Rubies from Burma: WWII Coming of Age Saga - 9213

$7.97

A world at war. A family drama. A girl determined to win over a man she cannot have. Georgia, 1941. As the dark shadow of war looms over the world, eight-year-old Mae Lee nurses forbidden feelings for her older sister's suitor - a dashing paratrooper. When she discovers a dreadful betrayal, her thoughtless actions lead to fatal consequences. Years later, the young man she loves returns from the battlefield, scarred in body and soul. As the terrible violence on the front rages on, Mae Lee faces impossible choices that could make her lose everything. Rubies from Burma is a captivating standalone coming-of-age story. If you like wartime novels, tumultuous relationships, and relatable small-town characters, then you’ll adore Anne Lovett’s enthralling page-turner! Readers are loving Rubies from Burma! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I was mesmerized by this story and I couldn't put it down!... thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading more books by Anne Lovett." –NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A world at war. Romantic tension. A forlorn girl determined to win over a man she cannot have... Mae Lee goes through a real rite of passage, from adolescence to adulthood, forced to confront what truly matters to her in the end." –NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is not a romance story but a family saga set just before, during and long after WWII. Rubies from Burma tells the WWII coming of age story of Mae Lee Willis in South Georgia... This is a moving story spanning at least a decade about unconditional love surpassing one's own interest." –NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne Lovett's novel is what needs to be called Seraphic... Thanks a lot NetGalley for this copy, and pulling me in into a tale that shall never leave my heart for generations to come! Period Romance lovers! This Book is worth everything. Do give it a shot!"–NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I loved this bittersweet story; both the engaging plot and the wonderful prose, so that it was difficult to put down. I found it an endearing, easy read, although thought-provoking as well." –NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "All I wanted was more, more, and more, for nothing actually seemed enough to me in this wondrous tale…Period Romance lovers! This Book is worth everything. Do give it a shot!!"- Bala, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I was mesmerized by this story and I couldn't put it down!" - Nancy, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I absolutely loved this book! The characters are multi-dimensional and the story is gripping." - Margot, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Well written ! Loved it!" - Christine, Goodreads Reviewer
ASIN: 1736464094
VSKU: DBV.1736464094.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Lovett, Anne
Binding: Paperback
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