Until Our Time Comes
In autumn 1939, the Germans invade Poland. American horsewoman Adia Kensington feels responsible for the safety of the 250 Arabian horses at the Janów Podlaski stables: a national treasure in Poland. As she starts evacuating the horses, she is assisted by the English spy Bret Conway, despite her antagonism towards him.
They embark on a dangerous trek with all the horses but encounter obstacles that force them to return to Janów, with some horses lost in the fighting and confusion. The stables and the remaining horses, including the two most precious stud horses, are taken over by the oncoming Germans. Fortunately, the officer in charge values these Arabian horses as much as Adia and Bret do, and food is made available for them. Meanwhile Adia and Bret separately help resistance forces.
This novel interweaves the romance between Adia and Bret with WWII history. While it is, in a way, just another in the ‘Americans and British saved Europe in WWII’ genre, it is lifted by the author’s intense knowledge of, and love of, horses. Another plus is the beautifully concealed twist at the end. Horse lovers will enjoy this novel and root for the safety and security of the two stud horses, not to mention the little pickpocket Ewan.
