Whistling in the Dark (Avalon Historical Romances) [Hardcover]

Amanda Harte (Author)

Book Description

Series: Avalon Historical Romances | Publication Date: February 2004

No one's ever paid much attention to Emily Wentworth, but all that changes in the spring of 1918 when her twin brother is reported missing and presumed killed in what is supposed to be the war to end all wars. Emily's convinced that Theo is alive and travels to France to find him. Since no one would let her go if they knew of her mission, she capitalizes on her ability to drive and repair a Model T and signs on as an ambulance driver.

Emily is determined to reach Theo, even if it means allying herself with Grant Randall, a reporter who writes beautifully but appears oddly unaffected by the war. She enlists Grant's aid, promising to keep his breakdown-prone Model T running if he'll help her find her brother. For his part, though he's intrigued by the beautiful woman who's so skilled at what many would consider a man's work, Grant knows better than to let himself care too deeply about Emily's mission. After all, caring is the road to heartache. Though each have reservations, they embark on a journey fraught with danger. As they make their way across the war-torn countryside, Grant encourages Emily to keep her fears at bay by whistling in the dark. Emily realizes Grant has fears of his own, fears that threaten both his happiness and hers. Can Emily help him overcome his fears before its too late?

Editorial Reviews

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American Emily Wentworth thinks that volunteering as an ambulance driver will get her to the front lines in France where she can search for her missing twin brother, but instead her talents as a mechanic keep her stuck in Calais. Then popular war correspondent Grant Randall shows up needing someone to repair his Model T, and Emily offers to accompany him as driver and mechanic. Grant has a gift for getting others to reveal the details of their lives, but Emily quickly finds that the journalist prefers to keep his own past a secret. As they get closer to the front, Grant teaches Emily to whistle in the dark to help reduce her worries. Determined to return the favor, Emily shows Grant how to let go of the barriers that keep others from getting close to him. A second Wentworth sister finds romance in war-torn France as Harte continues her captivating World War I War Brides series with this pleasantly romantic story of two people who discover love is possible even in the darkest of times. John Charles
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Review

"...Employing a seldom used but nicely handled setting, this gentle, heartwarming romance features likeable characters and a nice sense of place and will appeal to readers who enjoy their historicals short, sweet, and series-linked." -- Library Journal, February 15, 2004

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Avalon (February 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803496362
• ISBN-13: 978-0803496361
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,699,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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