Thanks to Net Galley for my review copy.
This is a debut book for Nicole M Miller and well worth the read. The book is set in Poland at the outbreak of WW2 and does cover the hardships and horrors of war without being graphic or excessive. The story of the Poland Arabian horses and what happened to them was gripping. I hadn't heard of thi
...Read MoreRead more about Thanks to Net Galley for my reviews story and actually did look it up to find more details. While some of the characters are fiction there is elements of what actually happened and how. I didn't want to put this book down as I just needed to see what would happen.
The book starts with Bret who is a British spy, catches a young orphan boy Ewan pickpocketing. Adia a horse trainer at the Arabian horse stud steps in front to protect him. They are meant to have dinner but due to unforeseen circumstances Bret doesn't show up. The next time they meet is at the Horse stud where Adia is wanting to protect the horses from the Nazi's. The manager of the stud asks Bret to keep her safe. There are side characters including young Ewan who does tend to do more than pickpocket he steals scenes.
This is one book that as I was reading I could see as a movie or mini series. It doesn't always happen when I read but maybe because of the subject I could picture what was happening. There were times I could feel what the characters felt. Being the book is set in Poland we see how many of the civilians suffered during the war.
I wish I could share more about this book as there is so much to unpack but then you wouldn't need to read it and you would miss out on one of my top reads of the year. I would love to be in a book club discussing this book. While I know the book did end well I hope there will be a follow up as I would love to read more of this author. Read LessRead less about Thanks to Net Galley for my review
