Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Pages: 400
Rating: ★★
Synopsis
Lady Elizabeth Neville-Ashford wants to travel the world, pursue a career, and marry for love. But in 1914, the stifling restrictions of aristocratic British society and her mother’s rigid expectations forbid Lily from following her heart. When war breaks out, the spirited young woman seizes her chance for independence. Defying her parents, she moves to London and eventually becomes an ambulance driver in the newly formed Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps—an exciting and treacherous job that takes her close to the Western Front.
Assigned to a field hospital in France, Lily is reunited with Robert Fraser, her dear brother Edward’s best friend. The handsome Scottish surgeon has always encouraged Lily’s dreams. She doesn’t care that Robbie grew up in poverty—she yearns for their friendly affection to become something more. Lily is the most beautiful—and forbidden—woman Robbie has ever known. Fearful for her life, he’s determined to keep her safe, even if it means breaking her heart.
In a world divided by class, filled with uncertainty and death, can their hope for love survive. . . or will it become another casualty of this tragic war?
My Thoughts
So after I read The Accidental Empress, I was craving more historical fiction but nothing was jumping out at me. Somehow I stumbled upon this book and thought, WWI, Romance, Lords and Ladies...what could be so terrible?
Well, it was pretty bad. I usually like to read books I've heard of, or have some buzz behind them so when I saw this and hadn't had anything to go off of, I was a little nervous. I really liked the idea of the story, but it quickly got very cheesy. The story line is similar to Lady Sybil's in Downton Abbey...youngest daughter of an Earl runs off to join the war effort and falls in love with a middle class surgeon.
There's not much to say about this other than that. If you are looking for a quick (it took me less than 24 hours to read), easy, cheesy romance then I would definitely say that this is for you. I, however, will not be returning for the sequel. Nor will it have any lasting effect on me.
My Favorite Line
What kind of man had he been, to listen and sympathize and then walk away without a backward glance?
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