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During the turmoil of World War II, Lilly Clark’s heart is torn between the hope of letters from her sweetheart Reggie and the arrival of Heinrick Zook, a quiet German immigrant in a small South Dakota town. As war rages overseas, local attitudes toward German-Americans grow hostile, fueled by rumors of Heinrick’s ancestry. Despite the tension, Lilly feels drawn to him, finding compassion where fear resides. The novel explores whether love and faith can bridge deep prejudice, and whether the exchange of letters—both from the enemy and from home—can guide a young woman's choices amid global conflict.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Christian Fiction/Christian Romance
Authors: Susan May Warren
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