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The Victory Garden
by Rhys Bowen
It’s the last year of WWI and Emily Bryce is determined to do more than shelter at home, a large manor house with her parents. She joins the Women’s Land Army against the wishes of her parents and sets off for a great adventure. Along the way, she develops a relationship with a recovering Australian Royal Air Force flyer and finds herself pregnant. When her pilot is shot down, Emily must figure out how to make her own life for her and the baby.
On the whole, this was a totally serviceable historical fiction novel. It was easy to get into, easy to keep the pages turning and the characters were sympathetic, if a little one note. I generally liked the Land Army details and Emily’s growth. The setting was pastoral and cozy but felt a bit more WWII than WWI. The bow at the end is very neatly tied, which I think many readers will find satisfying.
On the whole, this was a totally serviceable historical fiction novel. It was easy to get into, easy to keep the pages turning and the characters were sympathetic, if a little one note. I generally liked the Land Army details and Emily’s growth. The setting was pastoral and cozy but felt a bit more WWII than WWI. The bow at the end is very neatly tied, which I think many readers will find satisfying.