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Five Star, Apr 2003, 26.95, 296 pp.
ISBN: 0786243082
In 1945, the retreating German army destroys the bridges and ferries that enable passage across the Rhein. This virtually cuts off the Village from the Fatherland and leaves it wide open to the invading allied forces. Not long afterward, the American army enters the Village as an occupying force.
Villager Lisa Forster sees a tall Yankee soldier as he parades into her hometown. He notices her too and both share a smile of acknowledgment. Not long afterward, Andy Merrill and Lisa start seeing one another, soon fall in love, and want to marry. However, though she is a civilian, the brass considers her an adversary of the United States, as the American leadership does not condone fraternizing, let alone marrying, the enemy.
This is an entertaining WW II romance that provides a deep vivid picture of the impact of the American army on a nearly defeated Germany. The story line contains a delightful romance between two wonderful lead characters that the audience will adore. However, it is the historical perspective that makes this novel have cross genre appeal and is worthy of a sequel perhaps starring Andy's Thor-like buddy John “Red” Starbuck with a sidebar on how well Lisa and Andy are doing and if they gain. acceptance in the post war era.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Time/era of story
- 1930's-1950's
Forbidden/mismatched love?
Yes
How mismatched?
- loving someone from historic enemy
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- war bringing lovers together
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- infantry soldier
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- homemaker
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Germany
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
What % of story is romance related?
- 70%
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
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