Wives of War
In the heat of WWII, Scarlett is determined to find her missing fiancé, Thomas, and to do her bit for the war effort. Along the way, she encounters Ellie, an Irish girl with optimism and pluck. Ellie is looking for a man, and the European battlefront is just the place for her to find one. Ellie is also looking to help the Allies finally end the war. These two become inseparable, helping each other through various adventures throughout the novel. Partway through, a third heroine is introduced, Lucy, who is brave, determined, and ambitious. Lucy has grander plans for her life than a husband and family; she wants to become a doctor.
Gradually, for Scarlett, her grand adventure becomes more and more about helping people in need, and less and less about finding Thomas. This is especially clear to the reader when a soldier named James joins the fray. Lucy has lessons to learn about herself and life in general. As for Ellie, her story encompasses twists that give the story just a little more depth. Watching each of these nurse’s love story is a pleasure, especially with Lane’s depiction of each woman’s downfalls and hopes. The character description and development is especially memorable; each heroine has relatable desires and dreams. With more substance than just a love story, Wives of War is hard to put down, and an excellent addition to one’s library.
