afterward, Andy
Merrill and Lisa start seeing one another, soon fall in
love, and want to marry. However, though she is a
civilian, the brass considers her an adversary of the
United States, as the American leadership does not condone
fraternizing, let alone marrying, the enemy. This is an entertaining WW II romance that provides a deep
vivid picture of the impact of the American army on a
nearly defeated Germany. The story line contains a
delightful romance between two wonderful lead characters
that the audience will adore. However, it is the
historical perspective that makes this novel have cross
genre appeal and is worthy of a sequel perhaps starring
Andy's Thor-like buddy John "Red" Starbuck with a sidebar
on how well Lisa and Andy are doing and if they gain
acceptance in the post war era. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted March 8, 2003
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