Will a chance meeting in a time of war change her life forever? Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval--even marry a man she doesn't love. While Allie has nearly resigned herself to that fate, Lt Walter Novak--fearless in the cockpit but...
Will a chance meeting in a time of war change her life forever?
Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval--even marry a man she doesn't love. While Allie has nearly resigned herself to that fate, Lt Walter Novak--fearless in the cockpit but hopeless with women--takes his last furlough at home in California before being shipped overseas.
Walt and Allie meet and begin a correspondence that will change their lives. As letters fly between Walt's muddy bomber base in England and Allie's mansion in an orange grove, their friendship binds them together. But can they untangle the secrets, commitments, and expectations that keep them apart?
Book 1 in the Wings of Glory series, *A Distant Melody* is an exciting and tender story of love, courage, and sacrifice during World War II.
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Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval--even marry a man she doesn't love. Lt. Walter Novak--fearless in the cockpit but hopeless with women--takes his last furlough at home in California before being shipped overseas. Walt and Allie meet at a wedding and their love of music draws them together, prompting them to begin a correspondence that will change their lives. As letters fly between Walt's muddy bomber base in England and Allie's mansion in an orange grove, their friendship binds them together. But can they untangle the secrets, commitments, and expectations that keep them apart? A Distant Melody is the first book in the WINGS OF GLORY series, which follows the three Novak brothers, B-17 bomber pilots with the US Eighth Air Force stationed in England during World War II.
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Will a chance meeting in a time of war change her life forever? Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval--even marry a man she doesn't love. While Allie has nearly resigned herself to that fate, Lt Walter Novak--fearless in the cockpit but...
Will a chance meeting in a time of war change her life forever?
Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval--even marry a man she doesn't love. While Allie has nearly resigned herself to that fate, Lt Walter Novak--fearless in the cockpit but hopeless with women--takes his last furlough at home in California before being shipped overseas.
Walt and Allie meet and begin a correspondence that will change their lives. As letters fly between Walt's muddy bomber base in England and Allie's mansion in an orange grove, their friendship binds them together. But can they untangle the secrets, commitments, and expectations that keep them apart?
Book 1 in the Wings of Glory series, *A Distant Melody* is an exciting and tender story of love, courage, and sacrifice during World War II.
*- Publisher*
Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval--even marry a man she doesn't love. Lt. Walter Novak--fearless in the cockpit but hopeless with women--takes his last furlough at home in California before being shipped overseas. Walt and Allie meet at a wedding and their love of music draws them together, prompting them to begin a correspondence that will change their lives. As letters fly between Walt's muddy bomber base in England and Allie's mansion in an orange grove, their friendship binds them together. But can they untangle the secrets, commitments, and expectations that keep them apart? A Distant Melody is the first book in the WINGS OF GLORY series, which follows the three Novak brothers, B-17 bomber pilots with the US Eighth Air Force stationed in England during World War II.
A Distant Melody (#01 in Wings Of Glory Series)$32.99
Koorong code296248
ISBN9780800734213
Pages426
PublisherBaker Book House
Publication date01 March 2010
Dimensions28 x 139 x 215mm
Weight0.97kg
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Reading this novel has reminded me just how much I love, love, love Sarah Sundin's books. From the very start, she conjures up the world of 1940s wartime, from the fashion, music and movies to the strength and resilience of the characters. And her characters are so delightfully real: despite (or maybe because of) their flaws and weaknesses, you just can help wishing you could enter their world and be part of their merry camaraderie. If you haven't yet read a novel by Sarah Sundin, you need to do it now!
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
8 years ago
Loved It
What a beautiful story of courage, honesty and falling in love with the person, not just the facade. Love, love, loved it!
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
11 years ago
Excellent Novel
I first started reading this novel about a year ago, and since then I believe I've re-read it 2 more times! The story line had me on the edge of my seat and the characters were extremely likeable. As the romance between Walt and Allie escalated so did my need to finish the book, the complications that came along with the love story created nail biting tension and the ending couldn't have been more perfect!
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
12 years ago
Good, although it took a bit long to resolve
I was tempted to give this book four stars for most of it, but I found the ending tried my patience. It looked continually as if the plot was going to be resolved, but it was delayed again and again, presumably to build suspense. While that can be effective when coupled with plot and character developments, in this case it seemed to be for no better reason than to draw out the ending. This left me frustrated, especially since I felt the conclusion was inevitable by then.
