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In the Blood of the Greeks, 3rd edition

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Zoe Lambros has lost nearly everyone she loved except her mother. When a new German commander comes to occupy her small village bringing his daughter Eva Mueller with him even that small thing changes as the Major opens fire on the assembled villagers. Zoe is left alone. One year passes and the village priest asks Zoe to begin working for Eva as her maid and tells her she will be helping the Greek Resistance if she does. Thus begins the "relationship" between Zoe and Eva. There are not many details given, but it goes from hatered Zoe's part to love without the details to support it.

I was so looking forward to reading this book as I've heard quite a bit about this author, but was unfortunately disappointed that this story really didn't start to go anywhere until about 80 pages in. Of course it doesn't help that it's set during WWII, one of my least favorite eras. I know that things were tough in German occupied territories, but c'mon how much tragedy can one girl suffer in such a short period? It doesn't seem realistic.

In the Blood of the Greeks is quite a good story. It's a love story set during World War 2 about two women who are totally opposite in temperament and on opposite sides. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the shy Eva and the more outgoing Zoe. It's a love story, a history lesson and a story about hope and courage. I believe there is a sequel to this story coming out soon and I plan on buying that one as well!