The Wedding Dress by Virginia Ellis  (24)
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When she turns 17 on December 7, 1941, Maddy has no inkling how her life is about to change. Surprisingly, she is allowed to accompany her enlisted brother Davey's wife Ruth to Miami until he ships out. They end up staying, and chapters told in the girls' alternating voices, sprinkled with local headlines, chronicle their emotional and financial struggles. The title refers to a photo taken of Ruth, Davey, Maddy, Maddy's new love, and several of Davey's friends, taken on the eve of the men's departure. Ruth sees changes in the photo, such as Maddy in tears or a soldier disappearing, which nobody else sees. This is how she finds out that Maddy was raped that last night, that she is pregnant, that Davey's best friend has been captured, and that Frankie, Maddy's attacker, is dead. Ellis' second novel is packed with period details, from the Lone Ranger on the radio to rationing and war bond sales; without these clues, it is a heartfelt saga that could have taken place during any war, as recently as today. Deborah Donovan
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Review
“A powerful, emotional story, whose reflection of families in war-time is relevant today.”
—Romantic Times
“An exciting World War II tale that vividly brings to life the home front. . . . Ellis provides fans of historical tales with a powerfully timely descriptive look at mostly 1942 America.”
—The Midwest Book Review
“A HEARTFELT SAGA . . . PACKED WITH PERIOD DETAILS.”
—Booklist
“Stunning . . . The poignant tale of two women, sisters of the heart, who share their lives while the men they love march off to war. . . . If you only purchase one hardcover book this summer, I recommend it be The Photograph.”
—Romance Fiction Forum
“Displaying a talent that makes The Photograph difficult to put down, Virginia Ellis threads together an interesting backdrop of historic World War II events that help make this book unforgettable.”
—www.ReaderToReader.com
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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When she turns 17 on December 7, 1941, Maddy has no inkling how her life is about to change. Surprisingly, she is allowed to accompany her enlisted brother Davey's wife Ruth to Miami until he ships out. They end up staying, and chapters told in the girls' alternating voices, sprinkled with local headlines, chronicle their emotional and financial struggles. The title refers to a photo taken of Ruth, Davey, Maddy, Maddy's new love, and several of Davey's friends, taken on the eve of the men's departure. Ruth sees changes in the photo, such as Maddy in tears or a soldier disappearing, which nobody else sees. This is how she finds out that Maddy was raped that last night, that she is pregnant, that Davey's best friend has been captured, and that Frankie, Maddy's attacker, is dead. Ellis' second novel is packed with period details, from the Lone Ranger on the radio to rationing and war bond sales; without these clues, it is a heartfelt saga that could have taken place during any war, as recently as today. Deborah Donovan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Review
“A powerful, emotional story, whose reflection of families in war-time is relevant today.”
—Romantic Times
“An exciting World War II tale that vividly brings to life the home front. . . . Ellis provides fans of historical tales with a powerfully timely descriptive look at mostly 1942 America.”
—The Midwest Book Review
“A HEARTFELT SAGA . . . PACKED WITH PERIOD DETAILS.”
—Booklist
“Stunning . . . The poignant tale of two women, sisters of the heart, who share their lives while the men they love march off to war. . . . If you only purchase one hardcover book this summer, I recommend it be The Photograph.”
—Romance Fiction Forum
“Displaying a talent that makes The Photograph difficult to put down, Virginia Ellis threads together an interesting backdrop of historic World War II events that help make this book unforgettable.”
—www.ReaderToReader.com
From the Trade Paperback edition.
See all Editorial Reviews
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