To End All Wars [Paperback]

Gail McEwen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 14, 2010

In the spring of 1917, war fever swept across the United States like a prairie fire, catching young David Bellamy in its grip. '...To End All Wars' follows him on his quest for excitement and adventure to France. Away from the heat and reality of war, David soon discovers there is much to interest him by way of a French war widow, the thoughtful, serious, and complicated Sophie Montigny. As their friendship-and attraction for one another-grows, they find themselves at a crossroads, and when David accepts a transfer to the front, he must face the horrors of war head on. Author Gail McEwen masterfully depicts the blood and heart-pounding horrors of the trenches and yet she also manages to keep the heart pounding with the compelling love story of two people caught in its wake. This novel is a charming testament to the truth that the human spirit will survive, even in mankind's darkest hours.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Meryton Press (June 14, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1936009048
• ISBN-13: 978-1936009046
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,252,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling!, June 17, 2009

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This review is from: To End All Wars (Paperback)

It's the hardest thing in the world to write a good romance that is gritty and true as well as entertaining and touching. In my opinion, Gail McEwen certainly pulls this off with 'To End All Wars'. The story is good and solid, the characters well-rounded and engaging and the time and place not only form the perfect backdrop but add to the story in both a complementary and enriching way. War is horrible - World War 1 will particularly stand out as a meaningless waste - but the human spirit is indestructable. This novel is a charming testament to that. Wonderful!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book made me weep. Then weep for joy!, July 16, 2009

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A young, rich, handsome Texan, fresh out of college, is not quite ready to begin the life that has been mapped out for him or settle down with his hometown sweetheart, so he naively uses the excuse of WWI, to find glory & excitement. His father uses his money and connections to get him posted as "an assistant to an assitant" to the General-- and Lt David Baugham finds himself in France, setting up headquarters in a Paris hotel. Although not in the heat of battle, Baugham soon discovers there is much to interest him at this posting by way of a French war widow, the thoughtful, serious and complicated, Holly Tournier, who works as a hotel maid. As their friendship --and attraction for one another grows, they both find themselves at a crossroads. And when David accepts a transfer to the front to battle along side British troups, I found myself on the edge of my seat. For a romance novel, I must admit the battles were high intensity and well-written. War is not pretty -- and the battles in the trenches, quite graphic. Author Gail McEwen masterfully depicts the blood and heart-pounding horrors of war -- and yet, she also keeps the heart pounding with this compelling love story. (I stayed up until 2:30 a.m. to finish!) I wept. And then I wept for joy! And went to sleep with a happy heart. More Baugham & Holly, yes please! A must buy!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling story., May 24, 2009

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S. Harrison "Shklung" (Elk Grove, Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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Thank you Ms McEwen for this compelling story. Your portrayal of World War 1 was gripping and your characters were honest and real. A love story set during desperate times and situations that called for honest reactions. Written so well that I could not stop put it down.