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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love, Hope and Diplomacy Prevail During the Cold War,
By Serious Reader "Jo" (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Whither the Promised Land (Paperback)
Whither the Promised Land, artfully weaves the far-reaching themes of love and hope against the oppressive backdrop of the Cold War during the 1960s. This promising debut maintains considerable suspense through its emotional journey of hope and the search for happiness in difficult times.The story unfolds as, Octavia, a young, beautiful Sicilian girl meets and falls in love with an American diplomat, Jeff, in her native town of Palermo. However, they are soon parted by his duties. In search of a better life and with the hope of seeing her love again one day, she decides to emigrate on her own to the United States, the Promised Land. After many twists and turns, Octavia and Jeff find each other again, but not without many obstacles to overcome. The novel interweaves real events and people, adding an historic and political dimension to the story. Jeff's position as an American diplomat takes him to Moscow during the Francis Gary Powers incident. The ensuing political tension increases the prevailing human drama. The novel skillfully paints an epic love story against the backdrop of the Cold War at its height in the 60s. |
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Whither the Promised Land by Helga Ruge (Paperback - December 30, 2005)
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