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" Successful bussiness man, Nick Burnham is trapped in a marriage with a woman who is continually unfaithful. In order to keep his relationship with his son, Nick knows that he has no other option but to remain married to his wife regardless of her wandering eye.
On a voyage aboard the Normandie, Nick meets Liane De Villiers, wife of the French Ambassador to the U.S. Unhappy with his own marriage, Nick admires the relationship that Liane has with her husband and soon develops a connection with her in which he is able to share his experiences. The two become friends during the Normandie's journey but part ways after they arrive in France.
In spite of the fears from news about Hitler's actions in Europe, both Nick and Liane have plans with their families to remain in France for long periods of time. Within a year of their arrival, tensions in Europe continue to build until England officially declares war. The beginning of World War II leads to both Nick and Liane's secret departure on a fishing boat headed for the U.S.
During their time together on the boat, Nick a Liane are caught up in a passionate love affair. When the voyage is over, they once again part ways knowing that they cannot continue their relationship."
Jessica , Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Tone of book?
- very sensitive (sigh)
Time/era of story
- 1930's-1950's
Romance/Romance Problems
Yes
Kind of romance:
- playing footsy while inconveniently married
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
War/Revolt/Disaster on civilians
Yes
Conflict:
- War, WW II
Main Character
Gender
- Female
Profession/status:
- homemaker
Age:
- 20's-30's
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Female
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- homemaker
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an average amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 5 ()
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
Europe
Yes
European country:
- France
Water?
Yes
Water:
- warship
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- explicit references to deaths
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references
- descript of kissing
- touching of anatomy
Lot of foul language?
Yes
Unusual Style:
- No single main character?
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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