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Publication Date: 2005

During times of war, not all the victories and casualties occur on the battlefield. Award-winning, veteran novelist Robin Lee Hatcher transports us back to 1943, and into the lives of four women desperately holding on while their loved ones serve in WWII. � Margo King: A woman who attempts to control her life, and the lives of those she loves, with a rigid determination borne from personal pain. She's to learn that in order to fully receive God's grace, one must let go. � Dottie King: A night of passion leads to an unexpected result. In her darkest days, she discovers God's unconditional love and forgiveness. � Lucy Anderson: The founder of The Victory Club, she soon realizes how the enemy can advance when our guard is down. � Penelope Maxfield: Desperate for a new life, nothing can stand in her way. With precise attention given to characterization and details surrounding World War II, Robin Lee Hatcher succeeds in weaving together a beautiful story, which examines heroism and cowardice, and above all, God's unfailing love.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } During times of war, not all the victories and casualties occur on the battlefield. Award-winning, veteran novelist Robin Lee Hatcher transports us back to 1943, and into the lives of four women desperately holding on while their loved ones serve in WWII. � Margo King: A woman who attempts to control her life, and the lives of those she loves, with a rigid determination borne from personal pain. She's to learn that in order to fully receive God's grace, one must let go. � Dottie King: A night of passion leads to an unexpected result. In her darkest days, she discovers God's unconditional love and forgiveness. � Lucy Anderson: The founder of The Victory Club, she soon realizes how the enemy can advance when our guard is down. � Penelope Maxfield: Desperate for a new life, nothing can stand in her way. With precise attention given to characterization and details surrounding World War II, Robin Lee Hatcher succeeds in weaving together a beautiful story, which examines heroism and cowardice, and above all, God's unfailing love.

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I'm the author of 60+ novels and novellas. My home is in Idaho, where I spend my time writing stories of faith, courage, and love; pondering the things of God; and loving my family and friends. Please note that the list of my books on Amazon includes novels written for the general romance market from 1984 to 1999. My Christian fiction has been published from 1999 to present. I no longer recommend my older fiction. Purchase used books with caution. For more information, please visit my web site at http://robinleehatcher.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great wartime Christian book, June 4, 2005

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Margo,Dottie,Lucy and Penny all work together at an airfield during World War 2. As they work together they struggle to keep and find their faith. Some are worried about family and sweethearts serving, while others want to break free of the life that they have always known. And Victory Club will bring them togther to make that dream come truth.
This was the first book that I have read by Robin Lee Hatcher. I have to say that main reason that I bought it was wartime setting, but I really enjoyed this book and would more by Ms. Hatcher.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Victory Club, July 11, 2005

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The Victory Club
Robin Lee Hatcher

During times of war, not all the victories and casualties occur on the battlefield. Award-winning, veteran novelist Robin Lee Hatcher transports us back to 1943, and into the lives of four women desperately holding on while their loved ones serve in WWII.

� Margo King: A woman who attempts to control her life, and the lives of those she loves, with a rigid determination borne from personal pain. She's to learn that in order to fully receive God's grace, one must let go.
� Dottie King: A night of passion leads to an unexpected result. In her darkest days, she discovers God's unconditional love and forgiveness.
� Lucy Anderson: The founder of The Victory Club, she soon realizes how the enemy can advance when our guard is down.
� Penelope Maxfield: Desperate for a new life, nothing can stand in her way.

With precise attention given to characterization and details surrounding World War II, Robin Lee Hatcher succeeds in weaving together a beautiful story, which examines heroism and cowardice, and above all, God's unfailing love.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Travel back to a time of war and be enthralled, July 22, 2005

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The year is 1943 and World War 2 grips the world. With their loved ones away in far off countries fighting for freedom, four women decided to do something extra to help matters at home. So begins the Victory Club.

Lucy, Margo, Dottie, and Penelope come together to pray and seek ways to help those that are struggling during this time of war. But they too face struggles, ones they don't always openly share with each other.

