Walk to Paradise Garden [Kindle Edition]

John Campbell (Author)

Book Description

The world goes mad in 1914. And in the chaos, on the blood-soaked fields of the Ypres Salient, young humanitarian John Armitage meets a British nurse, Evelyne Grenville, a lady with admirable courage and a secret. Could they possibly make a difference, offering solace at the Western Front? Will Evelyne's secret life bring calamity on them both?

Their ensuing philanthropic life course encounters joy, forgiveness, horrific tragedy and a special-needs boy who shows the way to recovery.

It's a ninety-year journey for the Armitages. It's a Walk to Paradise Garden.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Compulsively readable." - HarperCollinsUK, authonomy.com

"I felt I was truly immersed in the history of real people--I'll admit, by the end I had to remind myself that they were, sadly, fictitious--and that the story was one of notable importance." - Casee Marie, LiteraryInklings.com

"A lifetime journey you'll long remember." - Sybil Bernstein Reviews

"Common threads woven through (a 90 year span) provide continuity and stability to the story while adding depth and interest." - Historical Novel Society

Product Details

• File Size: 539 KB
• Print Length: 287 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1470140675
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007BGZN30
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #569,659 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A memorable read . . . . February 25, 2012

By K. P. Vorenberg, author of TIERRA RED

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Be prepared to fall in love with this well-told tale. The settings are richly detailed throughout the extensive time period of the story, the characters succeed in making us a part of their triumphs and tragedies, and you will remember them long after the last page of this book has been turned.

This is a book to be read more than once and I say that after finishing my second read of it. I can hardly wait for the print edition . . . .

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A love story to be enjoyed February 23, 2012

By Geoff Woodland

Format:Kindle Edition

John Campbell's historical novel `Walk to Paradise Gardens' is a saga that starts during the early days of WW1, and the reader follows a family through all of their troubles.
The story captivated me from the first few pages as I read his descriptions of the medical areas behind the lines in WW1. The author brought the whole horror of this war to life. Later, his descriptions of London in the 1920's & 30's has your mouth watering as he describes the simple act of taking tea and cakes in an `acceptable' (for the wife of a political minister) café. Campbell has the ability to capture the period, regardless of the decade. The historic detail enhances the story without overwhelming the reader with facts. It was no surprise when I heard that this book had been picked as one of the eight Harper Collins editor's choice from the thousands of books listed on the Authonomy web site. A love story to be read and enjoyed at leisure.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Epic March 4, 2012

By J. kinkade

Format:Kindle Edition

Grand in its simplicity and majestic without feeling pretentious, Walk to Paradise Garden is historical fiction at its best. A colorful cast of characters drew me into the story right away, and the vivid settings and detailed writing stuck with me long after I finished the book. A page turner and thoroughly emotional read, WTPG is worth the time and money. Buy it--you won't be disappointed.

More About the Author

As a classically trained musician, John B Campbell developed an interest in history while touring Europe in his youth. An interest in creative writing came along with his mid-life crisis. Campbell's debut novel, Walk to Paradise Garden, earned an editor's desk review wherein Harper Collins described his book as, "compulsively readable."
The author lives north of Milwaukee, WI with his wife, Pamela, and their two dogs.
Special thanks go to the folks at Ocean Highway Books, RSCommunications, authonomy.com and photographer Brian Jacky.