Books like The Moon Looked Down by Dorothy Garlock
Set in World War II‑era Illinois, Dorothy Garlock’s story follows Sophie Heller and her family, recent German immigrants to the small town of Victory. As the war intensifies, local townsfolk turn discriminatory, blaming the Hellers for a train derailment and marginalizing them. A high school teacher, who initially clashes with Sophie over cultural differences, eventually comes to her aid. Their developing relationship offers a lens on wartime prejudice and the possibility of love amid adversity.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Dorothy Garlock
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