Loneliness plagues Lucy as she waits on word from her husband, drawing her into a friendship that could destroy all she cherishes. Margo's hurt and bitterness from the past has built a shield of coldness and legalism around her, a shield that ultimately blocks God's unending mercy. Margo's daughter, Dottie, finds herself facing the consequences of temptation and sin. As Dottie finds God's forgiveness, her mother's shield of legalism blocks the love Dottie seeks as she awaits news from her boyfriend overseas. Bitterness consumes Penelope. When her younger sister sets off to war, Penelope selfishly desires to escape the mundane life before her.

Each woman deals with issues of fear and death as they eagerly await V-Mail from their loved ones on the battlefield. Months can go by without word from overseas, and sometimes when word does get through, it isn't what they would like to hear.

THE VICTORY CLUB tells the compelling story of these four women as they face issues of loneliness, temptation, sin, selfishness, and legalism. Through this heart-wrenching tale, we follow the women as they find mercy and trust in the one true God, and ultimately learn that God is in control.

The clever use of V-mail correspondence inserts, exchanged between those waiting at home and those in the throes of war, drew us into the emotions and struggles of each woman. Telegrams and snippets of newspaper reports also helped bring this story to life.

I read this book in two sittings, a very rare thing for me. Drawn into the era of 1943, with its high emotions and uncertainty, I found it difficult to put this book down once I started.

THE VICTORY CLUB is a story I won't soon forget.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Realistic
This type of book is fun to read but it feels like it never goes deeper than the surface. I guess when you have four characters it's hard to keep them straight. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Dawn Ewing

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Spiritual Message
The Victory Club is a story about four women during World War 2. Two of the women, Margo and Dottie, are mother and daughter, and Margo's son, Clark, is overseas fighting in the... Read more

Published on August 15, 2009 by C. Janes

5.0 out of 5 stars WWII from a different perspective
I listened to this book in the audio version. It was wonderful story set during WWII of the friendship of four women with loved ones serving overseas. Read more

Published on January 9, 2009 by V. Morris

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice story
"The Victory Club" was well written and a nice "clean" book.
It did get a little preachy at times and I don't like how the one character who wasn't a Christian had the... Read more

Published on February 15, 2007 by Fuzzy Lizard

5.0 out of 5 stars Found myself joining the club
I got a copy of Victory Club for some background and to help get a feel of the time frame for a piece I was doing on WWII returning servicemen - I soon found myself forgetting the... Read more

Published on July 31, 2006 by Terry Burns

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent WW II Historical Fiction

This book really opened my eyes to the heart ache of women who have loved ones fighting in a war. The 4 main characters are women who form a Victory Club. Read more

Published on July 9, 2006 by Mom Who Reads A Lot

4.0 out of 5 stars An appropriate book to read near Independence Day!
The lives of four women are featured in this WW II era book. Most everyone is involved with the war efforts in one way or another. Read more

Published on July 2, 2006 by Bonnie McKinzie

4.0 out of 5 stars The Victory Club by Robin Hatcher
Very pleasurable reading. Romance combined with the trials and tribulations of four women waiting for word of the safety of their husbands, sons, and boyfriends during a turbulant... Read more

Published on July 1, 2006 by pinky

5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling and honest...I loved it!
The Victory Club is a book that's hard to put down. As the story progresses, the reader is sucked into the heartache of each woman's life. Read more

Published on January 17, 2006 by Michelle Sutton

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome story...wonderfully written
I picked up this book to read because it was about WW2. Robin Lee Hatcher is now one of my favorite authors. Read more

Published on September 19, 2005 by Julie R. Schmitt

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Margo King, Richard Anderson, Lucy Anderson, North Africa, Gowen Field, Howard Baxter, Colonel Rhodes, Pastor Danson, Dottie King, Bart King, San Diego, Victory Garden, Penelope Maxfield, Corporal Clark King, Stuart Maxfield, Army Air Corps, Bannock Street Market, David Ballard, Miss King, New Year's Eve, Pearl Harbor, Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, East Boise Community Church, Flying Fortress, General Eisenhower

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